Five in a Row and Time4Learning

Considering using a homeschool unit study like Five in a Row? Many parents new to homeschooling find that one of the most difficult choices they make is to select which homeschool curriculum approach to use. The web is full of homeschool resource lists, learning styles discussions, and homeschool resource reviews. Sifting through the various homeschool options can be confusing as parents try to find the best curriculum for their children. Visit our parents forum to read a discussion about parents using Five in a Row along with Time4Learning.

Thematic Unit Study - The Five in a Row Approach

A unit study, or thematic unit, approach integrates all subject areas around a common theme or idea. For instance, a thematic unit like Five in a Row's is organized around reading a selected book every day for five days (hence the name "Five in a Row"). Each day's activity is themed to the book. For instance, Monday's lesson might be on social studies, Tuesday's on language, and so on throughout the week. The idea is that children, especially children in the four-to-eight year old age range that Five in a Row is geared toward, enjoy the repetition of reading a familiar story multiple times. Five in a Row also publishes Before Five in a Row for two-to-four year olds and Beyond Five in a Row for eight-to-twelve year olds.

When children are interested in the chosen book, this approach is enjoyable and successful. Many children enjoy blending a thematic unit study with another supplementary curriculum of contrasting style, especially one that integrates online activities with learning.

An eclectic approach to homeschooling

Most families discover that their children's educational needs are best met by blending several homeschool programs and approaches, rather than choosing one all-encompassing curriculum.. This eclectic homeschool approach provides an optimal outcome. Time4Learning's experience shows that there is no single, best homeschool material. Rather than feeling torn between homeschool resources, parents should create diversity through different materials and activities.

Time4Learning works with Five in a Row's thematic unit study

All child learn differently and most respond very well to online delivery of homeschool materials. In addition, many children benefit from seeing a topic or concept presented in more than one way before what's being taught "clicks" for them. Time4Learning's online, interactive style complements Five in a Row's literature-based program.

Time4Learning offers interactive, self-paced instruction in math, language arts, reading, social studies and science. Many families report that using Time4Learning in conjunction with A Beka has enhanced their child's academic success. Time4Learning's online educational software can be used as either a core or supplemental curriculum.

The benefits of using Time4Learning and Five in a Row together

Time4Learning appeals to a wide range of learning styles. Our online learning materials are especially well-suited to children who are visual or kinesthetic learners. These children can take advantage of Time4Learning's interactive, multi-media materials.

Time4Learning is a new approach to homeschool. Our online learning materials take advantage of today's technology. It's a convenient, interactive homeschool resource that helps children from preschool through elementary and middle school.

Children like using the computer to learn. Time4Learning's homeschool curriculum engages and challenges children, letting them work at their own pace.

Parents like that it tracks progress and helps children advance by teaching with individualized learning paths that assure coverage of the skills, and that it clearly presents the concepts children need to succeed.

Use as much or as little as you need. Time4Learning's self-paced, modularized lesson plans allow you to move forward and back through the materials whenever you want. You can skip lessons that teach concepts your child has already mastered and repeat those he or she has not. The choice is yours. With Time4Learning, you are always in control.

Time4Learning is proven effective with homeschoolers, has a low monthly price, and provides a money-back guarantee so you can make sure that it works for your children, risk free! Sign up for Time4Learning as part of your overall homeschool curricula.

Sign up for Time4Learning and gain access to a variety of educational materials, which will engage and challenge your child to succeed. Make Time4Learning a part of your children's homeschool resources.

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