Tag: Social Studies
Engage Your Child’s Curiosity With Inquiry-Based Learning
Everyone may have different reasons for homeschooling, but a common thread is a desire to inspire children to love learning and become lifelong learners. “Inquiry-based learning,” or IBL, is one of the best ways of achieving this goal. Its child-directed, investigative core is why methods such as Montessori and unschooling are so popular. Continue reading […]
Learn About and Celebrate Black History Month in February!
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 […]
Learn About and Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s activism and his historic and moving speeches have inspired millions throughout the years. Besides being an exceptional orator, Dr. King was also instrumental 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 […]
Easy, Family-Friendly Holiday Games and Activities
Is your “to-do” list packed? Will company be arriving at your house in a few short days? Are decorations only just beginning to mesh and has your shopping list reached the ground? Although the holiday season is filled with joy, demands seem to be endless and stress, tangible. In the midst of chaos, it can […]
Q&A with Our Product Director on Time4Learning Updates
We had a chance to sit down with Jenny Eickhoff, Time4Learning’s Director of Product Management, to learn more about her role with Time4Learning, the company’s approach to technology and innovation, and some recent updates to the online PreK – 12 curriculum. Q: How long have you been with Time4Learning? What is your role with the […]
Back to Homeschool! 5 Easy Ways to Incorporate Outdoor Learning
It’s back to school time and incorporating outdoor learning is a great way to kick-off the new homeschool year. Check out these family-oriented outdoor activities that can be customized to fit almost any grade level and boost your children’s knowledge in their core subjects. Study the Natural Setting in Your Town Make natural studies a […]
Educational Games & Activities for 1st Graders
Helping Your First Grader Learn Without Even Realizing It! Educational games can help children remember important concepts and create a solid foundation. In first grade, when children are so young, learning games can help your child explore new concepts while practicing important memory and motor skills. If you are looking to make learning fun for […]
Benefits of Project-Based Learning
Project-based learning (PBL) has been around for at least several centuries. Many trace its beginnings to John Dewey, an American educator and philosopher, and his 1897 book “My Pedagogical Creed.” In it, he proposed the concept of ‘learning by doing’ and making students active, rather than passive learners. Others trace the origins of PBL even […]
Reverse Homeschool Burnout With These LEGO® Activities
There are many ways to prevent homeschool burnout: field trips, a new curriculum, a different schedule or change of scenery. In our house, we incorporate LEGO® into our homeschooling activities from time to time, so when another homeschool mom gave me the idea to use them to reverse homeschool burnout, I was all about it. […]
