We had a great time at our 2012 spring photoshoots. Take a look! New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders that include core curriculum kits ship free, and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $6.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Timberdoodle's Homeschool Vodcast

Behind the Scenes at Timberdoodle’s 2012 Spring Photoshoots Vodcast #0093

Which  type of history curriculum you use can depend on your child's learning abilities, or the view you want to use.  This will help you sort out which is best for you. To learn more about Graphic U.S. History, click here. To learn more about All American History, click here. For more information about our Complete Homeschool Curriculum, visit Timberdoodle.com. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

All American History vs. Graphic USA History #0056

If you are not sure whether Apologia Science or PAC Science is the right choice for your child, this video can help you decide by explaining the differences. To find out more about PAC Science, visit timberdoodle.com. For more information about Apologia Science, click here. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Timberdoodle compares Apologia Science and PAC Science #0055

Sequential Spelling is a great program for any age, but if you have a child, grade 7 and up that is still having trouble with spelling, then Sequential Spelling Adult is for you. About Sequential Spelling from Timberdoodle.com: Sequential Spelling is radically different as it is firmly entrenched in teaching using word families. The parent dictates a word, then the child writes it in his notebook. The child corrects any error right away before the next word is dictated, because when he immediately corrects his own mistakes he will learn and retain more. Every day, every lesson is a test. That's it, that's the program. Your child will never be asked to study for a spelling test; the author believes that the tests should be a learning device, not a method of evaluation. This is by far the most commonsense spelling program I have ever seen. And it is incredibly easy for a parent to use, with no CD, DVD, silly games, or rule cards to keep track of. The Student Response Book, now included with each level, has blank columns for each daily test and makes this program super convenient. (Additional Student Response Books can be purchased online.) Each level of Sequential Spelling consists of 180 days of lessons. If you find the list of twenty-five words too much for your child, then do fewer words a day. While Level One can be used with a first-grader, it is equally effective with an older child who needs to build a solid spelling foundation. There is nothing juvenile about this program, so dive in at whatever level seems appropriate. Samples of each level and a placement test are available online. How I wish I had used this system with my own children; it is truly the only spelling program I have seen that makes absolute sense. For more information, and to figure out which level would be best for your child, visit timberdoodle.com. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

What Is The Difference Between Sequential Spelling Adult and the Other Levels? #0075

This video helps to explain the differences between JUMP! Math, Horizon's Math and Mathematical Reasoning. You can find out more about Timberdoodle's Math products here. Find out more about our Complete Curriculum offerings here. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Pros and Cons of 3 Elementary Math Programs for Homeschoolers #0053

Timberdoodle began in 1985 as our family sought out the best homeschool possible products. We go through an extensive selection process to find the products that will best suit your needs and give you the best value, while helping you teach your children a variety of subjects in many different ways.  If we sell it, we love it. Outstanding products with a good value, fast shipping, and a 60-day return guarantee. Please watch this video to learn more.  You can also find out more about us by visiting our website at Timberdoodle.com, and you can also find us on facebook.

Who Is Timberdoodle? Vodcast #0084

Introducing the first ever, limited edition Timberdoodle 2011 Gift Guide.  In it you will find many popular gift ideas, including some Timberdoodle exclusives. If you did not receive a copy in the mail, you can request one here, or you can view a virtual copy here. Hurry and get those gift orders in before stock runs out! New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

2011 Gift Guide – Timberdoodle Homeschool Vodcast #0082

From Timberdoodle.com: We Dare You! covers science topics that both children and adults will find intriguing. From the familiar (shooting a geyser of cola ten feet into the air) to the more surprising (burning a handkerchief without damaging it), We Dare You! will encourage your family to think about science in a whole different way. We Dare You! includes illustrations when needed to clarify the instructions, and any experiments that require adult supervision are clearly noted. Written for public schools, there is a reference or two to evolutionary dating, and a couple of experiments are just not possible for most families unless you own a Van de Graaff Generator. But overall, the experiments and tricks are super-easy to do and your family is sure to have a blast learning all the amazing ways science is at work around them. For more information visit timberdoodle.com. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Testing We Dare You! at Timberdoodle #0091

From Timberdoodle.com: Pull out Fastrack and watch his eyes light up. Fastrack is a beautiful solid wood tray with elastic bands across each end and a bridge in the middle. Using the elastic band like a slingshot, players simultaneously try to shoot five wooden disks under the bridge to the other side. Be quick and aim well because the Fastrack bridge opening is barely bigger than the disks. The first player with no disks on his side wins. Your child’s need of shooting accuracy and lightning-fast timing will increase his dexterity and reflexes, while sharpening visual perception and strategic thinking. Simple, exciting, but small enough to be portable, Fastrack is rowdy fun for everyone! New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have! For more information, or to purchase, visit timberdoodle.com.

