Sonlight Instructor's Guide Samples
See inside the first three weeks of every Sonlight Instructor's Guide.
Wondering what it's like to homeschool with Sonlight? An Instructor's Guide (IG) is at the heart of each complete Sonlight History / Bible / Literature, Language Arts or Science program.
Download the first three weeks of any of Sonlight Instructor's Guides below.
Select the Sonlight level to choose the 3-week Instructor's Guide (IG) samples you would like:
"K" Ages: 5–7 Grades: K–1
History / Bible / Literature
Intro to the World: Cultures
Geography and Cultures around the world and across time from creation through modern times.
5-Day Kindergarten 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Kindergarten 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
Kindergarten
Teach your children the alphabet and letter sounds. Serve as their scribe as they begin to practice creative writing. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
5-Day Language Arts K 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts K 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Science
Ecosystems, Meteorology, Physics, and Engineering Design
Sonlight Science K teaches your children to think like a scientist.
5-Day Science K Sample.pdf
"A" Ages: 6-8 Grades: 1-3
History / Bible / Literature
Exploring American History
Sonlight K shares the stories of key events and important people in American history.
5-Day History Bible Literature A 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day History Bible Literature A 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
1stGrade
Read more advanced short words. Serve as your children's scribe as they write their first short stories. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
5-Day Language Arts 1 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts 1 4-Day Sample.pdf
2ndGrade
Help your children learn to form and organize their thoughts. You might still serve as their scribe as they construct basic sentences and simple paragraphs. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
5-Day Language Arts 2 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts 2 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Science
Light and Sound Waves, Biological Features, Space Systems, and Engineering Design
The natural Earth, human body, outer space, and animals. The scientific process with STEM hands-on experiments.
5-Day: Science A 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day: Science A 4-Day Sample.pdf
"B" Ages: 7-9 Grades: 2-4
History / Bible / Literature
Intro to World History, Year 1 of 2
A history of early peoples and civilizations through the fall of Rome. Geography assignments focus on the Middle East and Asia.
5-Day History Bible Literature B 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day History Bible Literature B 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
1st Grade
Read more advanced short words. Serve as your children's scribe as they write their first short stories. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
5-Day Language Arts 1 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts 1 4-Day Sample.pdf
2nd Grade
Help your children learn to form and organize their thoughts. You might still serve as their scribe as they construct basic sentences and simple paragraphs. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
5-Day Language Arts 2 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts 2 4-Day Sample.pdf
3rd Grade
Use the unique "Diamond Notes" to guide your children step-by-step through the process of writing winning paragraphs. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
5-Day Language Arts 3 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts 3 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Science
Matter, Ecosystems, Earth Systems, and Engineering Design
States of matter and elements, animals, plants, and the Earth. The scientific process with STEM hands-on experiments.
5-Day: Science B 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day: Science B 4-Day Sample.pdf
"C" Ages: 8-10 Grades: 3-5
History / Bible / Literature
Intro to World History, Year 2 of 2
Continues from the fall of Rome and takes you through the 20th Century. Geography assignments span the globe.
5-Day History Bible Literature C 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day History Bible Literature C 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
2nd Grade
Help your children learn to form and organize their thoughts. You might still serve as their scribe as they construct basic sentences and simple paragraphs. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
5-Day Language Arts 2 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts 2 4-Day Sample.pdf
3rd Grade
Use the unique "Diamond Notes" to guide your children step-by-step through the process of writing winning paragraphs. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
5-Day Language Arts 3 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts 3 4-Day Sample.pdf
4th Grade
Write sentences and short paragraphs relatively independently. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
5-Day Language Arts 4 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts 4 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Science
Forces and Interactions, Life Systems and Cycles, Weather & Climate, and Engineering Design, Electricity, weather patterns, robots, and ecosystems. The scientific process with STEM hands-on experiments.
5-Day: Science C 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day: Science C 4-Day Sample.pdf
"B+C" Ages: 8-10 Grades: 3-5
History / Bible / Literature
Intro to World History, One Year Condensed
A condensed one-year historical and geographical survey of early peoples and civilizations through the 20th Century.
