Explorations in Science

The Sonlight Cores were igniting a love for learning in my girls, so we decided to give Sonlight Science a try. When my older girls were smaller, we often overlooked science. But since [starting Sonlight Science], science is a subject that gets done. As soon as any of the children are reading comfortably, I find them independently poring over their engaging science books. The supply kits and the Discover and Do DVD (a favorite even of our 4-year-old) allow us regular lab work with little effort to get everything together. And my high schoolers have everything they need – from weekly schedules to chemicals to microscopes! Here, Marco (4), Danielle (7), Miguel (9), Camilla (13) and Beatrice (15) study Science in the family's tenth year of Sonlight.

Sonlight doesn't shy away from challenging curriculum. The most exciting part of the school week is the Science experiment. Joshua often watches the entire Discover & Do DVD, just for fun. Because his daddy is an electrical engineer, they both especially enjoyed working together on circuits for the Core C year. Dad was amazed with the advanced concepts being taught. When he heard the buzzer beep, the expression on our son's face was priceless—as if he had conquered the world! Here, Joshua (8) completes a circuit. The G family, including siblings Marissa (11), Maggie (5) and Eli (3), has been studying with Sonlight for seven years.

Sonlight science kits are the ONLY way I can accomplish experiments without endless anxiety over whether I have the supplies needed each day. They are a complete lifesaver, perhaps better described as a complete 'science saver.' My kids love it and I get to start the day with the confidence that nothing is going to postpone another experiment. Here, Joshua (12) uses his swimming goggles rather creatively for the first science experiment of the year. He and Joy (10) are studying Core G and Science H in their fifth year of Sonlight.