Our desire was for a program that would develop thinking and research skills in our boys. Since both were already avid readers, the Sonlight curriculum was a natural fit. It's great to see Samuel and Atticus really think about what they're learning, and then take that to the next level by further researching stories and subjects they've read about. Here, they're enjoying a beautiful day reading Moccasin Trail with their dog, Molly. They both love reading to our two cats, as well! Atticus (11) and Samuel (13) are together tackling Core D+E in their initial Sonlight year.

I chose Core D+E for my son's fifth grade education because I wanted him to get a firm foundation of American history before learning about the rest of the world. I was hesitant to start homeschooling again after a failed attempt, so I asked my sister who has homeschooled for 20 years what to do, and she told me about Sonlight. She knew that Caleb is a very strong reader and felt it would appeal to him because of the Readers and the way it incorporates history so strongly into the curriculum. He has found it challenging, exciting and enjoyable! Caleb (10) here reads poetry to baby sister Charity

The Sonlight Core programs have made homeschooling multiple grades manageable and affordable. The Instructor's Guides are AMAZING! They have given me the tools and confidence to educate my children and time to enjoy my family. We are a military family, so multiple moves have meant multiple schools. Finding Sonlight has been a major blessing. Our children love having time together to learn. The enthusiasm they have for homeschooling and the bond we're growing as a family are beyond our dreams! Here, even Emmy the dog is captivated by a chapter from Om-kas-toe. In their first year of homeschooling, Maxwell (11), Lily (9) and Maggie (5) are studying Core D+E, Grade 3 Readers with Language Arts, and Grade K Readers with Language Arts.

— Laura W • Columbia, SC —

Aug. 2012