Chores

Reprinted from a 1990 Timberdoodle Catalog That very word can strike terror into the hearts of both children and moms! Children would rather play than work, and moms sometimes find it easier to do th...

Why We Fell in Love With All About Reading

If you've heard the buzz about All About Reading (AAR), it's for a good reason. The multisensory, mastery-based, stress-melting reading program works magic for readers of all ages and learning sty...

The Bible: It's Not Just Curriculum

(It's So Much More!) Every year, someone asks: "Hey, why doesn't Timberdoodle pack Bible studies into their curriculum kits?" And here's the thing: The Bible isn't a checklist item. It's not Tuesday's...

Spelling You See vs All About Spelling

(And Why Timberdoodle Loves Both!) One of our most popular questions: "Why do Timberdoodle kits use   Spelling You See   instead of   All About Spelling ?" Grab your pencils, friends, and let's dive ...

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...

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 ...

How to Homeschool Multiple Kids Without Losing Your Mind

"How am I supposed to teach ALL these different ages at the same time?!" Deep breath, friend — you totally can. And no, it doesn't involve cloning yourself or surviving on cold coffee alone. First, ...

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 ...

A Typical Day at the Timberdoodle in 1991

Originally printed in a 1991 catalog. Many moms have called and written asking for a schedule of what a typical day is like at the Timberdoodle. I hope they haven’t been too disappointed to discover ...

How Do You Do It All? Housework

Originally posted in a 1992 Timberdoodle Catalog. If you have been home teaching for any length of time, friends, relatives, and strangers have undoubtedly asked you, “how do you do it all?” Oftentim...

Pixel Mosaics Patterns

Quercetti, the manufacturer of Pixel Mosaics, has recently changed up their website and taken down the files of pre-made patterns that can be used with the Pixel Mosaics set. However, they have gracio...

Why We Chose Math-U-See

(And Why We Think You'll Love It Too!) Looking for a math program that's clear, kind, and makes sense? Welcome to Math-U-See — where math isn't just learned; it's truly understood. Hands-On, Brains...

One Benefit of Going to School

From the Timberdoodle archives: Deb wrote this article in the early ’90s when she was still in the thick of homeschooling her children. What could your child possibly miss by not being in school? We...

How Do You Do It All? Home Business

Originally published in a 1992 Timberdoodle catalog. How does a home teaching mom also find time to participate in a home business? More importantly, why?! Let me answer the why first. We do it not ...

How to Pick a Homeschool Curriculum: 4 Steps to Finding the Right Fit

(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, ...