eBooks

Free downloads, ebooks and homeschool unit studies to help you on your homeschool journey from Sonlight.

Homeschool Unit Studies

Would you like a small taste of what a Sonlight education is like? Our unit studies are patterned after our curriculum—literature-based* with discussion questions, hands-on activities, an easy to use daily schedule, and more.

The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be celebrated from July 23 to August 8, 2021. Take advantage of the thrill of the Olympics to teach your children the geography and history of the host country—Japan. In this FREE Summer Olympics unit study, you and your children will work through an 9-day guide with reading passages (included), printable maps, and notebooking pages.

During the season of Advent we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ first coming as a baby in Bethlehem. Get this family unit study to make this year’s Advent a true family celebration.

Lent is a period of about 7 weeks culminating the day before Easter. This unit study on Lent combines scripture discussion, music, and hands-on activities to foster a deeper spiritual awareness and joy in the Resurrection.

Studying U.S. elections has never been easier! Use this free unit study to introduce your children to the presidential election process in a simple, thorough way.

Every four years, a different country gives us a peek into their unique and amazing culture. The Olympic Games are a great opportunity to incorporate Olympic themed activities, crafts and learning in the classroom, homeschool or at home with the entire family.

Ebooks & Downloads

This Summer Reading Kit includes a wide range of free resources. Pick and choose the activities that most interest your family!

When your history studies take you to the Holy Roman Empire, add this hands-on project to your homeschool lessons for an added bit of fun and open-ended creativity!

From our family to yours, download our free Advent materials and gather together to enjoy a time of preparation and remembrance for the coming Christmas season.

Find answers to six common questions: Can I homeschool? What is homeschooling? What does homeschooling look like? How will I homeschool high school? What does it cost to homeschool? And what do I do when my family disapproves?

This Benefits of Homeschooling eBook includes seven intriguing articles on why homeschooling might be right for you! Just a taste: When Sonlight's president first consider homeschooling, her initial response was, "You aren't going to tie me down like that!" Now she shares with you some of the biggest benefits that she found homeschooling offered her family.

This Pros and Cons of Homeschooling eBook includes an overview of the three types of schooling (Public, Private or Home school), plus a guide to help you choose with confidence! You will get a thorough look at the broad educational options available to you.

Get Sonlight's A Beginner's Blueprint to Language Arts and teach with confidence!

This free eBook talks through what a transcript is, how to prepare one, and what credit you might offer for your children’s high school studies.

Many people believe that by putting your visions for anything in writing can help it become a reality. Having your goals, a mission statement and special homeschool memories in one easy to access place will serve as a reminder of why you homeschool and also help you track progress. Take a few moments to recharge, refocus and refuel your homeschool with this FREE downloadable scrapbook.

Ever feel overwhelmed and wonder if homeschooling is worth it? Want reassurance that it's the right thing to do for your family? This compilation of inspiring and encouraging stories written by everyday moms, as well as some of the biggest names in the homeschooling community, is a must-read for parents who want to give their children the best education ever.

Homeschool Travel Guides

One ticket. Five parks. Seven days. An unforgettable trip.

Virginia is home to some of the greatest historical landmarks of colonial America. The Historic Triangle provides a peek into America's journey from English settlement to the independence of a new nation. When you are ready to visit, make the most of your time with these practical, tried-and-true tips.

Enjoy a day or a long weekend exploring Monticello and the surrounding area.

Visiting this estate can be a wonderful addition as you study American History. Download this full-color free digital travel guide today to help you navigate Monticello and all the additional historical locations surrounding Monticello.

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