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ONLINE INSTRUCTOR’S GUIDES NOW AVAILABLE!See details.
A loving, determined parent with a great curriculum can impact a child like no one else.
At Sonlight, we believe you are your child's best teacher.
We provide families just like yours with the tools to raise children who love to learn, love God, and have the academic preparation for their future.
We invite you to join us for this year's Sonlight Connections Homeschool Summit—designed to help you make the transition to homeschooling and to enrich and encourage your current homeschool.
You'll walk away empowered and encouraged; armed with the tools to homeschool well.
Date: June 1-2, 2023 Time: 8 am - 3 pm MT, Daily Location: Online—SIGN UP HERE! Cost: FREE
Join us for more than 15 exciting sessions and come prepared with your homeschool questions!
Learn about real-world homeschooling experiences
Learn strategies for dealing with common homeschool problems— including how to teach different learning styles, eliminating distractions, and keeping your kids on track!
Get first-hand advice for customizing and organizing your Sonlight materials
Discover what it’s really like to homeschool
Find the support you need to start your homeschooling journey
Get encouragement from veteran homeschoolers
Learn to tackle common homeschool fears head-on
Discover what it really means to adopt a lifestyle of learning
Receive practical homeschooling advice
And so much more!
During every session, you’ll have an opportunity to engage with these speakers and chat with Sonlight Homeschool Mentors to get all of your homeschool questions answered. Can’t make the scheduled event? Don’t worry, all sessions will be available on-demand at the end of the event for 30 days.
Watch anywhere from your computer or mobile device!
DAY 1 SESSIONS
Thursday, June 1, 2023
All workshop and sessions times are Mountain Time (MT). Attend each session for live Q&A and have your questions answered in real-time.
Sonlight Lingo & Picking Your Program(s)
Confused by terms like HBL, ASP, IG, or letters instead of grades? Are you wondering why Sonlight offers more programs than there are school years? Christie and Sunny will explain it all in this session. You’ll walk away understanding the lingo and the levels as well as confidently choosing what’s right for your family from all that Sonlight offers.
Whether you're very familiar with literature-based learning or you’ve never heard the term, we’ll break down what it is, how to teach your children using great literature, and how to accurately assess what they know. As the original literature-based homeschool curriculum, we’ll also explain how to homeschool the Sonlight way and why it’s so effective and engaging.
Speakers: Sheila DelCharco, Johna Lawrence, Sunny Raybern Time: 9am
If you’ve ever wondered how Sonlight actually works or what a day in the life of a Sonlight family looks like, you won’t want to miss this session. Join the Lewis Family for a peek into their homeschool day. Sonlight Mentors Amber and Ann will also give you a detailed look at two different Sonlight Instructor’s Guides (IG) and how to use them along with ideas for customizing to suit your family’s needs.
Speakers: Amber Severance, Christie Cook, The Lewis Family Sonlighters Time: 10am
There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding homeschooling. If you’ve wondered about them yourself or had others ask you if those things are really true, we’ll tell you how homeschooling really stacks up socialization, parent qualifications, academic performance, opportunities, and more.
One child or many and no matter their learning style or abilities, you can homeschool. In this session, you’ll learn how to provide a completely customized education that is best suited to the child or children you have. You are your child’s best teacher!
Speakers: Ann Kuebler, Jen Price, Sunny Raybern Time: 1pm
Longtime homeschooler or brand new, it’s always great to start your school year on the right foot. In this session, we’ll give you tips concerning record-keeping, expectations, organization, and homeschool preparation. You can confidently kick off your year, and we’ll show you how.
Speakers: Jen Price, Sheila DelCharco, Sunny Raybern Time: 2pm
All workshop and sessions times are Mountain Time (MT). Attend each session for live Q&A and have your questions answered in real-time.
You’re Not Behind (and Alleviating Other Homeschool Fears)
If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, or feel like you’re going to ruin your kids, listen in as Ann and Sunny tackle common homeschool fears head-on. Be encouraged and don’t let doubts ruin your homeschool experience.
You might be familiar with homeschooling’s benefits, but it’s not uncommon to get caught up in the day-to-day and lose sight of what a blessing homeschooling really is. In this session led by veteran homeschool moms, we remind you about all the irreplaceable moments you’ll experience educating your children at home.
Speakers: Lisa Fountain, Amber Severance, Sunny Raybern Time: 9am
Creating transcripts is often one of the most intimidating things about homeschooling in high school, but it doesn’t have to be. Listen in as Sonlight’s mentors, with several graduates between them, explain how easy it really is to design your own transcripts and diplomas for your homeschooled students.
