"Our family has always loved to read, but the quality and depth of our reading material has been greatly enhanced in our first year with Sonlight," writes Kortney V of Des Moines, IA. "I took this photo from our dining room table; our two youngest Sonlighters snuck away to find their own books to read while I worked with our older students." Pictured, Barrett (4) and Mabel (1) read to themselves while their siblings work.

It truly was a miracle when I took my son with Asperger syndrome out of public school and began homeschooling [with Sonlight. The books are captivating. The Instructors Guides are so easy to use and helpful. Everything you need is right there, ready to go. The Sonlight experience is a warm bonding time with parents and siblings. I still remember the feeling of being rescued and being placed in a wonderland. Brindle (8, Core C) and Valaree (P3/4 Multi-Subject) ham it up for sister Maleea (14, Core 100), who snapped the photo.

We all love Sonlight for so many reasons, but one of the main reasons is that our kids have time to be KIDS! I'm so thankful that with the carefully laid-out schedule and quality Christ-based education, we can get a solid education and still have time for unstructured, creative play. Not only do they have time for academics, but they also have time to explore God's creation firsthand, not just in a book between overscheduled activities. Here, Steven (7, Core B) and Megan (4, Core A) do just that!