"Homeschooling with Sonlight has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. It has brought our family closer, and has allowed us great adventures together," writes Sennu K of Vero Beach, FL. "One of my favorite memories this year was a trip to Disney World. On our way there I started reading Seven Daughters and Seven Sons aloud, and we got into the story so much that we ended up staying in our hotel room reading the book into midnight, because we couldn't put it down." In this photo, Sennu (Mom), Mae (4, not yet homeschooling) and Abby (12, HBL F) celebrate Abby's last day of 6th Grade. Although Abby is the only one currently homeschooling, their four oldest children who have finished homeschool and are all attending colleges, still enjoy taking part in her Read-Alouds, and often take turns reading the books together. "We so love the books Sonlight chooses, and look forward to our next year with HBL G."
We keep choosing Sonlight because reading together has fostered a culture of learning in our family," writes Mary H of Harrisonburg, VA. "We are learning to talk about ideas and apply the wisdom we learn from our books to the whole of our lives as a family. These books have become part of our family conversation and our family culture. I've learned as much as my children have, maybe more.
"Books like Sticks Across the Chimney (HBL C) create images in the minds of my children that serve as a sticking point for the facts of history."
Here, Anna (6), Sarah (8), and Silas (2), enjoy each other's company as they read books from HBL C.
"I am so thankful that God led me to Sonlight when I decided to start homeschooling in 2008," writes Heather G of Green Cove Springs, FL. "Sonlight was the first and best for us! The Instructor's Guides make life easy for me, so I can spend time getting out and enjoying the country with my family. When we sold everything to travel the country in an RV, our Sonlight books were one of the few things we kept. The living books combined with the historical sites have made school a breeze." In this picture, mom, dad, Jake (13) and Jesse (11) enjoy the Washington Monument during their cross-country trip.
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All-Subjects Package F for Boys
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Daily lesson plans for the entire year.
A History / Bible / Literature Program that integrates History, Geography, Bible, Read-Alouds and Readers.
Carefully-selected Math and Science.
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Note: This package of 5th grade level reading books is for boys because it contains The Boy's Body Book. Click here for the Girls' package, which contains The Body Book for Girls.
Travel to North Africa, the Middle East and Asia!
Excitement and adventure await your children in the mysterious Eastern Hemisphere—a place where 90% of the world's unevangelized people live. Plus, get everything you need for the rest of your key subjects.
Guidance for your every step
The hard work of daily lesson planning is done for you. Your comprehensive Instructor's Guide acts as your compass. Always know what direction to go to ensure your teaching success.
History, Geography, Bible reading & memorization, Read-Alouds & Readers
Fascinating books and fun learning aids carry you to far-away places like India, China, Japan, Australia and Northern Africa and the Middle East on a quest to understand their religions, cultures and ways of life. Your children are challenged and inspired by men and women who gave up everything to carry the gospel to the other side of the world.
Build a strong spiritual foundation through daily Bible reading and weekly Scripture memory. Read together with your children and encounter dolphins, wolves, a talking horse, and a magnificent treasure through the Read-Alouds. Classics like Call it Courage and The Horse and His Boy are sure to please listeners of all ages.
Your children discover more great books and more about the Eastern Hemisphere through gripping books they read on their own. Includes 5-Day History / Bible / Literature F: Eastern Hemisphere.
This complete Language Arts program helps your children stretch their imaginations and refine their communication skills through a wide variety of writing assignments, including plenty of creative writing. Includes 5-Day Language Arts F.
In Science F your children use books and other resources to study anatomy, physiology, medicine and nutrition. And of course you can expect a host of exciting experiments along the way. The boy's and girl's versions of this program are identical except for a gender-appropriate book about the human body. Includes 5-Day Boy's Science F: Health, Medicine, and Human Anatomy. Click here for the girls' version of this package.
