Time4Learning is a complete, secular online homeschool curriculum. All courses are standards-based and designed to be self-paced, allowing students to move through material at a speed that works for them.
Each lesson includes
Video instruction
Interactive quizzes to reinforce learning
Printable worksheets for offline reinforcement
Hands-on activities and experiments to do at home
Your first grader is ready to explore the world to find answers to their questions. Our first grade curriculum helps build independent reading skills by expanding on phonics knowledge and reinforcing comprehension each step of the way. Kids grow math confidence through lessons on number sense, money, shapes, and even algebraic thinking. Science units teach learners to make hypotheses while exploring physical, life, and earth sciences.
First graders have learned the importance and value of reading and are building on their fluency. At Time4Learning we focus on extending phonemic awareness, word recognition and comprehension through interactive lessons that emphasize discussion and understanding.
At Time4Learning, first graders explore:
A set of sight words to strengthen reading fluency
Words can be decoded uses phonics patterns
The meaning behind the stories, poems and other literature they read
Expressing ourselves in writing can be exciting and fun
Our math curriculum focuses on interactive learning that builds and extends number sense.
At Time4Learning, first graders discover that:
Addition and subtraction problems can be represented in a variety of ways including models, drawings, and equations
Information collected by asking questions, counting, and observing is called data
Shapes have specific attributes that define them
Our science curriculum grows learner knowledge through the research-based 5E Model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, Evaluate.
At Time4Learning, first graders discover that:
Science tools are important to scientific learning
How tools help us study matter, energy, and even the weather
Plants are living things and have certain needs
This outline shows an example of both what your child will learn (the scope) and the order in which the lessons build on each other (the sequence). More detailed lesson plans are available in the parent account. All lessons are entirely customizable.
First Grade Math
Chapter 1: Number Sense
Count to 120
Read and Write Numbers
Chapter 2: Comparing Numbers
Compare with Symbols
Ordering Numbers
Chapter 3: Place Value
Tens and Ones
Expanded Form
Chapter 4: Addition
Using Pictures and Number Lines
Addition Facts
Chapter 5: Subtraction
Take Away and Compare
Subtraction Facts
Chapter 6: Addition and Subtraction Strategies
Fact Families
Missing Numbers
Chapter 7: Word Problems
One- and Two-Step Word Problems
Chapter 8: Properties of Operations
Commutative and Associative
Chapter 9: Fractions
Equal Parts
Chapter 10: Money
Identifying Coins
Counting Coins
Chapter 11: Time
Hour and Half Hour
Chapter 12: Measurement
Compare Lengths
Chapter 13: Data
Picture Graphs
Bar Graphs
Chapter 14: Geometry
2D and 3D Shapes
Chapter 15: Patterns
Repeating and Growing Patterns
Chapter 16: Algebra Thinking
Input/Output Tables
Chapter 17: Review and Test Prep
Mixed Practice
Chapter 18: Math Tools
Using Manipulatives and Charts
First Grade Language Arts
Chapter 1: Consonants and Short Vowels
Letter Sounds and Blending
Chapter 2: Long Vowels and Digraphs
a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e
sh, ch, th, wh
Chapter 3: R-Controlled Vowels
ar, er, ir, or, ur
Chapter 4: Diphthongs
ou, ow, oi, oy
Chapter 5: Word Families and Phonics Patterns
ack, ick, ock
Chapter 6: High-Frequency Words
Sight Word Practice
Chapter 7: Vocabulary
Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones
Chapter 8: Spelling
Weekly Lists and Assessments
Chapter 9: Nouns and Pronouns
People, Places, Things
Chapter 10: Verbs
Action and Linking
Chapter 11: Adjectives and Adverbs
Describing Words
Chapter 12: Sentences
Types of Sentences
Punctuation
Chapter 13: Capitalization
Names, Titles, Beginning of Sentences
Chapter 14: Reading Comprehension
Main Idea and Details
Sequencing and Retelling
Chapter 15: Listening and Speaking
Responding to Stories
Chapter 16: Writing Sentences
Subjects and Predicates
Chapter 17: Writing Paragraphs
Topic Sentences and Support
Chapter 18: Opinion and Narrative Writing
Personal and Imaginative Writing
Chapter 19: Informational Writing
How-To and Report Writing
First Grade Science
Chapter 1: Inquiry
Using Tools to Observe
Chapter 2: Physical Science
Matter
Materials & Mixtures
Light Energy
Sound Energy
Magnets
Chapter 3: Life Science
Plants
Chapter 4: Earth and Space
Weather Patterns and Seasons
Child benefits
Gamified learning
Make education exciting with interactive and animated lessons that turn learning into an adventure!
Screen-free activities
Enhance digital learning with printable worksheets, reading lists, and unit study supplements.
Flexible subject levels
Easily switch between PreK-5 grade levels or use multiple grade levels for different subjects at once.
Parent benefits
Effortless grading
Say goodbye to grading stress! Our platform automatically grades assignments and tracks your student’s progress.
Easy planning
Our Activity Planner simplifies your life helping you plan based on your child's interests and weekly schedule.