Speakers: Lisa Fountain, Johna Lawrence, Sunny Raybern Time: 10am
Raising independent children is an important goal for many parents, and encouraging independence often makes homeschooling easier. Not sure how to determine what your child is capable of and when? We’ll help you figure it out with age-appropriate suggestions that will move them toward a confident and self-reliant future.
Speakers: Ann Kuebler, Christie Cook, Sunny Raybern Time: 12pm
When you want what’s best for your children, it can be frustrating when things don’t turn out exactly like you thought they would. In this session, you’ll learn how to put faith in God and not your homeschool identity. Sonlight mentors and veteran homeschoolers give you a peek into their journeys and what they’ve learned along the way.
Speakers: Lisa Fountain, Sheila DelCharco, & Sunny Raybern Time: 1pm
Missed a session or want more time to ask your own questions? Join us for this LIVE event where we’ll recap all the 2023 Sonlight Connections Summit sessions - plus you can ask us whatever you’d like. We’d love to help you have the best homeschool experience possible!
Speakers: Amber Severance, Johna Lawrence, Jen Price, Sunny Raybern Time: 2pm
Visit our bonus content area and tune in for video content from Carl Azuz, Demme Learning, RightStart Math, Sarita Holzmann, Homeschooling Helps & Hacks sessions, and more! These sessions are included FREE with your registration and are available on-demand during the event.
We invite you to join us as these homeschool veterans—real homeschooling moms, and Sonlight homeschool mentors—discuss everything from beginning to homeschool, to graduation and everything in between.
Sunny Raybern
Christie Cook
Ann Kuebler
Sheila DelCharco
Lisa Fountain
Amber Severance
Johna Lawrence
Jen Price
Every family’s homeschooling journey is unique. This online event is designed to enrich and encourage your homeschool or help you make the transition to homeschool. Whether you're just thinking about homeschooling, have just started, or are a seasoned homeschool veteran, this is THE EVENT for you!
You’ll discover how a well-planned, literature-based curriculum makes it so easy to homeschool, and you can trust that you are giving your kids all the academics they need. And best of all, you can savor these fleeting years of their childhood with more quality time as a family!
You’ll walk away from the Sonlight Connections Homeschool Summit rejuvenated. You’ll learn what it’s really like to homeschool from real homeschooling families, get personalized advice, plus we can help you choose the right curriculum.
All registrants will be entered to win a prize during every session of the online event and be entered to win an All-Subjects Package too! We're giving away Homeschool Planners, Unit Studies, Hands-on History Kits, Sonlight Merch, and more!
BONUS: Every registrant will also receive a $40 off coupon, good towards your next sonlight.com purchase.*
*The $40 coupon is good on your curriculum purchase of $250 or more, through August 31, 2023. Limit one coupon per household. Discount cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid one-time use. Not valid on previously processed orders or orders currently in process.
#SONLIGHTSTORIES
Sonlight is the best decision I've made; it's what I envisioned homeschool to be, but
even better." -Ashton B of Granbury, TX.
Sonlight has been a Godsend to our family. I now approach homeschooling with confidence that I am giving them everything they need to succeed. Sonlight, you've totally made my homeschool journey possible." -Emily M. of Noblesville, IN
My kids aren't just getting an education with Sonlight. They are learning how to learn and they are being equipped for every good work; that is something you can't put a price tag on." -Corina H of Blaine, WA
Homeschooling with Sonlight has been one of the best decisions we have EVER
made. Words could never express how grateful we are for Sonlight and all it has taught our
family ... not only the lessons from books, but also the lessons in LIFE." -Christie W of
Colbert, WA.
I planned to homeschool for one year, but God had a better plan. We fell in love with learning together. We traded the rat race of public school for snuggling on the couch and for adventuring with books in tow. Sonlight has given us the tools we need to be successful, and we thank God every day for our lifestyle. I have zero doubts about our choice to homeschool even when the world offers its opinion. Thank you, Sonlight."
-The G. Family, Sonlighters from Fayetteville, GA
I never thought I'd homeschool because I enjoy working, but Sonlight's Instructor's Guides make it easy to do both. I don't have to plan anything! I open and start teaching, which saves both time and energy. I can order all my materials in one place, assured that my kids are getting a full, rich education despite our busy schedule.” -R. Family Sonlighters, Castle Rock, CO
Sonlight is the best decision I've made; it's what I envisioned homeschool to be, but
even better." -Ashton B of Granbury, TX.