tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post8032647509941048724..comments2024-03-11T11:13:12.066-05:00Comments on Homeschool and Etc.: Reasons I'm Not Buying Sonlight.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-20751652903689671592012-06-04T18:45:44.991-05:002012-06-04T18:45:44.991-05:00I know this is an old post, but I just saw it. I&#...I know this is an old post, but I just saw it. I'm so glad Luke posted. I believe he's one of the sons of the Sonlight creator. <br />Personally, I gathered various books for core topics and sort of created unit studies. But I quickly realized this was too much work and with the advanced work, I wouldn't be able to do this for long. <br />I'm only hs'ing one child of an advanced level and did MUCH research. I chose the core based on his Math, Science and reading level. Science was review, reading level was too easy and Math was spot on, because we had already been using Horizon. <br />Both ds and I didn't care for the Sequential spelling and I found another curriculum to use. <br />The one thing I find frustrating about Sonlight, is the box the children are kept in based on age instead of ability. So I do what any caring parent would do; ignore their advice and go with my knowledge of my child and make my decision on the Core based on that. We have already received the curriculum for next year (this fall) and we are SUPER excited to get started. <br />My ds will ask me if he can take books off the shelves and go through them. <br />All that being said, there are as many different ways to homeschool as their are children. And we as parents need to find their best way to learn. We obviously want learning to be fun and not a drudge. <br />I'm off to check out some more of your posts. =)I'm just saying:https://www.blogger.com/profile/07721348103846516973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-3727339612543502142009-08-02T07:56:20.933-05:002009-08-02T07:56:20.933-05:00Ah! If you are saving your energy for hands-on ac...Ah! If you are saving your energy for hands-on activities, it might be good. Or I think there are DVDs that go with it, that show the experiment being done.<br /><br />Maybe the best idea is to go to the Sonlight website and find the "curriculum advisor." Someone will really email you in a day or so and answer your questions. :]Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-10734377987932924602009-08-01T21:46:30.339-05:002009-08-01T21:46:30.339-05:00I thought the Sonlight Science looked hands on, bu...I thought the Sonlight Science looked hands on, but I hear some saying it is not. They recommend an entire science kit for experiments, etc. so it surely seems hands on. I like to have something hands on for science and math.<br />Unfortunately I've missed all the homeschool fairs in our area. We used Math-U-See and Teaching Textbooks for math this year and were pretty happy with them. We had a wedding the weekend of the CHAP homeschool fair.momalotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-2453132597281444422009-08-01T19:33:53.483-05:002009-08-01T19:33:53.483-05:00Bless your heart, momalot. But I don't think ...Bless your heart, momalot. But I don't think Sonlight is for you. They specifically tell parents who don't have a lot of time to do lessons with their children to avoid their curriculum. Click the link above and look for reason #2.<br /><br />In your case, I would highly recommend Alpha Omega Lifepacs and their Horizons math. We have used it for science and were VERY happy with it. Then I tried to switch to Bob Jones for science and I am UNhappy with that. BJU is great stuff if you have a lot of time in the humanities, but science? <br /><br />I wasn't impressed.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-22438421941022773262009-08-01T17:39:29.606-05:002009-08-01T17:39:29.606-05:00I am in such a tizzy about what curriculum to go w...I am in such a tizzy about what curriculum to go with. I tend to drive myself nuts about this stuff, which is why I came really close to saying, hang it all, and putting my kids back in public. I am looking at... well everything... and Sonlight is one of them. I really the looks of their science. I'd probably use 20 different things if I could. However, I'm in grad school and time is of the essence. I really need something they can be somewhat independent with... at least parts of it. <br />Yes, I'm rambling. Got to get it all out. <br />breath in.... breath out... breath in.... ok, that's better. <br />I am also looking at ACE b/c it stresses independence.<br />thanks for your blog.momalotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-9332394466230592722008-08-26T15:16:00.000-05:002008-08-26T15:16:00.000-05:00lol, we're Sonlight, as you would know from my...lol, we're Sonlight, as you would know from my blog. Can't say Ditz is all that wrapt but there was never any hope Ditz was going to like anything *school* so I went with my gut & for me this is brilliant....um, I should say I really mong the IG too. However Ditz is a visual/spatial learner & a very good reader so this works very well for us. We started with just the English but are doing history this year too.Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476109171650258810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-35974864856379526512008-08-25T11:13:00.000-05:002008-08-25T11:13:00.000-05:00I must admit, when your post popped up in my Googl...I must admit, when your post popped up in my Google Alerts I was a wee bit terrified! [smile] What did I say wrong!?<BR/><BR/>I am a Sonlight nut, and with <A HREF="http://www.sonlightblog.com/2008/07/meet-luke-holzmann.html" REL="nofollow">good reason</A>. When our kids arrive, we're going to be jumping into homeschooling right away with our six year old. It's going to be crazy!<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for your post--even if you did almost scare me to death this morning [smile]. Your kind words warmed my recovering heart.<BR/><BR/>Honestly, I'm glad to hear that the 27 Reasons Not to Buy helped you make your choice. I would, of course, love it if Sonlight could fill your needs, but I care far more for what is best for your family.<BR/><BR/>You are still welcome to email in a thank you (we'd like it), but my manager already emailed a link to your post to a bunch of people [smile]. I wasn't the only one who got the Google Alert.<BR/><BR/> ~LukeLuke Holzmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799632321310461828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-71108834150897932552008-08-23T07:41:00.000-05:002008-08-23T07:41:00.000-05:00Zimms, it looks like customer service is awesome!!...Zimms, it looks like customer service is awesome!!<BR/><BR/>cc, I love the website's honesty. It looks like social studies in older grades would be great.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-81522678619459981532008-08-23T03:11:00.000-05:002008-08-23T03:11:00.000-05:00I actually looked into Sonlight too but with Monke...I actually looked into Sonlight too but with Monkey's ADHD I felt that it was just not for him. I think the structure of Abeka is the best thing for him at this point.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882915902110469241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-62748144946996078702008-08-22T21:47:00.000-05:002008-08-22T21:47:00.000-05:00I gotta say that we switched to Sonlight this year...I gotta say that we switched to Sonlight this year. We love it! The kids like this type of emglish the best.<BR/><BR/>We use some unit studies for science. <BR/><BR/>I do realize that it isn't for everyone. But it works great for us.<BR/><BR/>On the flip-side we used Bob Jones the entire time I was homeschooled. While it was good, I didn't really enjoy it. So that is why I changed to Sonlight for the kids.Zimms Zoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671798321373854716noreply@blogger.com