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.

"Every year I get more attached to Sonlight and the freedom it gives me to adapt one Core to multiple children. I've been able to keep both boys in the same Core and adapt the Readers, Math, and Handwriting to their specific levels. Science is their FAVORITE! They really get into it with 'lab coats' and 'safety glasses.' It's a weight off my shoulders to know the lesson plans are already made and all I need is about an hour Sunday night to preview what's ahead." Corban (9), Jadon (7) and Jeuel (2) have been experimenting with Sonlight for three years. Here they're using the Science B kit to learn about magnets. – Christi N, Mishawaka, IN

If it weren't for the Sonlight Science Box, experiments might NEVER happen at our house. I confess this is NOT my forte, but between watching Justin on the DVD and the kids clamoring, 'Please, may we try it?!' we actually do manage to squeeze in some hands-on activities in this Type A mom's kitchen! I have to admit it's still not my favorite part of homeschooling, but knowing that my children are learning more about God's world is worth the mess and the effort. Here, little sister Kenna (3) looks on while Arden (6) and Charis (9) create a thermometer during a Science C experiment. The five children of the J family just finished Core C in their fourth year of Sonlight.