Math-U-See is carefully structured with step-by-step procedures: Introduce. Practice. Master. Review. Your student will actually teach the concept back to you before you move on. Use the included small colored, Lego-like pieces to help your student visualize the concepts. Short videos help teach. Master fractions, which are presented in an intuitive way with visual explanations of equivalent fractions, common denominators, and fractions and numbers larger than 1. Fractions and operations are illustrated using the proprietary Fraction Overlay manipulatives. Includes Math-U-See Epsilon. Take a placement test to ensure you get the right level.
Required Resources
Make sure you select the few essential resources make your learning extra rich this year. You'll use Sonlight's Timeline Book and Markable Map throughout your Sonlight career. If you already own these resources, you do not need to add them.
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Daily Time Requirements: Child: 4-6 hrs; Parent: 2 - 3.5 hrs
Highlight Previously Purchased Items Downloadable Book Descriptions
Sonlight F Instructor's Guide (FCG)
Teach with confidence. This Instructor's Guide shows you how.
Sonlight F includes: History / Bible / Literature.
Language Arts F (FLG)
Language Arts F is designed to be used with Sonlight F
Grammar, still-essential mechanics, research, creative expression – it's all here. Writing skills grow as they explore different styles, learn literary analysis and take on increasingly challenging assignments.
Science F Instructor's Guide (FSG)
Includes the following resources for teaching all Science F subjects: full Schedule; Teaching Helps; student Activity Sheets; separate parent full Answers and Definitions; and much more.
Sing the Word: All Nations Shall Worship (FB02)
Various musical styles, beautifully arranged for children's voices using orchestral and ethnic instruments. Includes all the Scripture verses in the Bible F program.
Case for Kids (FB04)
Why does God allow bad things to happen? Did Jesus really come back from the dead? Can I have doubts about the Bible and still be a Christian? Single-volume book by author Lee Strobel includes three Case for Kids titles (The Case for Faith, Case for a Creator and Case for Christ). A great tool for families to explore and discuss challenging questions of the faith.
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? (FH06)
"Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?" provides a fast, clear and fun explanation of basic economics.
Living Water in the Desert (FH12)
Davis. Seventeen chapters tell true stories of God at work in Iran. One man overcome by the kindness of a missionary; another stopped by a vision of men in blue; one grew weary of his own religion; one found a strange book in a library; one saw a man named Jesus in a dream. All of them eventually came to Jesus Christ for His full and free salvation, becoming missionaries to their own people. Marvelous.
100 Gateway Cities (FH13)
Concise statistical summary of the spiritual condition of 100 of the world's largest and most spiritually needy cities.
Journey to the Eastern Hemisphere (FH15)
At last! A digest-sized book to replace The World Book Encyclopedia! Interesting articles on various non-Western cultures. Includes maps and color illustrations.
William Carey: Obliged to Go (FH16)
The thrilling story of William Carey, pioneer missionary to India and the "father of modern missions."
Mary Slessor: Forward into Calabar (FH18)
A millworker, Mary Slessor became a pioneer missionary in Africa, not only teaching people about Christ, but helping to put an end to twin-killings and other brutal practices.
Timeline Figures F (FH20)
30 Timeline Figures for Sonlight F on self-adhesive heavy card stock. Just cut them out, color and stick them in your Timeline Book.
China Kit (FH23)
Get ready for some hands-on fun as you explore Chinese culture! This exciting kit coordinates with History / Bible / Literature F: Eastern Hemisphere and lets your children try calligraphy, a Chinese game and more.
God's Adventurer: Hudson Taylor (FR07)
Hudson Taylor was only 21 when he sailed from England. He had already learned he could trust God with the last coin in his pocket; he would need that faith as he set out to evangelize the Chinese. A thrilling true story of daring, danger and dependence on God.
Sadako And The Thousand Paper Cranes (FR251)
Born in Hiroshima in 1943, Sadako was the star of her school's running team, until the dizzy spells started and she was forced to face the hardest race of her life, the race against time.
