Just starting out, or a seasoned pro? We have something for you. As educators ourselves, we want to share our experience and expertise, so your journey is as smooth as can be.
New to this? Start here with some tips on beginning homeschooling, and more about how Timberdoodle works.
Transitioning from Public School to Homeschool
A Step-by-Step Guide You made the decision—you're bringing your child home to learn. Congratulations! Homeschooling isn’t just about where your child learns—it often changes how your whole day runs, a...
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5 Placement Questions to Consider
Your kids don’t fit a mold—and we love that about them! Every child learns and grows at their own pace, so most students won’t match a curriculum level perfectly. (That’s precisely why Timberdoodle K...
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Your First Year of Homeschooling
Welcome to the wonderful (and sometimes wild!) world of homeschooling! Whether you're just dipping your toes in or diving right in, we're thrilled for you. Here are our best tips, tricks, and encourag...
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How Do Charter Schools Work?
(And Why Do Homeschoolers Love Them?) First off, for simplicity's sake, when we say "charter school" here, we're lumping together home-based charter schools , home study divisions of public schools ...
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Timberdoodle Kits for Hands-On Learners
(The following is a video transcript. Scroll down to watch the video if you prefer.) Deb: Welcome to Timberdoodle! Today we’re going to tackle the question of whether our curriculum is suitable for a...
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Does Your Curriculum Flex Both Sides of the Brain?
Why You Need Both Convergent and Divergent Thinking in Your Homeschool Plans As you plan next year’s homeschool adventures, don’t just ask, “What subjects are we covering?” Ask, “How are we stretch...
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How Timberdoodle Does Homeschooling
One of the questions we hear all the time is: "What's your homeschool style?" And the short answer is... we don't fit neatly in any one box. We love what works. We ditch what doesn't. And we believe ...
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Choosing for Multiple Ages
You Asked: How should I educate a 3- & 5-year-old together? Use a Pre-K curriculum and just challenge my older (who’s ready for K curriculum in reading and math) separately? Our Answer: What a great ...
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Home Is Where the Fun Is
How's your summer going? Amidst all the popsicles and playtime, are you engaging your kids' minds to set them up for success this fall? Overcoming the Summer Slide Worried about the "summer slide"? Yo...
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11 Thoughts for Homeschooling Struggling Children
( From a Family Who's Been There, Done That, and Maybe Bought the T-shirt ) If you called me up and asked for help with your struggling kiddo, these are the questions I'd be tossing your way over a mu...
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Feeling Stuck?
9 Steps When Homeschool Feels Like Climbing Mount Everest Let's be real: everyone hits a rough patch in homeschooling. Maybe it's you groaning as you pull a massive textbook out of the box... Maybe ...
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Homeschooling Elementary School
We offer several options for all grades, depending on what your needs are. The Basic version of our curriculum kits contains math, language arts, and thinking skills. It’s the most economical choice a...
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How Do I Fit More Reading into My Day?
We get it—between spelling tests, snack breaks, and the occasional sibling squabble, fitting in more reading can feel impossible. But it is possible—and even fun! Here are nine easy, flexible ways ...
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A Day in the Life of Our Homeschool
Life in our home is anything but quiet—six boys ages 0 to 10 will do that! Over the years, we’ve found that what works best for us isn’t a rigid schedule where the clock dictates every move, but a rou...
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Scheduler 3.0
Welcome to Timberdoodle's Custom Scheduler 3.0 This much-anticipated upgrade gives you more control over your schedule, courses, breaks, and even allows you to log your child's progress! Here we will...
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One Family's Curriculum Planning Approach
We were so excited to hear from one of our customers (She also happens to be my cousin AND her three daughters were a delight in our 2011 Photo Shoot!) about how she is planning out her daughters’ cur...
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Why Teaching Reading May Be the Best Part of Homeschooling
There’s nothing quite like the moment your child sounds out their first word—or finishes a whole book with a proud grin. Teaching reading at home isn’t just rewarding—it’s kind of electrifying. So, ho...
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Art Lowers Stress
If I say that art boosts motor skills and creativity, you’ll probably nod and agree. But did you know it can do much more? A deep dive into research—including the World Health Organization’s review of...
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Why We're Wild About Graphic Novels
If you've homeschooled for more than five minutes, you already know this: the more a child reads, the better his vocabulary and fluency become. It's a simple equation—but not always an easy one to sol...
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Summer Math Drills
(The following is a video transcript. Scroll down to watch the video if you prefer.) Hope: Hi! It’s summertime here at Timberdoodle. We’ve been getting questions about what can we do with our childre...
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Meet the 2024-2025 Blog Team
As we kick off the 2024-2025 school year, our Blog Team looks forward to sharing fabulous product reviews with you! If you're a blogger or YouTuber and are interested in joining us, we accept applicat...
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Meet the 2025-2026 Timberdoodle Ambassador Team
As we kick off the 2025-2026 school year, our Ambassador Team looks forward to sharing fabulous product reviews with you! If you're a blogger or YouTuber and are interested in joining us, we accept ap...
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Meet the 2023-2024 Blog Team
As we kick off the 2023-2024 school year, our Blog Team is looking forward to sharing some fabulous product reviews with you! If you're a blogger and think you might like to join us, we accept applic...
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Our YouTube Channel
We invite you to subscribe to Timberdoodle's YouTube channel for helpful product overviews, FAQs, and homeschooling tips. Especially watch for a peek into each of our curriculum kits in mid-April wh...
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