How to Play Fastrack – Timberdoodle Vodcast #0092

Not just your standard building blocks!  ED Smart Blocks are wooden building blocks with self-righting magnets, holding your child's creations together, and allowing them to be played with in whatever shapes your child can imagine. Set includes blocks for building sixteen winged models, but so many more possibilities.  If you get stuck, there are instructions for building the winged models on the back of the box. From Timberdoodle.com: Smart Block's wooden pieces, with the always attaching, never repelling magnets, are safe and easy for children to separate and put back together. With thirty gorgeous pieces in a variety of shapes, Smart Block Aircraft builds sixteen winged models (as pictured on the back of the box), but that is just the beginning. This innovative, multi-faceted construction toy encourages creativity, development of spatial perception, and even problem solving as young children build their own unique models. Made of sturdy beechwood, Smart Block Aircraft is suitable for ages three and older. For more information, visit timberdoodle.com/smartblocks. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

ED Smart Block Demo – Timberdoodle Vodcast #0090

From Timberdoodle.com: Because of its distinctive multi-sensory emphasis, Pajaggle provides exceptional educational benefits untouched by other puzzles. In addition to increasing your child's reasoning ability, the multi-sensory process actually means activity is happening on both sides of the brain. That increase of activity has been linked to improved concentration, attentiveness, and mental sharpness in both children and adults. Many game variations, some quite complex, are outlined in the Pajaggle playbook. To get the most out of group games, we encourage you to purchase more than one Pajaggle Game, in different color combinations. Each Pajaggle comes with 61 super-sturdy polycarbonate pieces, Pajaggle playbook, timer, and storage box. For more information, visit timberdoodle.com/pajaggle. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

What Is Pajaggle? Video Demo – Timberdoodle Vodcast #0089

From Timberdoodle.com: There are many more ways of building a car than most preschoolers realize! In SmartCar, you have four identically shaped blocks, with only the color and placement of the eyes on the blocks being different. The object of this 3-D puzzle is to make a car that matches the image as shown in the challenge. Most three year olds will find it challenging enough to build the cars by looking at the solutions. But after completing all the solutions, they will be ready to tackle the actual puzzles. SmartCar includes forty-eight challenges (ranging from easy to difficult), solutions, wooden car chassis, and four colorful wooden blocks. For ages three to eight. For more information, visit timberdoodle.com/smartcar. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

How to Play SmartCar #0087

Mastery learning of Math is where you continue to work on one subject until it is fully understood.  Spiral learning of Math works a little at a time on different subjects and will revisit each subject multiple times until learning is achieved.  Not sure which is best for your child?  Maybe this video will help. You can also visit the doodleblog, and the timberdoodle website for more information. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

What is Mastery Versus Spiral Math? #0051

Introduce your child to math in a fun way! This set of twelve whimsical wooden blocks is taking the home education market by storm. From the one-inch ladybug cube to the twelve-inch giraffe rod, Inchimals are all you'll need to introduce your young child to math. Because of its precise inch segments, Inchimals can also be used to guess and measure common item around the house. How tall is the glass? It is as tall as a tiger, or six inches tall. How long is a carrot? It is as long as a rabbit, or four inches long. Or build a corral for those Lego horses and chat about perimeter. From Timberdoodle.com: Thoughtfully designed with matching numerals and dot equivalent on opposite ends of each block, Inchimals is the best hands-on program we have seen for teaching math to young children. For children from three to eight years of age. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Timberdoodle Vodcast #0054 – Inchimals

If you are not sure whether Inchimals or Cuisenaire Rods would be a better choice to help your child learn math, this video helps explain the differences. From Timberdoodle.com: About Inchimals: Teach your preschooler the language of math with Inchimals by Fat Brain Toys! This set of twelve whimsical wooden blocks is taking the home education market by storm. From the one-inch ladybug cube to the twelve-inch giraffe rod, Inchimals are all you'll need to introduce your young child to math.  Thoughtfully designed with matching numerals and dot equivalent on opposite ends of each block, Inchimals is the best hands-on program we have seen for teaching math to young children. For children from three to eight years of age. About Cuisenaire Rods Introductory Set:  In the 1980s, when widespread homeschooling in the USA was still in its infancy, I read of a homeschooling mom in Ireland who used multi-colored, multi-length rods to teach her children a variety of mathematical concepts. Using rods in an assortment of ten bright colors to depict numerical values, her children could easily see a multitude of mathematical concepts as they manipulated the rods. Used in classrooms around the world, this essential learning tool is suitable for preschoolers and on through eighth grade. Set of plastic rods contains seventy-four rods (the smallest rod is a one cm cube, the largest is ten cm long), tray with lid, and an activity guide. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Cuisenaire Rods Vs. Inchimals – Timberdoodle’s Homeschool Vodcast #0057

Homeschool Curriculum & Supplements: Hints, Tips, Tricks...

hubhopper

Timberdoodle's Homeschool Vodcast

hubhopper