Family . Homeschooling
8 Reasons to Add Reading Aloud to Your Homeschool Routine
On July 26, 2026 by Anna De LayOver the course of 17 years of homeschooling, I have read hundreds of books aloud to my children. Thanks to Sonlight curriculum, Reading aloud nurtures the family bond. Reading aloud encourages the reluctant reader. Encourages conversation Promotes empathy toward others Builds confidence to solve problems Provides a knowledge base of other countries and cultures Peaks
Family . Homeschooling
8 Ways to Get Involved in Your Homeschool Community
On June 11, 2026 by Anna De LayAs a long time home educator, I know that a good support base is pivotal to homeschool success. Being a part of a community that supports one another can lighten the load exponentially. If you’re not sure where to start, here are eight ways to get involved in your homeschool community. 1. Join a weekly
Christian life . Homeschooling
Five Ways Community Affects Homeschooling
On May 20, 2026 by Anna De LayAs homeschoolers, it is very easy to allow connection with others to fall by the wayside. We are independent, self-reliant people. But humans were designed for connection with God and with each other. Keep reading for five reasons to stay connected to community. 1. Community keeps us from isolation. “Encourage the disheartened, help the weak,
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Top 10 reasons I ❤ Sonlight Curriculum
On February 7, 2021 by Anna De LayNear the back of a Sonlight catalog, there is an article called Reasons NOT to buy Sonlight. Those reasons include things like, “You want a Bible verse on every page,” “You don’t want your child learning about difficult things,” “You want to teach with worksheets.” These pages in the catalog cleverly sum up the opposites
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Why Our Family Chose Homeschooling
On January 31, 2021 by Anna De LayThirteen years ago, when I first started out homeschooling, I honestly didn’t think it would last. My husband had known some homeschoolers in Montana who had great homeschool experiences and challenged me to try it out for a while — to which, I reluctantly agreed. So, in 2007 when our oldest daughter was between three