Timberdoodle's Homeschool Vodcast

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Which  type of history curriculum you use can depend on your child's learning abilities, or the view you want to use.  This will help you sort out which is best for you. To learn more about Graphic U.S. History, click here. To learn more about All American History, click here. For more information about our Complete Homeschool Curriculum, visit Timberdoodle.com. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

If you are not sure whether Apologia Science or PAC Science is the right choice for your child, this video can help you decide by explaining the differences. To find out more about PAC Science, visit timberdoodle.com. For more information about Apologia Science, click here. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Sequential Spelling is a great program for any age, but if you have a child, grade 7 and up that is still having trouble with spelling, then Sequential Spelling Adult is for you. About Sequential Spelling from Timberdoodle.com: Sequential Spelling is radically different as it is firmly entrenched in teaching using word families. The parent dictates a word, then the child writes it in his notebook. The child corrects any error right away before the next word is dictated, because when he immediately corrects his own mistakes he will learn and retain more. Every day, every lesson is a test. That's it, that's the program. Your child will never be asked to study for a spelling test; the author believes that the tests should be a learning device, not a method of evaluation. This is by far the most commonsense spelling program I have ever seen. And it is incredibly easy for a parent to use, with no CD, DVD, silly games, or rule cards to keep track of. The Student Response Book, now included with each level, has blank columns for each daily test and makes this program super convenient. (Additional Student Response Books can be purchased online.) Each level of Sequential Spelling consists of 180 days of lessons. If you find the list of twenty-five words too much for your child, then do fewer words a day. While Level One can be used with a first-grader, it is equally effective with an older child who needs to build a solid spelling foundation. There is nothing juvenile about this program, so dive in at whatever level seems appropriate. Samples of each level and a placement test are available online. How I wish I had used this system with my own children; it is truly the only spelling program I have seen that makes absolute sense. For more information, and to figure out which level would be best for your child, visit timberdoodle.com. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

This video helps to explain the differences between JUMP! Math, Horizon's Math and Mathematical Reasoning. You can find out more about Timberdoodle's Math products here. Find out more about our Complete Curriculum offerings here. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Timberdoodle began in 1985 as our family sought out the best homeschool possible products. We go through an extensive selection process to find the products that will best suit your needs and give you the best value, while helping you teach your children a variety of subjects in many different ways.  If we sell it, we love it. Outstanding products with a good value, fast shipping, and a 60-day return guarantee. Please watch this video to learn more.  You can also find out more about us by visiting our website at Timberdoodle.com, and you can also find us on facebook.

Introducing the first ever, limited edition Timberdoodle 2011 Gift Guide.  In it you will find many popular gift ideas, including some Timberdoodle exclusives. If you did not receive a copy in the mail, you can request one here, or you can view a virtual copy here. Hurry and get those gift orders in before stock runs out! New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

From Timberdoodle.com: We Dare You! covers science topics that both children and adults will find intriguing. From the familiar (shooting a geyser of cola ten feet into the air) to the more surprising (burning a handkerchief without damaging it), We Dare You! will encourage your family to think about science in a whole different way. We Dare You! includes illustrations when needed to clarify the instructions, and any experiments that require adult supervision are clearly noted. Written for public schools, there is a reference or two to evolutionary dating, and a couple of experiments are just not possible for most families unless you own a Van de Graaff Generator. But overall, the experiments and tricks are super-easy to do and your family is sure to have a blast learning all the amazing ways science is at work around them. For more information visit timberdoodle.com. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

From Timberdoodle.com: Pull out Fastrack and watch his eyes light up. Fastrack is a beautiful solid wood tray with elastic bands across each end and a bridge in the middle. Using the elastic band like a slingshot, players simultaneously try to shoot five wooden disks under the bridge to the other side. Be quick and aim well because the Fastrack bridge opening is barely bigger than the disks. The first player with no disks on his side wins. Your child’s need of shooting accuracy and lightning-fast timing will increase his dexterity and reflexes, while sharpening visual perception and strategic thinking. Simple, exciting, but small enough to be portable, Fastrack is rowdy fun for everyone! New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have! For more information, or to purchase, visit timberdoodle.com.

Not just your standard building blocks!  ED Smart Blocks are wooden building blocks with self-righting magnets, holding your child's creations together, and allowing them to be played with in whatever shapes your child can imagine. Set includes blocks for building sixteen winged models, but so many more possibilities.  If you get stuck, there are instructions for building the winged models on the back of the box. From Timberdoodle.com: Smart Block's wooden pieces, with the always attaching, never repelling magnets, are safe and easy for children to separate and put back together. With thirty gorgeous pieces in a variety of shapes, Smart Block Aircraft builds sixteen winged models (as pictured on the back of the box), but that is just the beginning. This innovative, multi-faceted construction toy encourages creativity, development of spatial perception, and even problem solving as young children build their own unique models. Made of sturdy beechwood, Smart Block Aircraft is suitable for ages three and older. For more information, visit timberdoodle.com/smartblocks. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