5-Day History Bible Literature B+C Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
1st Grade
Read more advanced short words. Serve as your children's scribe as they write their first short stories. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
Language Language Arts 1 5-Day Sample.pdf
2nd Grade
Help your children learn to form and organize their thoughts. You might still serve as their scribe as they construct basic sentences and simple paragraphs. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
5-Day Language Arts 2 5-Day Sample.pdf
3rd Grade
Use the unique "Diamond Notes" to guide your children step-by-step through the process of writing winning paragraphs. Imitate good writing during weekly copywork exercises.
5-Day Language Arts 3 5-Day Sample.pdf
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Science
Geology, Meteorology, and Mechanical Technology
Weather, geology and basic machines. Experiments and hands-on activities.
"D" Ages: 9-12 Grades: 4-7
History / Bible / Literature
Intro to American History, Year 1 of 2
American history from before the Spanish conquistadors through the mid-19th Century. Geography assignments cover the early exploration of the Americas.
5-Day History Bible Literature D 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day History Bible Literature D 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
D
Explore various writing styles while learning about mechanics such as similes, metaphors and hyperbole. Imitate good writing during weekly dictation excercises.
5-Day Language Arts D 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts D 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Science
Energy, Waves, Biological Systems, Earth Systems, and Engineering Design
Energy transfer, waves & communication, biological structures & geology. The scientific process with STEM hands-on experiments.
"E" Ages: 10-13 Grades: 5-8
History / Bible / Literature
Intro to American History, Year 2 of 2
American history from the mid-19th through 20th Centuries. Geography assignments cover the Americas.
5-Day History Bible Literature E 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day History Bible Literature E 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
E
Explore various writing styles and take on advanced writing mechanics and techniques. Recognize and imitate good writing during weekly dictation exercises.
5-Day Language Arts E 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts E 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Science
Physical Science, Energy in Ecosystems, Earth and Space, and Engineering Design
Chemistry, Ecology, Earth Systems and Astronomy. The scientific process with STEM hands-on experiments.
"D+ E" Ages: 10-13 Grades: 5-8
History / Bible / Literature
Intro to American History, One Year Condensed
A condensed one-year historical survey of America from its discovery through the 20th Century. The geography assignments focus on the Americas.
History Bible Literature D+E Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
D + E
Explore various writing styles and practice advanced writing techniques such as varying sentence length, using active voice, and creating authentic dialog. Recognize and imitate good writing during weekly dictation exercises.
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Science
Electricity, Magnetism & Astronomy
Electricity, magnetism and outer space. Experiments and hands-on activities.
"F" Ages: 11-14 Grades: 6-9
History / Bible / Literature
Eastern Hemisphere
A fascinating cultural study of the Eastern Hemisphere, including Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa.
5-Day History Bible Literature F 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day History Bible Literature F 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
F
Let creativity blossom through more challenging writing assignments in a variety of writing styles. Imitate good writing during weekly dictation exercises.
5-Day Language Arts F 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts F 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Science
Earth and Space Science
"G" Ages: 12-14 Grades: 7-9
History / Bible / Literature
World History, Year 1 of 2
A study of World History from ancient Egypt through the Reformation. Geography assignments cover the entire world.
5-Day History Bible Literature G 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day History Bible Literature G 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
G
Tackle advanced writing assignments and explore basic literary analysis. Imitate good writing with weekly dictation.
5-Day Language Arts G 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts G 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Science
Life Science
"H" Ages: 13-15 Grades: 8-10
History / Bible / Literature
World History, Year 2 of 2
World History continues from the 17th Century through the fall of the USSR. Geography assignments span the globe.
5-Day History Bible Literature H 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day History Bible Literature H 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
H
Increase mastery of the written word through excercises fully integrated with H History & Literature studies.
5-Day Language Arts H 5-Day Sample.pdf
4-Day Language Arts H 4-Day Sample.pdf
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Science
Physical Science
"W" Ages: 12-14 Grades: 7-9
History / Bible / Literature
One-Year World History
A one-year survey of World History. Geography assignments cover the entire world.
History Bible Literature W Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
W
Tackle advanced writing assignments and explore basic literary analysis. Imitate good writing with weekly dictation. (Same basic material as Language Arts G.)
"J" Ages: 13-15 Grades: 8-10
History / Bible / Literature
History of Science
Discover scientific inquiry of the last 4000 years.
History of Science 3-week Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
J
Tackle advanced writing assignments and explore basic literary analysis. Imitate good writing with weekly dictation. (Same basic material as Language Arts G.)
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Science
Physics, Electromagnetism, & Waves
A lab course designed to coincide with History of Science J.
