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Time4Learning is a reputable company that provides comprehensive home education solutions. It operates under the Cambium Learning Group, which specializes in education essentials. Time4Learning offers a complete curriculum with additional courses and programs, including electives, foreign language courses, and a math facts practice program. You can also access enhanced homeschool worksheets..
Time4Learning Blog
2d ago
Whether you’re starting homeschooling in the middle of the year, during the summer, or are an experienced homeschool-veteran, the first day of homeschool should be an exciting time! With that, there can also be some anxieties about the beginning of a new year. To make the transition seamless, we’ve come up with some back to homeschool ideas in the checklist below. Read on to make the best of this year!;
Pre-Planning Stage (1+ months away)
Research your state’s requirements for homeschooling. Certain states may have testing requirements or curriculum requirements for specific grade levels. Yo ..read more
Time4Learning Blog
2w ago
As the summer months approach, many caregivers – whether their child attends traditional school or is homeschooled – worry about gaps in learning. This topic is never more present in conversation than in the context of summer learning loss or the summer slide. Simply put, learning loss can occur during the summer months when students are less engaged academically, thus “losing” what they’ve learned the year prior.
This lack of engagement finds parents scrambling for resources to help the kids in their lives retain more of what they’ve learned and ensure they’re better poised for a successful s ..read more
Time4Learning Blog
2M ago
Gardening is not only a relaxing hobby but can also be an exceptional learning opportunity for students. Here are some of the easy learning opportunities available in your home garden for students from preschool to high school.
Starting Your Homeschool Garden
You don’t need acreage or even a backyard to start a small garden! Find a solution that fits your space and budget. You can grow plants without a big budget in a plastic storage tub, fabric grow bags, or even a kiddie pool. Especially in early spring, you will be able to find already-started plants in home improvement stores. We also rec ..read more
Time4Learning Blog
3M ago
Welcome to the curious calendar anomaly that is the leap year, a year that occurs every four years to balance our earthly orbit and keep our calendars running smoothly. This quirk in timekeeping has fascinated cultures through the ages, sparking unusual traditions, mathematical conundrums, and scientific discoveries.
In this deep dive into leap year lore, we’ll explore why we have leap years, delve into their historical significance, celebrate peculiar leap year traditions around the world, and outfit you with educational at-home activities to engage your children in this once-every-quadrenni ..read more
Time4Learning Blog
4M ago
The Lunar New Year also known as “Spring Festival” in some areas, is the observance of the new year using the lunisolar calendar. It’s traditionally celebrated in several Asian countries such as China, South Korea, Tibet, and Vietnam, not to mention diaspora communities of Asian descent in the US and all around the world. The new year begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later on the first full moon of the lunar calendar. A lunar year includes 12 full cycles of the moon and is around 354 days.
Interesting Facts About Lunar New Year
The origins of the Lunar New ..read more
Time4Learning Blog
4M ago
As parents educating their children at home, you might wonder, “Is it possible to fit volunteering into a homeschooler’s schedule? At what age can someone start volunteering?” These are the questions this blog aims to answer, along with highlighting why your homeschooler should get involved in volunteering.
How Community Service Can Benefit Your Homeschooler
Volunteering goes beyond altruism; it offers a range of advantages that can enrich your homeschooler’s overall experience. Despite the misconception that homeschoolers lack socialization, volunteering provides them with opportunities to i ..read more
Time4Learning Blog
5M ago
While it’s not possible to remove all testing from your child’s academic career, it is possible to help them develop strategies to mitigate test anxiety.
Many things can contribute to test anxiety:
Lack of preparation
Poor performance on previous exams
Being overly concerned with grades
Fear of parental disapproval
Perfectionism
Luckily, with the right preparation and mindfulness, you can help your child combat their test anxiety. Read on to learn easy test-prep strategies and how Time4Learning can be your preparation partner!
General Strategies to Reduce Test Anxiety
The good news is that ..read more
Time4Learning Blog
6M ago
While it’s not possible to remove all testing from your child’s academic career, it is possible to help them develop strategies to mitigate test anxiety.
Many things can contribute to test anxiety:
Lack of preparation
Poor performance on previous exams
Being overly concerned with grades
Fear of parental disapproval
Perfectionism
Luckily, with the right preparation and mindfulness, you can help your child combat their test anxiety. Read on to learn easy test-prep strategies and how Time4Learning can be your preparation partner!
h2>General Strategies to Reduce Test Anxiety
The good news is ..read more
Time4Learning Blog
6M ago
As the world is changing, the way we teach our children is evolving too. Learning does not only happen in a classroom but also in the home – and not just at a desk, but anywhere in the house. In fact, The home kitchen can be an excellent place to instill learning opportunities for your child. From simple math activities and hands-on science labs to cultural exploration and lessons on nutrition, there are many ways to use the kitchen to create a fun and educational experience. Let’s discuss easy learning opportunities in the home kitchen for K-12 students in math, science, storytelling, and cul ..read more
Time4Learning Blog
7M ago
Incorporating real-world connections into elementary math education is a powerful way to make learning more engaging and meaningful. By using everyday examples, such as cooking or money, students can see how math applies to their daily lives. Math games, technology, art and even books can also be valuable tools to foster a lifelong appreciation for math. Here are some hands-on activities to help bring math concepts to life.
Using the Kitchen for Building Math Skills Kindergarten Through 2nd Grade Activities
Letting your younger student help in the kitchen offers many fun opportunities for pra ..read more