In her ninth year of Sonlight, Robin P of Cibolo, TX writes: "Our family has amassed a wonderful collection of quality books with Sonlight and we enjoy an excellent family library.  Autumn (13) and Bailey (11) love to read and always take a book with them everywhere we go. We are never in short supply with shelves full of good books. Although reading may seem like a solitary activity, we have found that it actually builds family bonds. The Read-Alouds provide wonderful family moments and the girls are also drawn together over a good book." Here, the sisters grabbed two favorites from their Sonlight H studies and found a cozy spot while they waited for an event to begin.

"Story of our Sonlight life: always wanting more," writes Kevin S of Chesapeake, VA.  "By the end of the first week [of P4/5], we were ahead of schedule. I finally had to tell Kayleigh 'no more.' We did Core F for more than two years. You'd think that we'd be tired of it, but we were sad to see it end. The books were so good I'm surprised we were able to stretch it out, with all of the sneaky reading ahead that goes on around here!" Here, Mackenzie (11, Core F), who's been studying with Sonlight for eight years, is caught on camera, peeking at the next day's lesson. Enthusiastic sister Kayleigh (4) is a new Sonlight student.

We love Sonlight because it teaches our children to think critically about what they are learning. It challenges them to carefully consider the worldview that the media and many of their friends hold. They are learning that the biblical worldview is supported by science (among other subjects) and they are learning how to defend their faith. Sonlight also breaks us free from the 'school at home' mindset by allowing a more relaxed learning environment and encouraging discussion rather than completing lots of worksheets. Thanks Sonlight! Here, twelve-year-old Mackenzie reads from Science G in her third year of Sonlight.