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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 Ki...
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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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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 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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Starting Homeschool Mid-Year
You Asked: "My 9-year-old son is in 3rd Grade and will start homeschooling after Christmas. Should I buy a full-year curriculum, even though half the year is over?" Our Answer: Great question—and you'...
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How to Pick a Curriculum
(Without Falling for Every Shiny New Thing) Many years ago, we found ourselves at a homeschool convention, and somewhere between sessions, a fellow vendor—not a homeschooler himself—grinned and said, ...
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How Do I Pick the Best Curriculum for My Family?
A 12-Question Checklist Every Curriculum Seller Has a "Wonderful Plan" for Your Life As summer begins, your inbox floods with promises: "This kit will fix everything! Your kids will beg for math! You'...
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Timberdoodle for Newbies
First of all— welcome ! If you're just starting your homeschool journey, we're thrilled to cheer you on and help you every step of the way. Here are some questions you might have as you get started. H...
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