Time4Learning Review
Time4Learning is a good online homeschool resource for those with auditory and visual learners. My son, a Kindergartner, adores the computer and catches on very quickly to games and activities on it. His comprehension skills in general leave much to be desired, so this was a welcomed addition to his curriculum. The graphics and audio are fun and engaging. This is very well paced and digestible for children and parents–they are nice enough to include a curriculum guide and record keeping on the site. I loved that access was given to the preceding and succeeding grade level in each subject. For Kindergarten, this includes language arts and math only. This program can be completed at the individual learner’s pace and is available 24-7. I had two concerns with Time4Learning. The first was a technical hiccup that occurred twice in one session. Nothing’s perfect, so I can forgive this. The second was approaches to comprehension of a lesson. Each lesson on a skill begins with it being taught then follows with exercises to show the skill has been mastered. A time or two, the comprehension exercises were not accurate in assessing that my son learned the skill. Fortunately, these were skills he did, in fact, already know. This is, however, a common and not necessarily a major issue that can be a factor in almost any educational program. Do I consider these drawbacks? Absolutely not. This educational program is commendable for being technologically and educationally sound, as well as affordable.
If you’re looking for a curriculum suitable to any learning style that’s self paced and, most importantly, budget-friendly, then give Time4Learning a try.
