Category: Book Recommendations

By eighth grade, your students are almost in high school. They may become more independent with their schooling, and they can also learn to think more critically about what they read and write. Here are four books to help support the goals you have for your 8th grade homeschool curriculum. 1. Modern History: World War […]

As your student enters 10th grade, you may be wondering how to craft the best 10th-grade homeschool curriculum. Many homeschool parents use living books to teach basic subjects, and LightSail offers over 12,000 titles to help you do just that! Here’s a short list of books to help you get started.  To Supplement Bible Reading… […]

Seventh grade finds your homeschooler well entrenched in the middle school years. This is an exciting time when children increase their independent reading and study skills. It is also a time when children use their foundation of reading comprehension to begin engaging in critical thinking. Therefore, you may enjoy more lively discussions of subject matter […]

Learning a foreign language is popular among homeschoolers, and many families choose to study Spanish. A language curriculum can teach your kids the nuts and bolts of the language, but the more practice your students get, the more their fluency will flourish. Use the following ideas to supplement your homeschool Spanish curriculum. 1. Read books […]

Many homeschoolers list the ability to guide character education as a top reason for homeschooling, and one of the easiest ways to help kids build character is by reading great books designed to do so. The good news is there are plenty of books that fit this description to be found! Whether you go to […]

A morning basket is a wonderful way to invite beauty and goodness into your homeschool day.  As Latter-day Saints, we understand the importance of studying “out of the best books” to bring an increase of the Spirit into our home and homeschool. These book suggestions from LightSail make the perfect addition to your Latter-day Saint […]

We have been encouraged to “seek ye out of the best books.”  When it comes to reading fiction it can be hard to find novels for our Latter-day Saint teens that uphold our high moral standards. It is discouraging for teens to get halfway through a book (or worse, series!) and learn they can no […]

As a Christian parent, you desire to pass faith-based values on to your children. Christian homeschool curriculum can help you do that. The tips below will help your family gain even more value from your Christian homeschooling experiences. 1. Explore Faith-based Classics. Your online Christian homeschool curriculum may recommend scores of classic books. Some may […]

Memorization exercises stretch kids’ brains. With practice, your students can learn to hold longer and longer pieces in their minds. Moms and dads will benefit from this brain-boosting activity, too. You can begin poetry memorization with your kids by learning just one or two lines at a time. As their skills improve, you can advance […]