julikins Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I had a thread a few days ago about looking for an American History program for my 8th grader and several people suggested Sonlight. With three other kids with their own special situations, I didn't feel I could dedicate on the "Sonlight time" necessary for the 8th grader to do her History, though I love the program. As I researched programs though, I kept coming back to it. So here's the question, can an 8th grader do just the History/Reading portions mostly independently, with mom doing some discussions but not doing all the read-alouds (she would do those independently as well)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi mum Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Core 100 - American History for 8th grade and up, is where Students start to work more independently with Sonlight. There are no longer read alouds as part of the core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Yes, it could definitely be used independently by an 8th grader. As pp said, there are no read alouds in the upper level cores. You should ask on the Sonlight boards where the posters are great about listing concerns or issues that could potentially arise with specific books. The boards are free now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianCat Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Absolutely! My 7th grader is using Sonlight mostly independently this year, and discussing with me. As long as your 8th grader can handle the amount of reading, it may be a great solution. I've heard it said many times that Core 100 is appropriate for 8th grade. I agree with the suggestion that you check to see what titles might have more mature content or might need pre-reading on your part before handing them to your child. I pre-read everything, but that's what I've done all along with Sonlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julikins Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thanks, that's encouraging, ladies. I think that subject might be decided, now on to others :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Absolutely. We discuss and do a meet up daily, but my kids manage all the reading, timeline, etc. on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjand6more Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 In Core 100, I would set aside time to go over history questions. About an hour a day or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Plenty of families have their children starting in Core F doing SL on their own. It would really depend on the abilities of your own child. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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