Tag: Homeschool Unit Study
Flag Day History and Celebration Activities
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. Quick History […]
Ideas for Celebrating Lunar New Year
The Lunar New 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 several Asian countries such as China, South Korea, Tibet, and Vietnam, not to mention diaspora communities of Asian descent in the US and all around the world. The […]
Learn About and Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s activism and powerful speeches have inspired millions. Besides being an exceptional orator, he played a crucial role in significant legislative changes in the United States, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Immigration and Nationality Services Act of 1965, and the Fair Housing […]
Celebrating Great Women in History in March
Every March, people around the world celebrate the bravery, determination, leadership, and accomplishments of important women who have shaped history during Women’s History Month. These women come from all walks of life, races, ages, and religions, and have overcome major obstacles to achieve their goals. Each day, they inspire people both young and old to […]
Learn About and Celebrate Black History Month in February!
February is designated as Black History Month in the United States. This special time gives people across the country the opportunity to showcase and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black and African Americans. Why Was February Chosen for Black History Month? On September 9th, 1915, Carter G. Woodson, an alumnus of the University […]
Juneteenth History and Celebrations
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 […]
Celebrate Presidents Day in Your Homeschool
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 […]
Unit Study Supplement: Theodore Roosevelt, U.S. 26th President
Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest president to serve and an extraordinary one. He worked very hard to improve the quality life for the average American. Born and raised in New York, Roosevelt was homeschooled, then went on to attend Harvard University and then later studied Law at Columbia. He entered the politics field afterwards, becoming a part […]
Homeschool Unit Study Supplement: Giving, Hope, and Family
And just like that, the year is coming to a close, and the end-of-year hustle and bustle is upon us. If you’re like me at this time of year, homeschooling tends to get lost in the shuffle of preparing meals, travel arrangements, buying gifts, and more. But humor me and forget all about your to-do […]
Homeschool Unit Study Supplement: Earth and Space
It’s no secret that Time4Learning is the most convenient, comprehensive online homeschool curriculum available. We offer more than 3,000 student-paced multimedia activities in language arts, math, science, and social studies. And while our homeschool tools including lesson plans by grade and subject make it less time consuming to plan your homeschool day, week, month ,or year, […]
