Tag: Core Subjects

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

For some families, March 14th can seem like just an ordinary day. For others, though, 3/14 is more than just a day…in fact, it’s Pi Day! Pi, which is considered a mathematical concept that represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, starts with 3.14 but continues for 2.7 trillion digits! Why is […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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” 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Every March, the bravery, determination, and accomplishments of important women in history are celebrated and reflected on during Women’s History Month. These women come from all walks of life, races, ages, and religions. Most have overcome major obstacles, both physical and mental, to achieve their goals. Each day, they inspire both women and men, young […]

Homeschool conventions are a must for any homeschooling family. Between the vendor hall, workshops, and guest speakers, there is a ton to learn and gain from these events. Held annually by different organizers throughout the country, homeschool conventions draw thousands of families, each with their own personal homeschooling stories and different backgrounds, but all with […]