Supportive community
Connect with both new and experienced homeschool parents for support and inspiration.
FAQs
Most early learners spend about 30 minutes to 1 hour daily, depending on their attention span and schedule.
Time4Learning encourages flexibility, so you can tailor the time to your child’s needs and family routine.
Time4Learning offers flexible learning for busy families. Our curriculum works on any device with a 10-inch screen or larger and a stable internet connection. For the best experience, use Chrome or Firefox.
Note: Amazon Fire tablets are not supported.
While Time4Learning lessons are designed for independent use, younger children often benefit from parental guidance, especially when navigating the platform or working on new concepts. You can sit with your child or check in as needed.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.2 / 5 from 458 reviews.
I'm so glad I found this tool in my homeschooling journey! It is an absolute must have. It is very easy to navigate and plan. The lessons are very engaging and I LOVE that they are short because there is no way my son would engage if they weren't, but it helps him feel like he is accomplishing something if he can check off a few lessons at time vs. If they were too long. He has ADHD and learning disabilities but is still able to engage, navigate and learn from this website. He even enjoys playing the games!
My 7yr old son has always struggled with language arts with having dyslexia & severe ADHD and he was never able to get the one on one help he needed in public schools but not long into time4learning my son has learned to read small sentences in books and said he’s loving homeschooling. He says time4learning is very interesting👏🏼
My 5 yr old son has severe adhd and autism and he wakes up very excited to do time4learning and says he has so much fun learning!
We absolutely love Time4learning ♥️
She has been so encouraged with this curriculum. I will also add that since i am so involved, i can tell when she get's unmotivated. I am able to sit with her, walk through the problems and what i find is she actually needed to advance. I'm catching her ability is actually farther along than i think at first...her scores begin to lower when she isn't engaged, I'll advance her in the same subject matter and she excels again. I remember doing the same thing at her age (i had forgotten honestly) and i am beyond thrilled this program allows me to evaluate her so easily. THANK YOU SO MUCH! -ila Selene
Yall have done such a wonderful job putting the program together that my son just does everything on his own and it has built a confidence in him that is really noticeable and I love it!
We love t4l! My 1st grader is almost done with his 1st grade year, we went from a pretty rough year in public school struggling to even get him to school, when he use to love the idea and to Learn new things, to thriving, and loving to learn again!
I like that it all human talking and not AI generated. Overall a great educational value, explanations, exercises and then again explaining what was done right or wrong. I think it's really well done. We had issues sometime connecting to the server but it didn't happen lately. The time4math facts is fantastic and the science part as well.
We have been using Time4Learning for our two sons, one in 7th grade and the other in 2nd grade, and we are genuinely very happy with their progress. Since moving to homeschooling, we have seen a significant improvement in their understanding, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning. They enjoy studying much more than they did in a traditional school environment.
Our main concern is planning for their long-term academic future. We understand that Time4Learning provides an excellent curriculum, but we would like guidance on the pathway from homeschooling to internationally recognized qualifications.
Specifically, we would appreciate your advice on the following:
1. Can students using Time4Learning appear for internationally recognized examinations such as IGCSE/O Levels or other equivalent qualifications?
2. What is the recommended academic pathway from homeschooling to college and university admission?
3. At what age or grade should homeschool students begin preparing for O Levels or similar examinations?
4. Does Time4Learning provide any guidance, resources, or partnerships for families planning this path?
We are fully committed to homeschooling and would like to continue using Time4Learning as our primary curriculum. Our goal is to ensure that our children receive a quality education while also obtaining qualifications that will allow them to pursue higher education anywhere in the world.
We would greatly appreciate your guidance and recommendations.
Thank you for providing such a wonderful learning platform for our children.
Imtiaz and Nausheen parent
Oliver loved Language Arts and the extensions most of all. Science was fun but he hsd a bit of trouble with Math. Honestly, I think he is smarter but doesn't feel challenged. He plays around too much and acts dumb allot. He has been doing alot of stiming I believe it's called and given the weather here in Missouri he didn't get out too often. That and little interaction with other children compared to the Aquatic center or visits to the park and being overstimulated from the new Nintendo switch has made his behavioral issues worse. Matthew and I want to try sending him back to school in Autumn 🍂 but overall, Time 4 Learning has fulfilled all of our wishes with Curriculum for a 1st grader and I am happy he finally finished all Curriculum.
This online curriculum is very very user friendly! I was brand new to homeschooling for my autistic son and this program allows me to control and adjust and just tweak it to meet my son's individual needs! My daughter is also autistic and will be starting the time4learning this fall as well!
My son had such a wonderful experience on his first grade journey, I cannot wait for second grade. Time4learning gave him confidence and courage to improve is so many areas. He can't wait for start 2 grade with Time4learning
I greatly appreciate time4learning as one of the resources for homeschooling, its easy to start up and i also appreciate that it allows you to generate reports for your childs progress , and allows your child to learn independently anytime anywhere . Will be recommending to other parents !
It has been a big help to have everything organized and prepared for us! This program has helped to get us started on this adventure and we can't wait to add our other 5 children.
