Unit Study Supplement: Arizona Facts, U.S. 48th State
On February 14, 1912, the last of the contiguous (sharing a common border) states was added to the Union — the state of Arizona. Only Hawaii and Alaska joined the United States after AZ. Although it was late to statehood, Arizona’s timeline before and after admission is an interesting one. Why not dig deeper into […]
Unit Study Supplement: Ronald Reagan, U.S. 40th President
Having been a radio host, sportscaster, and actor in his career, it is no surprise that President Ronald Reagan is often called “The Great Communicator.” It is said that his soothing tone of voice and his natural charm had total strangers quickly feeling like they were old friends. He took command of any stage and […]
Unit Study Supplement: Abraham Lincoln, U.S. 16th President
On February 12 of each year, we stop to remember the life and accomplishments of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. Sometimes called “The Great Emancipator,” Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which eventually led to the freeing of all slaves in the USA. Although his birthday is not a federal holiday, states such as Connecticut, Illinois, […]
Unit Study Supplement: Massachusetts Facts, U.S. 6th State
On February 6, 1788, the Province of Massachusetts Bay officially became the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the sixth state to join the Union. Did you notice that phrase “Commonwealth of Massachusetts” instead of “state of Massachusetts?” Yes, MA is definitely a state, but because the word commonwealth is used in the original state constitution, it can […]
Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills Test Scores
In 2015, only 36% of the United States’ fourth grade students performed at or above the “proficient” level in reading in national reading assessments. Although these assessments are only one part of the full picture of student performance, they indicate that, on the whole, elementary students need additional reading support. After all, reading skills affect […]
Time4Learning’s Snowflake Design Contest Winners!
A big thank you to everyone who participated in Time4Learning’s Snowflake Design Contest. There were so many creative snowflakes submitted! It was tough voting, but with the help of the public, here are the top three winners. Congratulations to all of our snowflake design finalists: 1st Place Winner 2nd Place Winner 3rd Place Winner Make […]
