I realize that at this age, it is fairly easy to make your own curriculum and supplement with inexpensive workbooks, but I really did want a boxed curriculum.
Technically, their "Core A" program is for Kindergarten, but after review the sample Instructor Guides, I knew that Christopher just wasn't ready for it. So we decided to step down a level to the P4/5 program.
I was concerned at first because it is a "Pre-K" curriculum. I've been browsing the Sonlight forums the last couple of days and I found out that most home-school parents using Sonlight actually choose the program I selected for their Kinder curriculum.
Reasons why I chose Sonlight:
- I LOVE that their program is literature based - It comes with a TON of books. I love reading and I do hope to be able to pass that love on to my children.
- They are a Christian company. My family is Christian but we are not overly religious. I like that there is a bible component to their curriculum.
- They give you up to a year to use at least 18 weeks worth of curriculum and still get a full refund if the program doesn't work for any reason. I read many stories about families wasting money on curriculum that just didn't work for them, and Sonlight's guarantee made me feel more at ease about it.
- It's a boxed curriculum - everything I need for the year in one box!
- No need to spend hours planning - They included a complete lesson plan I can follow. This is the main reason why I chose not to just make my own curriculum.
- I love that they even have a list on their website of 27 reasons why NOT to buy Sonlight!
We are excited and can not wait for our box to arrive next week!
