Time4Learning

Time4Learning is a mastery-based homeschool program for PreK-12th grade that uses videos to teach children all academic subjects including Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Used by over 600,000 homeschool families it’s one of the oldest and most popular comprehensive, secular homeschool programs.

After sifting through thousands of parent comments and reviews to get a sense of the unique style and approach of each all-in-one curriculum, we selected 6 mastery-based programs including Time4Learning, that stood out in terms of consistent positive feedback from parents, a progressive learning approach and secular curriculum. 

While Time4Learning wasn’t our #1 pick, it has some clear advantages, especially to parents who need a break from teaching. In terms of ages and subjects, the program is one of the most comprehensive that we’ve looked at, aside from Khan Academy. Likewise, since the program is video-based, it’s one of the easiest to use if you a parent doesn’t have the time or interest to lead lessons. The program costs $20/month which is relatively inexpensive compared to other programs. Assessment tools help parents track progress and ensure their children are at the level they expect.

What parents love

• It’s easy to use if you don’t have the bandwidth to teach.

• The site broadly hits all the bases so it’s a good choice for parents concerned about their children meeting state standards for academics.

• Customer service is excellent.

• The videos are clear and include fun animations and people to keep children entertained.

• It’s inexpensive

What parents don’t like

• The science program is lacking depth and teaches evolution, but does not explicitly debunk creationism.

• It’s adequate for covering the bases but doesn’t go in-depth on content. 

• The site is somewhat buggy.

• This program in general seems to be hit or miss in terms of how it’s received by children. Kids either love it or hate it. 

• Some families complain that the site is too childish.

Reviews from parents

“We used Time4Learning for the first time last school year. This year, we are using the curriculum again, as well as some other resources to meet all the requirements of our state. We love the material provided and the interactive nature of the curriculum. We also like the ability to choose courses that are behind and beyond the current grade to make adjustments for the learning abilities of our children. Time4Learning provides a number of resources to help you get up and going and they are used by a large number of homeschoolers.” - Phil

“Time4Learning has made homeschool possible. I love that they take his school history and IEP into consideration when mapping his curriculum. I can check his progress for the app, and at $20 it doesn't break the bank. We took him out of school because he was so far behind and he's catching up quickly and reading more than ever. Im more than pleased.” -Stephanie

“We loved it. I started my three year old daughter for preschool on March and it has been amazing. She is almost done and we are going to Kindergarten! She has learned a lot not only how to manage a laptop to do the lessons but all the preschool skills and the language. It’s wonderful! English is not our native language and this program and how it is developed for kids helped her in vocabulary and everything. It’s a blessing! Affordable, practical and interactive! We recommend it a 100%” - Miriam