Tag: Printables
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 […]
Let’s Get Started! Steps to Plan Your New Homeschool Year
Whether you’re starting homeschooling in the middle of the year, during the summer, or are an experienced homeschool-veteran, the first day of homeschool should be an exciting time! With that, there can also be some anxieties about the beginning of a new year. To make the transition seamless, we’ve come up with some back to […]
Fourth of July Activities for Homeschoolers
“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 […]
Memorial Day Activities for Homeschoolers
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. […]
Do Homeschoolers Need High School Diplomas or Transcripts?
Homeschooling through the high school years may seem daunting, but it is completely doable and perhaps far easier than you imagine! Since homeschooling is a legal form of education, yes – your student will need to have a high school transcript documenting their credits earned. In almost all states, homeschooled graduates earn a legal high […]
Veterans Day Activities for Children
Each year, on November 11, a Veterans Day National Ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery. At 11 a.m., a color guard made up of members from each of the branches of military service, honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. Many homeschooling families use the time leading up to […]
How to Set SMART and Practical Homeschool Student Goals
Whether it is required by your state or not, homeschool goal-setting is simply good educational practice. In essence, by choosing to homeschool your child, you have decided to move your child’s education from group-centered to individualized. In doing so, you have grasped the opportunity to build an education based on your child’s strengths, challenges, and […]
Integrating Black History Month Lesson Plans into Our Homeschool
Why do we celebrate Black History Month in our homeschool? It all started with a momentous trip to New York City that we took when my boys were both in the middle school grades of our homeschool journey. Since we live somewhat rurally, the whole of the trip was an eye-opener, but our walking tour […]
Labor Day Activities for Homeschoolers
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 […]
Setting Parent and Family Homeschool Goals
Planning homeschool goals and objectives isn’t always easy. I remember when we first started homeschooling, I had these grand plans for what we would accomplish throughout our first year. What I didn’t have was a concrete outline of our goals, therefore actioning on completing them was tough. I discovered, over time, that setting homeschool goals […]
Hands-On Science & Math Activities for Homeschoolers
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 […]
Free Printable: Weekly Homeschool Planner
Being a homeschool teacher can get quite busy at times which is why Time4Learning makes planning your child’s homeschool schedule easy with our built in lesson plans and activity planner. Even though Time4Learning is an online curriculum, we offer parents many helpful worksheets and planners that can be printed and on hand for a quick […]