Because of the literature-rich nature of Sonlight, my children seem to be more imaginative and like to really live in the moment we're in, such as this one at the train station. Good books have opened our eyes as a family to the fact that every moment of life is part of a special story. We're now at a point with Sonlight books that the older two children anxiously await the responses of the younger ones as they listen to a book for the first time. In the family's fourth year of Sonlight study, Eilean (14) and Garrison (10) are sharing Core W, while Linus (6) and Loucette (4) together take on Core A. Cora (11 mos.) is waiting in the wings.

Sonlight has instilled a love of learning and curiosity about God's world in our daughters. When Afton was in public school, she hated to read (and, that's an understatement!). It must have been the content because ever since schooling with Sonlight, she has a tremendous love for reading and a deep love for history. Through rich literature, our daughters are able to learn about historically significant events, people, and places in a fun and engaging way. Who am I kidding? I'm learning right alongside them! Here, Afton (14) and Anja (11) read their Core G books with Grandma and Grandpa … who love Sonlight books too!

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!