Tag: Core Subjects
Celebrate Pi Day with Fun Learning Activities
For some families, March 14 can seem like just an ordinary day. For others though, 3/14 is much more than that. In fact, it’s a day to celebrate the mathematical constant we all remember learning in middle school, which is Pi! As a refresher, Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. […]
Integrating Black History Month Lesson Plans into Our Homeschool
Why do we celebrate Black History Month in our homeschool? It all started with a momentous trip to New York City that we took when my boys were both in the middle school grades of our homeschool journey. Since we live somewhat rurally, the whole of the trip was an eye-opener, but our walking tour […]
Ways to Keep Students Engaged in the Digital Learning Era
Advances in technology have allowed for the development of online education, and the pandemic has accelerated its usage; however, student engagement in online learning can be a challenge. Good news! There are ways to help your kids thrive during remote learning. Why is student engagement important? When online learning takes the form of repetitive lessons […]
Why Choose a Customized Summer Learning Program?
Various studies have found that students lose some of their school-year gains in reading and math during the summer months. For instance, one recent study has third graders losing 20% of their gains in reading and seventh graders losing nearly 50% in math! If you want to avoid these “summer slide” losses, check out Time4Learning’s […]
Activities to Motivate Children to Learn Math
Teach Your Kids about Money During Math Awareness Month Did you know April is Math Awareness Month? Well, I sure didn’t until about two months ago when I was looking for ways to reverse burnout in my homeschool (yes that pesky time of the year has caught us completely off guard). While I was searching […]
Fun Ways to Build Reading Skills with LEGO® Bricks
If you have children, then more than likely you have LEGO® bricks around the house. I know I do. My kids and I love them! We use them for so many things. But believe me when I say: they are everywhere! My bare feet have had several run-ins with them and it wasn’t pretty. Ouch! […]
Sharpen Your Child’s STEM Skills With An Afterschool Program
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) pervades our lives — from the roads and bridges that take us from point A to point B every day to calculating our budget for our grocery store list. Not only is STEM a big driver of our global economy, but it continuously generates new career opportunities for men […]
Hands-On Science & Math Activities for Homeschoolers
It’s the start of the homeschool year and you want your child to be on top of their math and science game! Be sure to add some hands-on activities in your homeschool schedule to keep your students engaged. Below are several ideas to get you started: Hands-On Science Activities Grab a few items from your […]
Labor Day Activities for Homeschoolers
The first Monday of September in the United States is dedicated to the celebration of the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made throughout its history. The roots of the commemoration are full of turmoil, however. At the height of the Industrial Revolution of the late 1800s, children as young as six […]
How to Help Struggling Readers This Back to School Season
Now that the summer has come and gone, many parents are preparing for the new homeschool year. If you noticed your child had trouble reading last year, now’s the time to have a plan to help them. Reading plays a pivotal role in education, and it’s important for students to completely grasp the topic to […]
Prevent Summer Learning Loss with These Ideas
It’s summer time! School is out, the sun is shining, and children are ready for fun. Parents, however, may be worried about preventing summer learning loss, also known as “summer slide.” Just because school is out does not mean that your child stops learning! Read on for summer learning tips for parents. What is summer […]
Independence Day Activities for Homeschoolers
“Independence Day” or “July 4th” — two names for the patriotic holiday set aside for the commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On that day, the Continental Congress put the original 13 colonies in motion toward the creation of a new nation — the United States of America. That’s certainly […]
Flag Day Activities for Homeschoolers
June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. It is a day set aside to celebrate the adoption of our country’s most recognizable symbol. Many nations have a dedicated day to honor their flag, and in the U.S. we chose this date because our flag was first adopted on June 14, 1777. Students are […]
Memorial Day Activities for Homeschoolers
Every year, the last Monday of May is Memorial Day in the United States. It is a time when our nation collectively pauses to remember the service and sacrifice of all those in the armed services who have died. Most local towns or communities will schedule specific services, parades, or ceremonies for the service members. […]
Learning Throughout the Summer
Time certainly does fly. I can’t believe summer is almost here. But before it does arrive, I always like to share some ideas for homeschooling during the summer. I don’t know about you, but my children tend to get a little lazy during the hot summer months. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind giving […]
