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Vote by Monday for the 2012 Catalog Cover
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Dear Customer,
Have you voted yet for the winner of
the Photo Contest? Join thousands of others and pick the photo you think
will make the best catalog cover.
And check out the stories behind the
finalist photos:
"We're entering
our fourth year with Sonlight, and my boys love learning together more
and more," writes Janet W of
Fairview, TN. "Our boys love their Sonlight books. No matter how
much we read to them, they always beg for more. Even with selections I
didn't think they'd like, I'll still hear, 'Mommy, don't stop. More!'
As an added bonus, even though the boys are almost four years apart,
they still enjoy each other's books. This past spring, my 3-year-old would
come running whenever he heard us start discussing our science books.
'Mommy, Mommy! Are you reading science? Wait for me!' I love that the
whole family—me included—gets excited about what we're learning."
Janet took this shot in their backyard on a hot Tennessee morning this
summer. Samuel (7) is studying Core C and Science C as Jonathan (3)
listens in and explores Sonlight's preschool programs.
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"We are a
missionary family from Malaysia working with the Moken people on
islands off Thailand," writes Cally K
of Thailand. Here, Cally is having "a Read-Aloud session with
daughters Denalyn and Alyssa on the deck of a Moken Sea Gypsy fishing
boat while Moken children excitedly gather round to listen to the story
and view the book." Cally says the children appreciate the lavish
illustrations of unreached people groups in From Akebu to Zapotec (#BH03, from
Core B). This year, Denalyn (10) is studying Core E while Alyssa (6)
explores Core A with Grade 1 Readers. As Cally reads, friends Pooh (8)
and Yooi (9) peer in while Beam (8) and Thongdi (9) play nearby.
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"My favorite part
about Sonlight is watching my kids learn as though it's playtime,"
writes Christi N of Mishawaka, IN. "Jadon is five, and looking for
tadpoles in the water is about the coolest thing he could imagine.
Watching him learn without realizing he's doing it is about the coolest
thing I could imagine! I was a home schooled child myself and
unfortunately I didn't enjoy my experience. It almost kept me from home
schooling my own children. But when I found Sonlight and read the list
of amazing books, the fun science projects, and the hands-on learning
opportunities, I decided this was a new kind of home schooling I could
really get excited about. It really is the way I wish I'd been
taught!" Christi loves that Sonlight allows her family to
incorporate school work into family time. She says it's easy to get her
husband to help with fun projects because it's fun for him too. Here,
Dad explores Science A with Corban (7) and Jadon (5) as baby Jeuel tags
along for the ride. The family is studying Core B in their third year
of Sonlight.
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"Sonlight is
helping us cultivate loving ambassadors for Christ,"
writes Tanya of Asia. "Sonlight's stories of world cultures help
our children embrace the unique calling God has placed in their lives.
The books give honor and credibility to our family's lives and work as
oversea gospel workers. Amongst my fellow homeschooling moms, Sonlight
is top choice. Through her readings, my preschooler is learning to see
beauty and value in the unique qualities of all people. I see it in her
actions and hear it in her prayers. The love of God, his world and
people is pouring off the book pages directly into our children's
hearts. It's such a relief knowing I can trust Sonlight's materials and
content to be appropriate and Christ-centered. Being well organized,
beautifully illustrated and infectiously fun is just icing on the cake!"
Naomi (4) and Keira (2) are exploring Core P4/5 in their first year of
homeschooling. They love to share their Sonlight books w! ith local
friends such as 5-year-old Jiajia.
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I can't wait to see which photo you
think is best. Thanks for being an active member of the Sonlight
community.
Click
here to vote.
Thank you,
Tim Heil
Customer Relations Manager
www.sonlight.com
P.S. Ever feel pressure for your kids
to excel at everything? What if they are ... rather average? I find lots
of homeschool encouragement on the Sonlight Blog, and I especially
appreciated Karla's inspiring words in her recent post: Just
Average. Check it out!
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