The Most Important Decision You'll Make As A Parent
The V Family
Ontario, Canada
Your children's spiritual, social, intellectual and physical well-being is the most important concern you have as a parent. How do you plan to help your sons and daughters reach their full potential?
Sonlight believes that YOU are best-suited to guide your children to adulthood. No one loves them like you. As a Sonlight homeschool family, you'll grow close, talking and wondering, laughing and learning together. As you accompany them on their journey, we'll give you the tools to prepare your precious gifts for their future.
Several key considerations
As you weigh your educational options, along with factors such as prep time, ease of use, cost, etc., (a decision not best made in a hurried manner or high-pressure sales environment), consider these guidelines:
- What type of program would best fit our children's learning styles?
- How do our core beliefs align with the philosophy and values of the potential curriculum provider?
- Do we believe the curriculum in question will help us shape our kids into the adults we envision?
Give them a lifelong love of learning
For 25 years, Sonlight has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy learning together. See how they graded the experience at sonlight.com/testimonials.
You too can give your children a lifelong love of learning. If they love learning, they'll succeed wherever God calls or life leads. And one day looking back, like so many other Sonlighters you'll say, "It was worth it!"
What Are Your Hopes And Dreams For Your Children?
The K Family
Thailand
Sonlight shares your goals
As parents, you welcomed your children into the world, have their best interests in mind and are excited about their future. What kind of person do you envision your son or daughter will become?
Our Christ-centered curriculum makes it a priority to help your children realize their worth, find their place and fulfill their purpose. They'll have the opportunity to become great listeners and deep thinkers. They'll possess a broad understanding of and compassion for the world, and an ability to impact it for God's glory.
Whatever your goals for your family, we'll show you how to ignite the joy of discovery and build a foundation of close relationships from which young lives can successfully launch.
If you want your children to grow strong and live life to the fullest, give them some Sonlight. We'll help you bring your dreams - and theirs - to fruition. They'll love learning and you'll love teaching them. Guaranteed.
Visit sonlight.com/guarantee to learn more.
Our Educational Philosophy? In A Word: Story
The L Family
Bountiful, UT
When it comes to literature-rich curriculum, Sonlight wrote the book
We're the original literature-based homeschool curriculum. Reading is the foundation for comprehension and critical thinking in every arena, from history and language arts to math and science. Because humans are wired for story, we believe the most effective way to learn is by reading stories.
Why use great literature – the best books ever written – as the foundation for learning? A single book can distill the wisdom of an entire lifetime in a few pages ... offer insights and perspectives unlike our own ... and open doors to delight and discovery, where curious minds are inspired to roam and grow.
The result of a literature-rich education? Individuals who are highly inquisitive and invested in learning for life.
"Read me another story, Mom, please?"
With Sonlight, you'll read to your children early on and often. And soon enough, they'll read to you. School days will find your family snuggled together on the couch or wherever a teachable moment takes you.
The whole family (Mom and Dad included) will be captivated by the books we put in your hands. We call them Sonlight All-Stars, and they have to pass a seven-point test to make our curriculum starting lineup.
As your students connect with inspiring characters and cultures through spellbinding stories, imaginations will soar and lively discussions occur. As you experience these stories together, you'll form shared values, strengthen bonds and develop lasting memories that create your own family story.
Visit sonlight.com/discover to learn more.
Raise Children Who Seek A Higher Calling
The H Family
Jourdanton, TX
We prepare the way to pass on your values
How will your children discover that God loves them deeply and has a wonderful plan for their lives?
We believe that parents who talk with their children frequently about important issues gain influence and earn trust. The Bible, personal faith, spiritual matters and world religions weave seamlessly throughout our curriculum to help your children understand God's kingdom and the essential role they have the privilege to play as the eternal story unfolds.
Our time-saving Instructor's Guide with preplanned lessons is the best teacher's helper you'll ever have. Detailed notes and discussion questions pave the way to communicate easily and openly, so your wisdom and worldview are transferred naturally over time. We've done the work for you, so you can concentrate on what matters most and enjoy your time together.
Visit sonlight.com/goals to learn more.
Give Your Students An Academic Advantage
The S Family
Zachary, LA
Sonlight brings the library to your home
It's true: Sonlight is academically rigorous. For about the cost of a cup of coffee per day, your kids will receive a premium education that includes a lot of great books.
Why so many wonderful books? Research indicates that children from families rich in books are nearly 20 percentage points more likely to complete college than those who don't grow up with a home library. A large home library lets kids read favorites again and again, fostering a love of reading and learning.
Our graduates have an A+ future
We've been creating curriculum that delivers exceptional results for a quarter century. Our all-subjects All-Subjects Packages include everything you need to teach for a year. Combined with parental involvement, we believe that a Sonlight education surpasses all other options.
Sonlight college scholarship applicants regularly outpace their peers. In a recent review, our applicants' average SAT score was 461 points above the national average. We've awarded more than $1 million in college scholarships to date!
At the conclusion of our preschool-to-college-prep program, your students will possess a top-tier education. Sonlight graduates – now authors, doctors, elected officials, engineers, entrepreneurs, elected officials, lawyers, homeschool parents, missionaries and more – are pursuing their dreams and making their mark around the world every day.
Visit sonlight.com/scholarships to learn more.
We're With You Every Step Of The Journey
We understand that the choice to homeschool is among the most important decisions you'll ever make. Sonlight Homeschool Advisors are available year-round, at no charge, to walk you through your ongoing learning adventure. Chat, email or phone us whenever you need assistance or encouragement.
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Homeschool Advisor: advisor@sonlight.com
Customer Service: main@sonlight.com
Phone
1-800-903-1675
303-730-6292
M-F, 7 A.M.-5 P.M. (MT)
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How Does Sonlight Compare To Others?
As you prayerfully consider what's best for your family, use this checklist to see how Sonlight compares with other curriculum options:
| Package content | Sonlight | Option B | Option C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will my children develop critical thinking skills by discussing various points of view on controversial issues? |  | ||
| Are the books thoroughly reviewed and do they pass a 7 point test? | | ||
| Do you have the option of buying Complete All-Subjects Packages or customizing your own curriculum? | | ||
| How many items do I get in my package? | | ||
| Prep time | |||
| Are the weekly activities laid out in a clear schedule? | | ||
| Do the teacher guides include study guides for each book? | | ||
| Are the teacher guides flexible and easily adaptable to your situation and lifestyle? | | ||
| Do the hands-on activities require minimal parent prep work? | | ||
| Are there extensive teaching notes and questions to ask in the teacher guides that will help me teach my children at all levels? | | ||
| Will I get everything I need without wasting time tracking down additional books and resources? | | ||
| Is all the planning and research done for me so I can simply and easily teach? | | ||
| Practical considerations | |||
| Will this curriculum challenge my children? | | ||
| Can I return my curriculum package if I use it for a few months and decide it's not a good fit for my family? | | ||
| Can I teach multiple children with one program? | | ||
| Can I reuse curriculum with younger siblings? | | ||
| Is there a payment plan option (with no fees or interest)? | | ||
| Do I have access to free one-on-one help whenever I have questions? | |
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