"Learning through literature enables my kids to feel like they know the characters and to gain a deeper understanding of the past and the world around them. We considered going back to a textbook approach for high school, but after one tedious chapter in a history book, we were reminded what a difference Sonlight makes. My younger kids could answer the test questions better than my high schooler who read the textbook because they'd been reading about the same period in The Story of the World. Making history come alive is a much better way to learn!" In their family's ninth year of Sonlight, Anna (11, Level 100) and Ellie (8, Level D) are eager to open their Box Day treasure.– Bethany N of Yorktown, TX

"Sonlight's Apologia science courses are top notch and challenging," writes Jennifer C of Englewood, OH, "but with all the background of science we've had over our earlier Sonlight years, Joshua (16) and Elizabeth (now graduated, at 18) succeeded very well in these courses.They studied Sonlight's Biology, Chemistry and Advanced Biology, as true partners. It was very helpful for them to learn to cooperate, guide and teach each other, and even have a little 'healthy competition' for their tests. Sonlight's planning guides are always very helpful for scheduling, the science supply boxes essential, and the microscope we bought from Sonlight many years ago is a strong piece of equipment and has served faithfully." Here, Dad found Joshua and Elizabeth completing a microscope experiment for Advanced Biology. The C's have homeschooled all four of their children for 17 years while serving as missionaries in Uganda. They have used Sonlight exclusively. 

Every year, I think 'this is my favorite History / Bible / Literature,' and every following year, the new one blows me away all over again," writes Allison H of Bridgeport, WV. "I have yet to part with any of our Sonlight books, and we've all enjoyed rereading many of the earlier Readers and Read-Alouds. Sonlight has given my children a broad view of the world and a deep connection with each other." Pictured, Seth (13), Ruthie (9), and Hadley (11) enjoy a history lesson while getting ready for the day. The H family has been Sonlighting for seven years.