Fun with Easy Origami (FR252)
Fun with Easy Origami is the perfect introduction to the Japanese art of paper folding and it has everything you need to practice origami.
Eastern Hemisphere Notebook Pages (FCG1)
One set of these consumable sheet sets is included in your Sonlight F: Eastern Hemisphere package. You need one set per student.
Math-U-See Epsilon Instruction Manual/DVD (5M15)
The Epsilon Instruction Pack contains the Instruction Manual with lesson-by-lesson instructions and full solutions, and the DVD with lesson-by-lesson video instruction.
Math-U-See Epsilon Student Workbook/Tests (5M16)
The Epsilon Student Pack contains the Student Workbook with lesson-by-lesson worksheets, systematic review pages, and Application & Enrichment pages as well as Epsilon Tests.
Math-U-See Fraction Overlay Kit (RM17)
Used when teaching fractions in Epsilon, this updated Kit includes more unit pieces to make it easier for students to build mixed-number problems. The new fold-shut case has tabbed flaps and clearly-marked sections so overlays stay neatly stored, and the convenient size stands on a bookshelf but is easy to take along.
Thirty-nine total pieces represent halves through sixteenths. There are 5 green, 2 orange, 3 pink, 4 yellow, 5 blue, and 6 purple colored vinyl pieces representing the numerator. Clear lined vinyl overlays portray the denominator, with two each of halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths and tenths, and one each of eighths and sixteenths.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (FA01)
Young Minli lives in the Valley of Fruitless Mountain, where she and her parents spend their days working hard in the fields. One day, Minli embarks on a quest to find wisdom outside of the village and help her struggling family. This tale of Chinese folklore mixed with fantasy tells of adventure, friendship and courage.
I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade (FA02)
In 13th-century Mongolia, soldiers from the great Kublai Khan's army invade Oyuna's village to steal horses and gather new soldiers. In hopes of restoring her family's honor and staying with her faithful mare, the crippled Oyuna disguises herself as a boy and joins the soldiers horseback on their quest. Oyuna's journey will change her life forever.
A Long Walk to Water (FA04)
Nya walks eight hours every day to fetch water for her family. Salva walks away from his war-torn village. He is a "lost boy" refugee, destined to cover Africa on foot, searching for his family and safety. As their stories of Sudan converge, Salva decides to return to his homeland and help his people, because even in a troubled country, determined survivors may press on and find hope.
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters (FA06)
Blume. Lonely 11-year-old Cornelia surrounds herself with dictionaries and other books to isolate herself from the outside world. But when a glamorous neighbor named Virginia Somerset moves next door, Cornelia discovers that the world is a much more exciting place than she had originally thought. An unforgettable story of friendship and adventure that takes readers around the world and back again. Absolutely outstanding. One of my favorites.
Beat the Story-Drum, Pum-Pum (FA12)
ALA Notable Book. Five traditional Nigerian tales retold and beautifully illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings.
The Master Puppeteer (FA52)
Jiro, son of a starving puppet maker in 18th Century Japan, runs away from home to apprentice himself to the master of the Hanaza puppet theater ... and finds himself in the midst of a Robin Hood intrigue.
The Horse and His Boy (FA56)
A talking horse and a servant boy share an adventurous and dangerous journey to Narnia to warn of invading barbarians.
Journey to Jo'burg (FA57)
Touching story of a young girl and her brother who set out to find their mother "somewhere" in the city of Johannesburg.
Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze (FA62)
An award winning story of a young boy who lived in China during the perilous 1920s.
Seven Daughters and Seven Sons (FA63)
A true-to-life Arabic fairy tale about a poor girl who makes good through hard work, diligence . . . and brains.
The Land I Lost (FA64)
Multiple award-winner. The loving memories of the author's childhood in a Vietnamese hamlet.
All the Small Poems (FA65)
Award-winning collection of poems presents everyday objects in a thought-provoking new light.
