2026 Eighth-Grade Curriculum Kit
Curriculum Kit
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What's in the Eighth-Grade Kit
Eighth grade is the bridge to high school work. Math moves into Algebra 1, and science shifts to physical science.Your child studies Shakespeare through a graphic novel (a format that makes the language more accessible), works on creative writing, and builds vocabulary through word roots. STEM includes aviation fundamentals and hands-on projects building mechanical circuits.
Classic and nonreligious kits differ in history and include an additional science resource in the classic kit. Compare tiers below to see what’s included, and use the customizer to swap anything that isn’t the right fit.
3 Top Features of our Eighth-Grade Curriculum Kits
- Well-rounded curriculum: Our curriculum kits include a variety of resources that meet or exceed most state standards
- Hands-on learning: Each Eighth-Grade kit includes a variety of material and hands-on activities that help students learn in a fun and engaging way
- Flexibility: Every kit can be customized to meet the needs of individual students.
Your side-by-side chart shows every item in this grade and whether it's in the Basic, Complete, or Elite kit.
Paying with ESA, Scholarship, or Charter Funds
Can I use ESA, scholarship, or charter funds for this kit?Yes. Families across the country buy Timberdoodle kits with state scholarships, education savings accounts (ESAs), and charter school funds—and most families who buy a full year of curriculum from us pay nothing out of pocket. See which programs we work with and how to order with yours.
Do I order here, or through my program's marketplace?
That depends on your program. Some let you shop right here on timberdoodle.com and check out with your program's payment method. Others handle ordering inside their own marketplace, where you search for Timberdoodle and place the order there. The guide above walks through each one. If you're not sure which yours is, email us at mail@timberdoodle.com and we'll tell you.
Will I be charged anything myself?
No. When your program orders directly, your program is billed—not you. If you see a balance-due line on a program order, that's the amount your program pays, not something you owe.
My award won't cover a whole kit. What then?
Kits come in three levels—Basic, Complete, and Elite—so there's usually a version that fits your award. Many programs also allow customizing a kit, which lets you swap or drop items before you order. Individual items work too, if you'd rather fill the gaps in what you already own.
Which edition can I use—Classic or Nonreligious?
Your program's rules decide. Most funding programs require non-religious materials, and that's exactly what the Nonreligious edition is: the same kit, built without faith-based materials. Classic is there for families whose program allows it, or who are buying with their own funds.
Each Kit Tier includes specific subjects and courses, starting from the minimum required. Check out the comparisons below to see which Kit Tier is right for you.
2026 8th Grade Handbook + Scheduler
Elite
Complete
Basic
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Mosdos Press Literature - Gold - 8th Grade
Elite
Complete
Basic
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Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind - Purple Bundle
Elite
Complete
Basic
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The Creative Writing Book
Elite
Complete
Basic
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Graphic Shakespeare
Elite
Complete
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Word Roots Level 2
Elite
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Math-U-See Algebra 1
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Elite
Complete
Basic
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Building Thinking Skills Book 3 - Figural
Elite
Complete
Basic
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Asteroid Escape
Elite
Complete
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Gygès
Elite
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The Mystery of History Volume 2, 2nd Edition
Elite
Complete
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Friendly Physical Science
Elite
Complete
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Know Your Body: Part 2
Elite
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General Science 101
Elite
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Intro to Aviation Course
Elite
Complete
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Spintronics Act 1
Elite
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A Year in My Life
Elite
Complete
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Camping Watercolor Kit
Elite
Complete
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Metal Earth Aircraft Kit
Elite
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Hugh the Capybara
Elite
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Test Prep: Grade 8
Elite
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
We asked the families who used our 8th grade kit how long their students spent on "school." Most of the families worked on academics 4 or 5 days a week and spent 3-5 hours a day specifically on Timberdoodle materials. It is common for families to spend more or less time than that, so don't stress if your schedule doesn't exactly match up. And, of course, the time you spend will be greatly impacted by how in-depth your student takes their studies, their learning approach, how distractible they allow themselves to be, and much more.
Not sure if it’s time to move up? Totally normal!
A great place to start is with our Placement Tests. We have complete tests for younger kiddos to show exactly where they are. For older students, you’ll want to focus on the math and language arts sections to get a good feel for their readiness.
Kids are usually ready to jump into the next kit—with maybe a few exceptions. If your child is heading into 3rd grade but places into 2nd-grade math, no problem! You might want to grab the 3rd-grade kit and simply swap out the math.
If a subject didn’t stick last year, now’s your chance to figure out why.
- Maybe your child just missed a few concepts (hello, summer review!).
- Maybe the curriculum didn’t click.
- Maybe math just isn’t his jam (yet).
- Or maybe he needs a little extra support—and that’s okay!
One of the best things about homeschooling? You’re not locked into a one-size-fits-all timeline. You can customize learning to fit your child and help them succeed at their own pace.
Ready to start exploring? We’re here to help every step of the way!
Nope—and that's totally normal!
