Tag: Activities

Each year, on November 11, a Veterans Day National Ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery. At 11 a.m., a color guard made up of members from each of the branches of military service, honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. Many homeschooling families use the time leading up to […]

Fall, and all of the season’s beautiful colors, foods, sports, and festivals, is here. For all of us involved in our children’s education, fall is a pivotal time to strengthen skills, reclaim any learning losses from “summer slide”, and prevent student burnout early in the school year. Fall learning activities can be just what your […]

With summer upon us, it’s the perfect time to break out of the mold in your homeschool approach. If you’re looking for an alternative to your usual routine, project-based learning could be a fun option. Project-based learning is an educational practice that uses real-life projects to sharpen core skills in math, science, language arts, and […]

Each Fourth of July, our nation celebrates independence from Great Britain. Did you know our nation has a second holiday dedicated to freedom? Juneteenth is a day designated to honor and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal troops finally reached one of the deepest parts of the […]

Updated 10/13/22 They’re finally here! The 12 winning drawings from our 2022 Summer Art Contest have been brought to life as cute and cuddly plushies. Time4Learning students were given the freedom to draw and color anything — themselves, a pet, someone important to them, or a unique character they made up — and they came […]

Summertime in South Florida is…hot. For me, it is also the perfect time to evaluate my kiddo’s performance over the last year, and make any necessary adjustments. I learned the hard way that you can’t wait for July or August  to roll around to start thinking about the upcoming year. We did that our first […]

Each May, our country gives a well-deserved and rousing message of thanks to our men and women serving in the military. The president makes a proclamation, recalling the incredible impact that the U.S. Armed Forces have made on the history and development of our country. Let’s explore what Military Appreciation Month is and how you […]

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. […]

The history of Presidents Day is a bit of a brain teaser. It began as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday, which is February 22, 1732, but during most of the 1800s, it was simply an unofficial observance. In the late 1870s, it became a federal holiday when Senator Stephen Wallace Dorsey of Arkansas proposed […]

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 […]

Updated 2/17/22 Congratulations to all the winners of our 2021 Back-to-School Art Contest! The contest attracted over 4,000 impressive entries! We had a very difficult time choosing the winners with so much talented artwork. Check out the video of the 12 stuffed creations below alongside the original drawing. Subscribe to our blog to stay tuned […]

Burnout this time of year can impact everyone in your home, and we’re here to help. With these easy, fun, and affordable activities, you can keep the springtime learning going and keep your child engaged. If you’re not looking to make any major changes in your homeschool schedule, many of these ideas are perfect for […]

When you’re thinking about math activities for kindergarten, focus on fun, interaction and hands-on. By combining these elements, your kids will become more engaged and excited about doing addition for kindergarten. As a bonus, they will also be improving their visual, logical, social, verbal and physical learning skills. Boosting these important skills will help your […]

This contest has ended. You can view and enter our current contest here. UPDATED April 29, 2021 A few months ago, we shared the 12 winning drawings from our most recent online art contest for kids. Students were asked to draw and color anything they wanted — whether it was a self-portrait, a pet, a […]

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 […]