Daughter of the Mountains (FA66)
Momo, a young Tibetan girl, chases the man who stole her Lhasa terrier--from high in the Himalayas to the Bengal plains and the city of Calcutta.
Shadow Spinner (FA67)
Another one of our family's favorites, Shadow Spinner tells a plausible "story behind the story" of Scheherazade, the woman who saved her own life and the lives of all the women of Persia by telling stories to the Sultan, night after night, for 1001 nights.
Teresa of Calcutta (FH07)
The inspiring and challenging story of Mother Teresa who, for more than 40 years sought to be "the arms of Christ" to the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta.
Call it Courage (FR03)
A legendary adventure story of how Mafatu, the son of the Great Chief of Hibueru, a Polynesian people, conquers his fear of the sea and proves he isn't a coward.
Rickshaw Girl (FR28)
When Naima's parents cannot afford to pay her school fees anymore, she faces hard realities about limitations placed on girls in modern Bangladeshi society. "Rickshaw Girl" is a wonderful story of courage and an intriguing look at microfinance options for women in developing countries today. Beautiful charcoal illustrations throughout.
Breaking Stalin's Nose (FR30)
Ten-year-old Sasha Zaichik has known the laws of the Soviet Young Pioneers since the age of six:
A Young Pioneer is devoted to Comrade Stalin, the Communist Party, and Communism.
A Young Pioneer is a reliable comrade and always acts according to conscience.
A Young Pioneer has a right to criticize shortcomings.
Readers / Literature
Sweet and Sour: Tales from China (FA68)
Beloved author Carol Kendall (The Gammage Cup), with Yao-Wen Li, sought Chinese stories that they liked. The twenty-four tales they came up with span from the Warring States period (480 BC) through various dynasties (Han, Chin, Ming, Ching), up to the present. This intriguing collection of parables, folktales, and fables includes many literary styles. Some are complex, and others as brief as a joke. Come enjoy the wit, cleverness, and down-to-earth wisdom of the Chinese people in this choice selection.
The Year of the Dog (FA69)
It's the Chinese Year of the Dog, and as Pacy celebrates with her family, she finds out that this is the year she is supposed to "find herself." Universal themes of friendship, family, and finding one's passion in life make this novel appealing to readers of all backgrounds.
This funny and profound book is a wonderful debut novel by a prolific picture book author and illustrator and has all the makings of a classic.
Water Sky (FR01)
An upper-middle class, white American boy is brought face-to-face with the values, beauty--and challenge--of living among another people: the Eskimos of Barrow, Alaska.
The Kite Fighters (FR04)
Young-sup and Kee-sup are brothers in Korea in 1473.
The Big Wave (FR05)
A Japanese boy must face life after escaping a tidal wave that destroys his family and village.
The Cat Who Went to Heaven (FR06)
A little cat and his master, a compassionate artist, bring about a special Buddhist miracle. Written from a Buddhist perspective.
Just So Stories (FR09)
One of the best-loved children's books of all time. "Answers" such questions as how the camel got its hump and the elephant his trunk.
A Girl Named Disaster (FR10)
Farmer. Newbery Honor. After running away to escape an unwanted marriage, Nhamo must find her inner courage to ensure her survival of the dangerous adventure ahead.
Burying the Sun (FR12)
Whelan. In Leningrad in 1941, Georgi and his family prepare for Hitler's troops to invade. Troops go to the front; Mama goes, as a nurse, to help. His sister travels with the Hermitage's paintings to a safe holding. And Georgi stays and helps with the transport across Lake Ladoga to keep the people in the city alive. A vivid portrayal of life under siege. Beautiful.
King of the Wind (FR15)
A winning story of an Arabian horse from North Africa and his adventures in France and England.
The Turning (FR16)
Whelan. Living in Leningrad in 1991, Tanya's parents must work hard to feed their family. With the Soviet Union on the cusp of enormous change, there is plenty of politics to discuss. Tanya, a young dancer with the Kirov Ballet, considers defecting, as her friend encourages her, when the company goes to Paris.
