"Sonlight's creation-based science program has been great for our family," writes Sara R of Adel, IA. "I love how much the girls enjoy working together on their science experiments. Here, they're using the weather vane they made to test and record the direction of the wind." Two-year-old Karli loves learning alongside her big sister Samantha (5). They're studying Core A and Science A in their second year of Sonlight.

"Military life is about transitions and that is not always easy. But with Sonlight I've been able to give my kids something constant," writes Shannon H. "I've been able to give them something they can carry with them no matter where they go: great books and a love for learning about new places, cultures, and people. Sonlight started as a solution for our two eldest children as we prepared for an oversees military assignment. Now after 12 years, three more duty assignments, and two additions to our family it has become a way of life for us." This year, Shannon is using Core 200 with Whit (16), Core F with Brycyn (13), Core D with Mattea (9) and Core A with Aynsley (5). Here, they enjoy a fun field trip to the zoo.

— Shannon H • Live Oak, TX —

Aug. 2012

In the busyness of being a pastor's family, the challenge of schooling five children has been wonderfully simplified by Sonlight's well-organized Instructor's Guides and the gripping literature. After 10 years of homeschooling trial-and-error, our family has found a home. Having tried so many other options, I recognize the incredible quality and value of the Sonlight curriculum. I love the camaraderie the children have, and the atmosphere in our home has become quite peaceful. A flame has been kindled for learning that we haven't experienced before. I wish we had discovered Sonlight sooner! Here, Luke (14) and Mark (7) share a shady spot and a story. Now in their second Sonlight year, the H family studies Cores B, E, G and 300.