Keeping It Simple

I have already given a fairly detailed description of our experience with Time 4 Learning , so I will just give a brief update this time. Today (Sunday), my son walked in to our schoolroom and asked if he should do his "computer school" now. I asked him if he wanted to and his response was "ummm, yah". I'd have to say that when my 7 year old tells me he wants to do his school on Sunday, it is pretty much a "thumbs up" from him. From my point of view, this program is a nice fit for James. He is learning, he enjoys it, and he is able to use it mostly independently.  I enjoy working with my children, and much of our learning happens with all of us participating, but it is nice to have something that can be done that does not rely solely on me. A parent looking for their child to be independent will like this program. I have a few concerns that I expressed in my previous post , but I have to confess to not having the time to properly investigate the...

Back on February 10th I posted this: I've been invited to try Time4Learning for one month in exchange for a candid review. My opinion will be entirely my own, so be sure to come back and read about my experience. Time4Learning is an online educational program that can be used in many ways including as a homeschooling curriculum or after school tutorial. Find out how to write your own curriculum review for Time4Learning. A pretty generous offer! I signed all three of my boys up forgetting that we are living on the edge as it is, and that adding one more thing (little as it is) in to our schedule takes some effort. Given that lack of time, most of my efforts went in to trying this program with my 7 year old. I have stated a few times (in weekly wrap-ups) that I like TIME 4 LEARNING for my "schoolish son". This 7 year old really likes his books- once he complained to his auntie that I did not even buy him a math book! This program fits nicely with his personality. I...

Speaking of being a curriculum junkie!! (see previous post;)) While I stand by my position to stand by the tried and true, we are going to give this a try for a month. I will keep you updated on what we think! I've been invited to try Time4Learning for one month in exchange for a candid review. My opinion will be entirely my own, so be sure to come back and read about my experience. Time4Learning is an online educational program that can be used in many ways including as a homeschooling curriculum or afterschool tutorial . Find out how to write your own curriculum review for Time4Learning.