Switch to Homeschooling with Sonlight for a Great School Year in 2021

 

“My twin 8-year-old sons and 6-year-old daughter loved their public school experience, and as a mama I was very happy with how things were going and never expected to be a homeschooler. But seven weeks in, we have fallen in love with the whole experience. Reading timeless books to my kids is by far my favorite part. It never fails, but by the end of a book my kids all look at the end and the back to see if there’s a sequel we can grab. Homeschool doesn’t have to try to be public school because they are completely different. I think as a new unexpected homeschool mama, that’s been the greatest lesson of all. I don’t have to try to re-create public school because I’m giving them something that public school just can’t be. Both are beautiful. I hope someday when my kids are telling their kids about the year 2020, they’ll remember all the extra snuggles all the laughs and all the things we learned snuggled up cozy in our tiny RV taking a much needed break from the crazy world.” —Melissa N.

Melissa N. is just one example of the thousands of families who opted for homeschooling for the first time ever in 2020.

And it’s not too late to salvage this school year!

In January, hundreds of moms are pulling their kids out of virtual learning misery and homeschooling them instead. Make 2021 better than 2020 by taking charge of your children’s education. Homeschooling is actually easier than plodding through virtual school!

Still in Public School or Using Virtual Schooling? Switch to Sonlight

If your children are still in public school, deciding to homeschool is a big adjustment. But if you’ve been struggling with virtual school through your public school, you’re no stranger to being flexible! You’ve had to flex your way all the way through 2020. You probably feel like a pretzel from all the bending and non-stop adjustments!

In 2020, thousands of families switched from public school to using Sonlight. And while none of these parents said it was easy, most of these parents told us how surprised they were at actually how doable homeschooling with Sonlight is.

Nearly everyone says it’s easier than virtual schooling! And, maybe more importantly, it’s more enjoyable! All the stresses of logging in, juggling devices, and dealing with constantly changing expectations just melted away when they took the reins and opted to homeschool.

Gobs of parents are now saying things like this:

“My only regret is that I didn’t do this sooner. My son is so much happier, and together we have pulled more productivity and enthusiasm out of him than any teacher he has previously had.” —Sarah G.

“I’ve worked from home for the past several years. I’m fortunate to have lots of flexibility with my job, but it’s still been stressful. Glad we chose the 4-day curriculum which allows me some flex time to focus on work when I need to. And the IGs have saved me a ton of time in not having to figure out what to do every day. My biggest challenge is overcoming my perfectionist tendencies and not trying to be everything to everyone everyday.” —Courtney W.

“Our family feels so much freer now. My daughter believes she’s actually smart and my son is finally engaging in stretches of independent play.” —Tracy N. A.

“The flexibility that we get from homeschooling is great. The Sonlight [Instructor’s Guide] IG makes our lives easier. I do not regret making the decision to homeschool with Sonlight.” —Cristy J.

Read more stories from new homeschooling families here.

But I Have to Work. I Can’t Homeschool

If you’re working from home, you may be surprised at how doable homeschooling is! This is what two working moms have to say:

“This is our first time [homeschooling]. I work full time from home. I love the flexibility we have to be able to do school at any time. We are currently in week 3 and have had no major issues. I was worried about how I would be able to work and teach, but the kids (4th & 10th) have been very good about working around my schedule. The IG tells me everything I need to do for daily lessons which makes everything stress-free for me. I was really worried at first but now I have gotten more comfortable with the IG and how everything is set up. My 4th grader and I can get through her full curriculum in about 4 hours and we set read aloud time after dinner. This was the best decision we made. No more tears of frustration for our 4th grader!” —Jenny C. N.

“I’ve worked from home for the past several years. I’m fortunate to have lots of flexibility with my job, but it’s still been stressful. Glad we chose the 4-day curriculum which allows me some flex time to focus on work when I need to. And the IGs have saved me a ton of time in not having to figure out what to do every day. My biggest challenge is overcoming my perfectionist tendencies and not trying to be everything to everyone everyday.” —Courtney W.

Already Homeschooling? Switch to Sonlight

If you’re using another curriculum but aren’t content, consider the advantages of Sonlight. You can choose from a 4-day week or a 5-day week. You get a complete package with a detailed daily schedule in your Instructor’s Guide along with all the books, maps, and timeline that you need. 

The best part? These books you read together foster cherished times of family bonding. The characters in the books become your friends!

Sonlight isn’t just a curriculum. It’s the start of a vibrant home library and a family culture of reading.

End-of-the-year Clean Up with Sonlight

Imagine ending the homeschool year with Sonlight and tidying the curriculum shelf. As you move each book to long-term storage in your home library, your children will remember the good times they had in each fictional or historic setting, reliving the memories they forged with each character. These books are beloved, and your kids would never let you get rid of them!

Contrast that happy scene with the end of the school year without Sonlight. There’s a feeling of “good riddance to this school year” as you toss out the used workbooks, put the textbooks in the for-sale pile, and pitch the countless worksheets into the trash. There’s no warm feeling of family closeness or connection to the characters and places you studied. It’s just another clean-up task to do.

Textbooks and workbooks don’t generate warm feelings. But Sonlight books do.

Sonlight is truly a unique curriculum. It’s about experiencing the power of story with your children. It’s an education—a fine education—and yet it’s so much more. If you want more for your children, Switch to Sonlight and save up to $50 through Jan. 31, 2021.

You can teach your kids at home! A well-planned curriculum makes it so easy, and you can trust that you are giving your kids all the academics they need.