As someone with little background in educating others, I'm delighted with the clearly outlined instructions, ideas and schedule. Sonlight makes it possible to approach the lessons with anticipation, knowing that most of the work has already been prepared for me. As missionaries, Sonlight has been a wonderful experience for us as a family. Not only is it affordable and recyclable for our other daughter, but its Bible-based teachings have opened up many spiritual conversations. It's delightful to see the transferable concepts our daughters are learning and applying to different situations. They're very curious and enjoy the hands-on activities that offer a tangible experience. Here Lin (6, Core B) and Senoka (2½, P4/5 Multi-Subject) browse the coming term's books.

I love the fact that I can open my Instructor's Guide after making my morning coffee, read the schedule and start school! Everything is laid out for me and as a busy mom of three, this saves my sanity and makes me excited to homeschool for the long haul. Luke loves Sonlight Science. Every week he asks when 'experiment day' will be. I wish you could have seen their expressions after the volcano erupted and the 'lava' was all over their faces. (I think I may have added too much dish soap!) Luke (6, Core B) and Grace (4) are pictured prior to the big eruption.

In her fourth year of Sonlight, Abigail E of College Station, TX writes: "I love Sonlight because it does the planning for me! I don't have a teaching background and I was nervous about trying to pull together the right curriculum for my kids. Sonlight's Instructor's Guides with everything laid out day-by-day have been a lifesaver, and the notes they include have helped me become a better teacher. My kids get the benefit of a teacher who is confident and not always stressed out about lesson planning!" Abigail's three children love the freedom Sonlight gives to take their classroom anywhere they want to go. Here, Micah (8), Lizzie (6) and Jane (4) share their Sonlight books outside.