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Time4Learning vs Sonlight®: Curriculum Features

Finding the proper features and benefits a curriculum offers is paramount when deciding which program you’ll invest your money and time in. As you shop around, you’ll discover that there are almost an unlimited amount of choices. But picking the one that suits your homeschooling needs usually comes down to a few choices.

When looking at the different features of Time4Learning and Sonlight® you’ll want a choice that agrees with your worldview, your academic goals, your children’s learning styles, and your budget. Some of the questions you may have could be:

  • Is Sonlight® curriculum christian?
  • Is Time4Learning secular?
  • Is Sonlight® homeschool accredited?
  • Which homeschool curriculum offers automated reporting?

    Comparing Time4Learning and Sonlight® Features

    When choosing a curriculum, it’s a good idea to think about the whole family unit. Are you and your spouse both working? Do you travel often? Do you have the time to commit to teaching your children for three or fours hours a day or will you require a curriculum that promotes independent learning?

    After thinking about these things, make a list of what’s most important to you. Perhaps it’s a program that makes the administrative side of teaching easier. Like we’ve said before, every family is different so, it’s important that you match a curriculum that suits you. 

    The following is a comparison list of the core features of both Time4Learning and Sonlight.

    Time4Learning Sonlight®
    Pricing Structure Monthly or yearly subscription – no contracts Individual subjects or full package purchase
    Common Core Alignment No* No*
    Lesson Style Multimedia online lessons Literature-based
    Worldview Secular Faith-based
    Access to more than one grade level Yes No
    Lesson plans available Yes Yes
    Grade levels available PreK-12 PreK-12
    Automated Recordkeeping Yes No
    Parent input required Parents choose how often and how much they want students to use the program. Time4Learning takes care of the rest. Intense parent input.
    Internet connection required Yes No
    Live support hours Yes Yes
    Parent Support Forum Available Yes Yes

    *While neither Time4Learning nor Sonlight® is specifically aligned with Common Core standards, each of the programs has always met or exceeded recommended content standards. As both curricula are used by students worldwide, they are instead designed to meet the requirements and preferences of students across the U.S. and beyond.

    If you want to learn more about Time4Learning and Sonlight®, view these additional pages.

    *Time4Learning is not affiliated with Sonlight®. Time4Learning’s purpose with this article is to provide information to families who are considering an eclectic approach to homeschooling or who wish to compare the benefits of using both curricula. Time4Learning’s products and services are not endorsed or sponsored by Sonlight®.
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    FAQs

    Time4Learning is a trusted online curriculum provider serving PreK-12th grade students. We provide student-paced lessons and activities in subjects like language arts, math, science, social studies, and electives. Our parent support features include planning and reporting tools to simplify scheduling and progress monitoring.Time4Learning lets parents control their child's learning schedule and approach. It's favored by homeschoolers as a main curriculum or a supplement and is also used for after school or summer learning to address learning gaps or maintain skills.

    Our comprehensive preschool curriculum gives students a solid foundation in all core areas through fun stories, characters, and interactive activities in math, language arts, science, and social studies.

    The elementary K-5th grade curriculum consists of standards-based language arts and math, and social studies and science for most grade levels. Time4MathFacts, our elementary-level math learning game collection, is also included for free!

    Our standards-based middle school curriculum covers math and language arts, as well as options to personalize science and social studies coursework. You can select up to 3 middle school electives for students in grades 6-8. Additional electives can be purchased for $5.00 per course, per month.

    Time4Learning’s standards-aligned high school curriculum consists of the primary subjects of language arts, math, science, and social studies. To meet individual needs and academic requirements, we offer a variety of options for math, science, and social studies coursework, as well as 15 elective courses.

    Pricing depends on the grade level of your students:

    Preschool to 5th Grade

    • $29.95 / month
    • Includes four courses
    • Access to Time4MathFacts

    6th - 12th Grade:

    • $39.95 / month
    • Includes seven courses
    • Additional courses can be added for $5 each per month per student

    Plus:

    30% off each additional student*

    10% off annual memberships with code ANNUAL10

    Your billing cycle begins on the day of registration and members are billed every 30 days. Time4Learning has no hidden fees, offers a 14-day money-back guarantee for new members, and allows members to start, stop, or pause anytime. Parents must cancel through their Parent Dashboard. Once an account is canceled, members will only have access to the program and student reports until the end of their billing cycle.

    *Discount applied to the student(s) of equal or lesser value.