"100" Ages: 13-15 Grades: 8-10
History / Bible / Literature
American History In-Depth
An in-depth study of the history of the United States from pre-Columbian America through the early 21st Century. Geography assignments focus on the United States.
Parent Instructor's Guide: History-Bible-120-Parent-Guide-Sample.pdf
Student Guide: History-Bible-120-Student-Guide-Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
American Historical Literature
Develop critical thinking, literary analysis and creative expression skills with exercises fully integrated with History & Literature 100 studies.
Parent Instructor's Guide Literature-Language Arts 130 Parent Guide Sample.pdf
Student Guide Literature-Language Arts 130 Student Guide Sample.pdf
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Science
Berean Earth Science
A high-school level lab science course from Berean Builders. Includes experiments and a unique Sonlight schedule.
Earth Sience Schedule Plus Science 155 Berean Earth Science Sample.pdf
"200" Ages: 14-17 Grades: 9-12
History / Bible
History of the Christian Church
An in-depth study of the spread of the Gospel worldwide from the time of Christ to the present. Geography assignments span the entire world.
Parent Instructor's Guide: History-Bible 220 Parent Guide Sample.pdf
Student Guide: History-Bible 220 Student Guide Sample.pdf
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Literature / Language Arts
Classic Literature
Unleash writing potential with exercises fully integrated with History & Literature 200 studies.
Parent Instructor's Guide Literature-Language Arts 230 Parent Guide Sample.pdf
Student Guide Literature-Language Arts 230 Student Guide Sample.pdf
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Science
Biology Schedule Plus
A high-school level lab science course from Apologia Educational Ministries. Includes experiments and a unique Sonlight schedule.
Biology Schedule Plus Sample.pdf
Berean Biology
A high-school level lab science course from Berean Builders. Includes experiments and a unique Sonlight schedule.
"300" Ages: 16-18 Grades: 10-12
History / Bible
20th Century World History
A history of major events throughout the world during the 20th Century. The literature program focuses on works that helped establish the Western culture's view of reality. Geography assignments span the entire world.
Parent Instructor's Guide: History-Bible 320 Parent Guide Sample.pdf
Student Guide: History-Bible 320 Student Guide Sample.pdf
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Literature / Language Arts
20th Century Literature
Solidify great writing skills through exercises fully integrated with History and Literature 300 studies. Spur students to write with passion and purpose.
Parent Instructor's Guide Literature-Language Arts 330 Parent Guide Sample.pdf
Student Guide Literature-Language Arts 330 Student Guide Sample.pdf
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Science
Berean Chemistry Schedule Plus
A high-school level lab science course from Berean Builders. Includes experiments and a unique Sonlight schedule.
"400" Ages: 17-18 Grades: 11-12
History / Bible
American Government / Civics
A thorough study of the U.S. government with emphasis on the Constitution and its historical interpretation, plus a close look at the three branches of government. Geography assignments focus on the United States.
Parent Instructor's Guide: History-Bible 420 Parent Guide Sample.pdf
Student Guide: History-Bible 420 Student Guide Sample.pdf
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Literature / Language Arts
American Literature
Prepare students for college-level writing through assignments that coordinate with the History and Literature 400 studies.
Parent Instructor's Guide Literature-Language Arts 430 Parent Guide Sample.pdf
Student Guide Literature-Language Arts 430 Student Guide Sample.pdf
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Science
Physics Schedule Plus
A high-school level course from Apologia Educational Ministries. Includes experiments and a unique Sonlight schedule
"500" Ages: 17-18 Grades: 11-12
History / Bible
World History and Worldview Studies
A college-prep study of World History through the lens of the ideas and philosophies that shaped history. The Bible portion helps students discern and solidify their Christian worldview.
Parent Instructor's Guide: History-Bible 520 Parent Guide Sample.pdf
Student Guide: History-Bible 520 Student Guide Sample.pdf
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Language Arts
World Literature
Prepare for college-level writing; fully integrated with Literature.
Parent Instructor's Guide Literature-Language Arts 530 Parent Guide Sample.pdf
Student Guide Literature-Language Arts 530 Student Guide Sample.pdf
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Science
Advanced Biology Schedule Plus
An advanced lab course from Apologia Educational Ministries preparing students for the AP* Biology test. Includes experiments and a unique Sonlight schedule.
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