This book is a part of our Core C Sonlight history and geography curriculum.
Maps and Globes is a good short introduction to teaching how to read maps and globes (hence the name). It is basic and easy to understand, so all of our children were able to listen and understand to some degree. It explains different keys, different types of maps and how to use the legend to read the map. As a starting point in the subject it is right on.
5 stars for this book.
This book was part of our Core C studies from Sonlight.
My children really enjoyed reading and discussing The Aesop for Children. Many of the stories are familiar in some form or fashion, so hearing them again and discussing the moral or lesson and how it applies was really great for character development, especially as we compared them to Proverbs or other Scripture verses that backed up the point being made. There were even a couple of stories that we said, "Wait, what?" and realized the point was worldly wisdom and not Godly, like "The Lark and Her Young Ones." This copy of these fables also had beautiful drawings that enhanced the stories which the children enjoyed looking at as we read. On the whole, the family enjoyed reading this book together.
4.5 stars for this version of these tales.
This book is part of our history studies in our Sonlight Core C curriculum.
Usborne is known for their excellent book and resources and this one did not disappoint. All of our family members enjoyed reading this book as it gives a snapshot of different periods throughout history with timelines. The pictures add life to this book, giving you a look at what things could have looked like and been like at different points in history. The ancient history clearly has some supposition, but on the whole it was a great overview of history.
5 stars for this history book
This read aloud is part of our Core C curriculum with Sonlight.
Who doesn't love a good mystery??? I have never read any of these books so I wasn't sure what I was getting. Encyclopedia Brown Cracks the Case was such a fun book! The children and I loved reading each chapter and guessing the who done it and how Encyclopedia knew the answer. What a great way to teach listening, looking for clues and introductory logic. Now that we know what these books are like, all of us are excited to read more in this series and solve more mysteries both together and individually.
5 stars for this fun read
This book was part of our Bible education in Core C with Sonlight.
On the whole I really enjoyed this book. The children definitely enjoyed reading fun facts about the Bible and learning some Bible time period history as well. This is a very basic book, so not necessarily something I would point people to as a resource, but because of its simplicity most of our children could understand the facts that were shared on at least some level. The drawings also helped with interest and understanding.
My only qualm with it is that it made light of a few things that need to be taken more seriously, like sin. Because they were more focused on facts surrounding the Bible I can understand why they didn't do this well, but without a deeper understanding of the importance of these facts, the facts themselves are useless.
4 stars for this resource
Today we celebrate eight years of having Gabriel in our arms. It is crazy that it has been that long and yet it's like he's always been in our family.
Gabriel adds so much life to our home. His giant smile, tremendous laugh and high energy fills our home with amazing joy! This precious boy loves God, loves the Bible, loves life. He seeks to know God better, loves to memorize Scripture and explore the world God created. He enjoys gathering with the church and singing and drumming. God has filled him with such life!
Gabriel is all about art, science and animals. He draws anything and everything, but he especially loves to draw animals or made up creatures. He will sit and draw for hours coming up with all kinds of pictures or working through a drawing book and drawing everything in it. He is extremely creative. He loves learning about animals and nature. At this point, Gabriel wants to be a nurse like Daddy and so he has starting reading anatomy books and learning the human body functions on his own. He so enjoys reading and learning and putting things together.
Gabriel loves to learn hands on. He builds, he does puzzles, he digs up kudzu and cuts up bushes. He bakes with Lillian and loves to cook. Math blocks are a favorite building toy and he quickly picks up math concepts using them. It is so fun to watch him learn, explore and grow.
Gabriel is also a huge helper. He sees what needs to be done and does it. He is industrious and volunteers to help with all kinds of projects. He is eager to do something helpful.
We are so grateful for this precious boy. Gabriel means mighty man of God, and we see God making Gabriel into a mighty man of God. It is incredible to think that when he was born, we thought we knew what his name would be. But one look at him and we knew that name wasn't right. God completely named this boy and it is a blessing to see God bringing to fruition the name He gave to us for Gabriel after he was born.
Father, we are so grateful that You have given Gabriel to us to raise for You! Thank You that You are making him mighty in You. Please continue to speak to Gabriel, growing him in grace and making him more like Jesus. Hide Your Words in his heart that He may not sin against You. Teach Him to trust You and Your Word fully as he seeks to be who You created him to be. We pray it all in Jesus Name, Amen!
He is a fun and strong personality that brings smiles and sighs as he goes after what he wants with all of his might. Isaac is full of laughter, as his name means, singing, playing games, experiencing all life has to offer. He loves to climb and explore all of he world around him. He wants to know how everything works and can be a bit destructive when this curiosity is not 100% supervised. But it's such a blessing that he loves to learn and wants to learn it all.
Isaac also loves to help with setting the table, taking care of Esther and cleaning chairs and trays. He has also become quite adept at cleaning his hands and face with a rag. Brushing and flossing is an automatic for him as he loves to have clean teeth. He completely believes he is as old as the big boys and can do everything they do. He's definitely getting there!
Recently, Isaac has taken to learning phonics and numbers as well as perfecting his colors, shapes, letters, and animals and their sounds. One of his favorite games is guess what animal I am! And he's quite diverse in acting out those animals. Such a fun time! He's also into books, especially the "poopy book" that teaches about using the toilet and what poop is. (Very much a boy!) He beginning to enjoy singing and asks to sing many things from "Jesus Loves Me" to silly songs from movies. And he loves to talk! He will talk about almost anything that he knows about and loves to ask questions. It's such a blessing watching him learn.
Isaac also loves his family. He loves being a big brother and taking care of the younger two, especially baby Esther. He makes sure to give her kisses before bed every night and asks to hold her. He plays with James and Timothy and is learning to clean his room and make his bed with Lillian. He's growing so fast.
We're so grateful for this precious boy God has given to us and hope that his strong will is tuned to God's will so that Isaac is strong in Him!
Father, Thank You for Isaac and the joy and laughter he brings to your world. He is such a precious life and we are so blessed that you gave him to us. Thank you for his stamina and go getter attitude. Use it for Your Kingdom and Your glory. Make Isaac strong in You, filled to overflowing with Your Spirit. Please save Him by Your grace and give him a deep abiding faith in the power of the cross of Jesus, and let him life a resurrected life sold out for You! In Jesus Name I ask these things. Amen!