Around the World in Eighty Days (FR17)
Classic story of adventure.
Ali and the Golden Eagle (FR18)
The author worked on the edge of the Saudi Arabian desert in the 1970s.
Li Lun, Lad of Courage (FR19)
A touching story about a Chinese boy who fails his fishing village's traditional test of manhood. Will he ever find a place in society considering his fear of the sea?
Mission to Cathay (FR20)
A fictional story of Matteo Ricci, the first Roman Catholic ambassador to enter China.
Red Sand, Blue Sky (FR21)
An Anglo Australian girl finds herself thrown into contact with an aboriginal girl of the same age who has no use for Anglos. The culture shock for both girls is great, but they come to trust one another by pursuing a common goal in an exciting adventure.
Born in the Year of Courage (FR23)
Fascinating historical fiction that closely follows the truth about a brave 15-year-old Japanese fisherman, Manjiro Nakahama, who is shipwrecked far off the coast of Japan, is brought to the United States, and, upon returning home, paves the way for Commodore Perry's successful "opening of Japan" to the United States in 1853.
Habibi (FR26)
When Liyana's father decides to move his contemporary Arab-American family from St. Louis to Jerusalem, Liyana's life turns upside down. Liyana is an outsider who doesn't understand the culture around her. Then she befriends a Jewish boy (a friendship silently forbidden in that land), and things really start to get interesting.
Listening for Lions (FR27)
British East Africa (today's Kenya) is the only home Rachel Sheridan has ever known. But when influenza strikes down her missionary parents in 1919, she is left vulnerable prey to her family's wicked British neighbors. Rachel's wit, spirit and courage help her press through trials and cling to hope.
A Beautiful Lie (FR31)
How can a lie be beautiful? Set in India during Partition (when Pakistan became a separate nation), 13-year-old Bilal is dealing with the impending death of his father. He wants his father to die in peace, without knowing about the upheaval all around. An engaging story in a vivid setting at a unique time.
3" Binder with Tabs (B050)
Organize all your homeschool papers in one sturdy and convenient binder. With tabs that match your Sonlight® History, Language Arts, and Science Instructor's Guides, you'll always know where to find each week's schedule, notes and study guides.
High School All-Subjects Packages include two binders.
The Boy's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up YOU (FS02)
Growing up can be tricky! From hygiene and puberty to feelings and relationships, everything is changing in your son's world. Here is help: The Boy's Body Book provides answers, advice, and more just for young boys. If you are looking for a puberty book specifically for girls, check out this body book for younger girls.
Unlocking the Mystery of Life DVD (FS03)
This DVD transports you inside the living cell to explore systems that bear the mark of an intelligent designer. Uses state-of-the-art computer animation and the story of modern scientists to examine an idea with the power to revolutionize our understanding of life... and to unlock its origin.
Almost 12 (FS04)
Written to be read page-by-page with a child, Almost 12 follows the progress of human life from conception to birth, highlighting key facts and important moral values.
Food and Nutrition for Every Kid (FS05)
Children learn about nutrition, digestion, taste, and the nature of foods through down-to-earth explanations and fun, easy-to-do experiments.
Improve Your Survival Skills (FS06)
Helps readers overcome their circumstances in difficult situations: from Arctic cold to Saharan heat, animal bites to human attack.
Introduction to Genes and DNA (FS08)
Enter the depths of the human cell through 3-D artwork, friendly text and helpful diagrams. From cloning to genetically manufactured foods to DNA testing, this thorough introduction to the subject of genes includes internet links to learn more.
Understanding Your Brain (FS10)
What is your brain made of? What is a thought? What happens when you dream? This guide to what's inside your head explores brain development, optical illusions, memory and more.
The History of Medicine (FS11)
The fascinating story of medicine from the ancient physicians of Pharaoh to modern genetic engineering.
