Tag: Extracurricular

Time4Learning believes in the power of diversity as a way to unite our country as a whole. That’s why every February, we proudly celebrate Black History Month. It’s our way of recognizing the struggles and contributions of our nation’s African-American citizens Why Was February Chosen for Black History Month? On September 9th, 1915, Carter G. […]

The Lunar New Year, which falls on February 1st this 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 China and several other Asian countries such as South Korea, Vietnam, and Tibet. The New Year begins with the first new […]

We have so much to be grateful for this holiday season, especially during these challenging times. Celebrating with your family and friends is important. While many students who attend traditional schools are on break, it shouldn’t mean that learning has to stop too for homeschoolers. Here are some educational holiday activities and themes that will […]

It’s back to school time! After being cooped up inside for so long due to the pandemic, incorporating outdoor learning is a great way to kick-off your child’s back-to-school learning. The good news is that by following recommended guidelines, you and your family can safely enjoy the outdoors and incorporate learning into your daily activities. […]

Sandra and Julio Peña are roadschooling parents. Tired of the city life, they bought an RV and are exploring our nation, while learning on the road with their four children ages 10, 9, 5, and 4, two of whom use Time4Learning. Thanks to the flexibility of roadschooling with Time4Learning, their days on the road are […]

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 […]

Of all the things we as parents did in our own schooling, projects often stand out in our memories. Why? We often spent more time and extra effort on them, and we enjoyed being creative. Projects often moved beyond the typical reading, writing, and arithmetic work we typically did in school, and we finished our […]

As parents, we are constantly learning and growing, just like our children. Each homeschool year, my family experiences a number of highs and lows, and in the process, we learn new things. Looking back at last year, there are a lot of takeaways that we can carry with us into the new year. Below are […]

There are so many benefits that come from homeschooling. One of those being the ability to engage students in the learning process to increase their focus and promote a higher level of critical thinking skills. With a one-on-one approach, parents can easily identify learning opportunities for their students, based on their individual strengths, interests and […]

I’m sure there are a few out there, but I’ve yet to meet a family who isn’t homeschooling on a budget. Knowing how much homeschooling costs up front means not being blindsided by unexpected costs that can put a damper on the whole homeschool year. If you’ve been at this homeschooling thing for a little […]

The time had finally come and we were ready for our family vacation to Mexico. After the 6-hour flight, we finally landed and made our way to baggage claim to collect our belongings. As we stepped outside to catch a ride to our hotel, I saw a man yell, “Necesitas que te lleven?” I didn’t […]