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...

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 ...

Teaching Multiple Young Children at the Same Time

You Asked: How do I teach a 3- and 5-year-old together? Should I just use a Pre-K curriculum and challenge my older one separately? Our Answer: We love this question! First, grab our early education ...

FAQ: Learning Challenges

Got questions about learning struggles? You're not alone—and you're in the right place! Here's an overview on tackling tough topics with Timberdoodle: Q: Does Timberdoodle have a special needs curricu...

9 Delightfully Playful Tips for Homeschooling Your Brilliant Firecracker

When a parent emailed asking for tips on homeschooling her gifted daughter, we couldn't help but spill all our best secrets gathered over decades of navigating life with pint-sized brainiacs. Ready ...

Career Planning for Your Homeschooled High School Students

8 Real-Life Tips for the Road Ahead 1. A GED Isn't the Worst Case In our family, a GED represents graduation, not failure. Yes, some people hear "GED" and equate it with dropping out of high school. B...

Workbooks Are Blank Walls

And Other Surprisingly Fun Reasons to Use Them with Your Little Guys Whenever we mention workbooks for kids under five, a few well-meaning folks chime in: "He's too young for worksheets." "Just let hi...

6 Fun Questions to Figure Out Why Your Child Isn't Loving Reading (Yet!)

"My 7-year-old still isn't reading at the level I thought she would." "My 14-year-old knows phonics but reads sloooowly—and guesses at big words!" Sound familiar? If so, don't panic. Reading is the ...

Why Learning Styles Matter

(and How to Make the Most of Them!) Want to be a rockstar homeschool teacher? One big secret is understanding how you learn... and how your kids learn, too! Knowing your child’s learning style is ...

10 Reasons to Tell Your Kids to Stop Doing School and Go Build Something!

Want a way to supercharge your homeschool day  and  keep your kids excited to learn? What if one activity could improve your child's visual perception, fine-motor skills, patience, problem-solving, sp...

How Do I Help My Child Listen?

Teaching Auditory Processing Without Losing Your Minds (or Your Voices) Timberdoodle kits shine with hands-on learning—perfect for wiggle-loving, touch-everything, build-it-themselves kind of kids. Bu...

Why Timberdoodle Encourages Independent Learning

And Why It's Not About Replacing You A wise mom asked us on Facebook: "Timberdoodle: I read your catalog cover to cover when it comes, and I love your thoughtful reviews of homeschooling resources. I'...