Blood & Guts: A Working Guide to Your Own Insides (FS12)
A great, hands-on, experimental approach to how our bodies work. Significant evolutionary material. Ignore that, however, and you have a wonderful text!
Usborne Internet-Linked Complete Book of the Human Body (FS13)
From bones to genes to body systems, birth to getting old, this book covers it all. Lavishly illustrated, internet-linked, includes practical experiments.
Ancient Achievements Instructor's Handbook (RL211)
The Instructor's Handbook contains an introduction to the philosophy behind Spelling You See and the five developmental stages of spelling. The Handbook also contains a "Getting Started" guide and detailed instructions for each lesson, including suggested activities that coordinate with the weekly Spotlight. At the back of the Handbook there is more information about each activity, answers to frequently asked questions, the passages for dictation, and an answer key.
Ancient Achievements Student Pack (RL212)
The Student Pack includes two student workbooks and a pack of erasable colored pencils. Each of the 36 lessons is divided into five parts, A through E, and includes two facing pages. Each day the student reads the passage and then "chunks" the appropriate letter patterns indicated for that day's lesson. There are opportunities for copywork and writing from dictation throughout the week. Each lesson also includes a Spotlight that introduces interesting facts about words.
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RequiredRecommendedConsumableOptional Language Arts
Required Items
Markable Map and Markers (MAP)
Includes two big full-color maps in one plus a four-color set of fine-tip water-based markers!
A geography Required Resource in every Sonlight History / Bible / Literature program from A—W.
Life in Old Japan Coloring Book (RE36)
Learn about old Japanese culture with more than 40 handsome, ready-to-color illustrations depicting samurai warriors, the imperial villa at Kyoto, a Shinto shrine, a tea ceremony, a Noh play, a typical city street, a restaurant, music makers, and more. The Life in Old Japan coloring book features an introduction and detailed captions that describe Japanese culture and provide detailed information on art, government, costume, and daily life.
Race to the South Pole Coloring Book (RE28)
Discover the mysterious frozen world of Antarctica along with intrepid explorers from Captain Cook to Shackleton, Scott, and Byrd. These 30 full-page black-and-white illustrations portray highlights from the international contest to reach the South Pole, plus wildlife, snow-covered landscapes, and other fascinating aspects of the remote region. Scientifically accurate in every respect, this book was created by an illustrator and a curator affiliated with the American Museum of Natural History.
Sheet of Book Labels F (FCGL)
Designed to help you color-coordinate your classroom binders and books, this sheet of stickers corresponds with your Sonlight F program.
American Heritage Student Dictionary (RL01)
Recommended Resource for Levels D-H & W. This volume includes more than 65,000 concise, easy-to-understand entries.
Writers INC (RL04)
A book no writer should do without
Recommended Resource for Language Arts Levels D-530. Includes all the "how-to" information that every writer ever wished s/he had. A complete—I mean complete—guide to the writing process . . .
Extra Language Arts F Student Activity Sheets (FLG1)
Consumable. One set of these consumable sheets is included in Language Arts F. You need one set per student.
Extra Science F Student Activity Sheets (FSG1)
Consumable. One set of these consumable sheets is included in Science F. You need one set per student.
Optional Language Arts Items
Grammar 5 Set (5L15)
Grammar practice made practical.
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 5 & Answer Key (5L10)
Add this for additional 5th Grade vocabulary practice.
Optional. Wordly Wise 3000 Book 5 introduces students to 300 vocabulary words. Students learn the meaning and application of the words through literary pieces and fascinating historical tales. Each lesson includes a series of five exercises that require thinking yet are fun to do.
Keys to Good Language 5 (5L09)
Optional worktext scheduled in Language Arts F. Text-workbook for students with separate pre- and post-test booklet designed to build competency in grammar, usage, mechanics, and composition using content from across the curriculum: literature, science, health, hobbies and history/geography. Pb.
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