Here's the deal: Accreditation is for schools, not curriculum. Your local school district might be accredited, but their textbooks aren't. Accreditation looks at things like teacher degrees and classroom hours, not the books or materials being used. And since Timberdoodle kits aren't a school—they're a collection of awesome learning tools—there's nothing to accredit.
If you see a homeschool program claiming to be "accredited," just remember: it's the school that's accredited, not the curriculum.
And don't worry—no state requires homeschool curriculum to be accredited. (Phew!)
What you really want to know is: "Will Timberdoodle meet my state's homeschool requirements?" In most cases, the answer is yes—we meet or beat what's needed! However, every state's rules are a little different, so we recommend checking yours. (We even have a quick cheat sheet to help!)
Still scratching your head? Reach out—we'd love to help you figure it out!
We've been honored with more than 40 awards from top homeschooling resources over the years. We're talking about the Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards, The Old Schoolhouse Excellence in Education Awards, and Cathy Duffy's Top Picks. Our Elementary Curriculum, High School Curriculum, Kindergarten, Middle School Curriculum, and Preschool/Readiness kits have all earned top awards. We've also been recognized for our Boxed Curriculum and even for being Most Unique. These awards are a testament to how much our customers love our kits! Winning them means receiving very high satisfaction ratings from YOU, our amazing homeschooling families. It truly shows that the time and effort we put into creating comprehensive and engaging curriculum pays off!
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- September 12, 2026
Adrienne E.
This curriculum is everything I hoped for and more. I wish I made the switch years ago!
- May 8, 2026
Courtney
We just received our Classic Elite Eighth Grade Kit and we are sooo impressed! My daughter immediately started her Friendly Science Course and she loves it! The quality of the games are amazing and so much fun! She has already started her logic puzzles and love them. We did customize it for the interests of my daughter but she is so excited to do school. She didn't want to wait until August to start. This is a game changer for our homeschool and has already brought so much life into our home!
- July 13, 2023
Amazing Tool
Jennifer H.
I’m a first time homeschooler. I appreciate that I could tailor the resources I needed for my child while still receiving the benefits of the kit. Great job Timberdoodle!
- June 23, 2023
Amazing kit!
Ryan T.
My 8th grader has been begging me for years for a Timberdoodle kit. I kept hodgepodging curriculum for our own eclectic variety, but never ordered through Timberdoodle. I am SO glad I ordered a Timberdoodle kit this year. It is beyond amazing! The books, games, and hands-on manipulative are just extraordinary. He has never been more thrilled to homeschool!
- June 8, 2022
Love it
STACEY B.
I love the ability to create a kit that works for us
- August 29, 2021
Amazing material
Jackie
Super happy with this curriculum. Starting from the packaging. My daughter loves the box so much (So do I) that she decided to leave her books in the box. So the box is our bookcase :) She is so happy with her curriculum! this is the first time we bought a curriculum that is a perfect match for ALL the subjects. The math is so very well explained that my daughter has finally expressed that she likes doing math!!! She finds the extra activities, like journaling, dot to dot, asteroid escape, etc fun and intriguing and they really give her a boost for learning. Thank you Timberdoodle for being FUN and educational! Blessings!
- February 26, 2021
Love the curriculum kits!
BarbaraA
We are new to homeschooling. We only took the leap a month ago (January 2021). Timberdoodle’s curriculum kits have been lifesavers and gave newbies like our family the ability to succeed. The scheduler has been a lifesaver! Purchasing the curriculum kits saved us so much time and anxiety because looking through all the different options out there was incredibly overwhelming. We love really all the subject sets and thinking games in both the 5th grade and 8th grade non-religious curriculum sets we purchased. The one thing we didn’t realize that since we have been in public school until now, the 7th/8th grade science my daughter was doing in 8th grade, was really the biology part for our district-they did the physical science in 7th. Really it doesn’t matter for us since we will purchase that part (or possibly the next curriculum set to work on over summer). The biggest thing we’ve learned over the last month is that our 3 kids have gaps in almost all areas. For example, we need to go back and revisit certain math and writing skills they should have mastered years ago. In public school they just keep moving on. I’m very grateful to have the tools and guidance from Timberdoodle to be able to fill in these gaps and make sure my kids are getting what they need to succeed and be happy, well-rounded kiddos.
- October 15, 2020
Grade 8 curriculum
Dawn D.
After using a traditional school style boxed curriculum for 9 years we took the leap to Timberdoodle. Wow were we surprised at how very fun school can be. I’ve seen a new spark for learning in our child! Just the right amount of book work and hands on! And being able to customize it is just the icing on the cake!
- October 10, 2020
Louise O.
The online scheduler is super fun once you get it all figured out! I enjoyed being able to tweak it, customize it and add in other subjects and activities Very helpful in planning our day and even seeing how the year plots out.
- October 7, 2020
First time homeschooling and I'm really impressed
YAMILETH P.
What an amazing curriculum. This is our family first time homeschooling our kids and Timberdoodle was recommended by one of our friends and we are super happy!! I love how their curriculum manual explains every single detail and it makes super easy to understand how to use it!