From Timberdoodle.com: Because of its distinctive multi-sensory emphasis, Pajaggle provides exceptional educational benefits untouched by other puzzles. In addition to increasing your child's reasoning ability, the multi-sensory process actually means activity is happening on both sides of the brain. That increase of activity has been linked to improved concentration, attentiveness, and mental sharpness in both children and adults. Many game variations, some quite complex, are outlined in the Pajaggle playbook. To get the most out of group games, we encourage you to purchase more than one Pajaggle Game, in different color combinations. Each Pajaggle comes with 61 super-sturdy polycarbonate pieces, Pajaggle playbook, timer, and storage box. For more information, visit timberdoodle.com/pajaggle. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

From Timberdoodle.com: There are many more ways of building a car than most preschoolers realize! In SmartCar, you have four identically shaped blocks, with only the color and placement of the eyes on the blocks being different. The object of this 3-D puzzle is to make a car that matches the image as shown in the challenge. Most three year olds will find it challenging enough to build the cars by looking at the solutions. But after completing all the solutions, they will be ready to tackle the actual puzzles. SmartCar includes forty-eight challenges (ranging from easy to difficult), solutions, wooden car chassis, and four colorful wooden blocks. For ages three to eight. For more information, visit timberdoodle.com/smartcar. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Mastery learning of Math is where you continue to work on one subject until it is fully understood.  Spiral learning of Math works a little at a time on different subjects and will revisit each subject multiple times until learning is achieved.  Not sure which is best for your child?  Maybe this video will help. You can also visit the doodleblog, and the timberdoodle website for more information. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Introduce your child to math in a fun way! This set of twelve whimsical wooden blocks is taking the home education market by storm. From the one-inch ladybug cube to the twelve-inch giraffe rod, Inchimals are all you'll need to introduce your young child to math. Because of its precise inch segments, Inchimals can also be used to guess and measure common item around the house. How tall is the glass? It is as tall as a tiger, or six inches tall. How long is a carrot? It is as long as a rabbit, or four inches long. Or build a corral for those Lego horses and chat about perimeter. From Timberdoodle.com: Thoughtfully designed with matching numerals and dot equivalent on opposite ends of each block, Inchimals is the best hands-on program we have seen for teaching math to young children. For children from three to eight years of age. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

If you are not sure whether Inchimals or Cuisenaire Rods would be a better choice to help your child learn math, this video helps explain the differences. From Timberdoodle.com: About Inchimals: Teach your preschooler the language of math with Inchimals by Fat Brain Toys! This set of twelve whimsical wooden blocks is taking the home education market by storm. From the one-inch ladybug cube to the twelve-inch giraffe rod, Inchimals are all you'll need to introduce your young child to math.  Thoughtfully designed with matching numerals and dot equivalent on opposite ends of each block, Inchimals is the best hands-on program we have seen for teaching math to young children. For children from three to eight years of age. About Cuisenaire Rods Introductory Set:  In the 1980s, when widespread homeschooling in the USA was still in its infancy, I read of a homeschooling mom in Ireland who used multi-colored, multi-length rods to teach her children a variety of mathematical concepts. Using rods in an assortment of ten bright colors to depict numerical values, her children could easily see a multitude of mathematical concepts as they manipulated the rods. Used in classrooms around the world, this essential learning tool is suitable for preschoolers and on through eighth grade. Set of plastic rods contains seventy-four rods (the smallest rod is a one cm cube, the largest is ten cm long), tray with lid, and an activity guide. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

From Timberdoodle.com: Get up to 5% back each time you shop online. That's right, you'll earn a 5% credit with every eligible product you purchase. It's FREE! Doodle Dollars is our way of saying "Thank You" to you, our valued customers. By becoming a registered shopperon Timberdoodle.com, you are automatically enrolled in this money saving program. Earn points that can be redeemed on future orders. Best of all, earning points is easy. Here are the ways you can start saving Doodle Dollars today! For more information on Doodle Dollars, visit http://www.timberdoodle.com/doodledollars New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Not just a puzzle, it's also an amazing learning tool. Each medical-grade anatomy model includes a museum-quality puzzle and an instructional CD-Rom.  You will also receive assembly instructions in the included brochure as well as on the CD-Rom. Recommended for children ages 8 and up. For more information on any of the 3 different models, visit the Timberdoodle site. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

From Timberdoodle.com: What child does not thrill to knights, princesses, and castles? Camelot Jr. has all that and more. The noble knight and the gentle princess long to be reunited. Can your child create a path for the knight and his princess to be together, using these beautiful hardwood towers and stairs? The knight and princess can only walk up stairways or along the tops of walls. With forty-eight challenges of increasing difficulty, Camelot Jr. will give your children hours of brain-stretching fun! Camelot Jr. includes game rules, booklet with challenges and solutions, and lovely hard wood game tray and pieces. For more information, visit www.timberdoodle.com/CamelotJr New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

You can choose from 5 different varieties of this amazing 3D puzzle format. From Timberdoodle.com: The award-winning Magna Puzzles 3-D puzzles are composed of thirty-two unbelievably grueling magnetic tiles that shift infuriatingly with every movement you make. Not for the faint of heart, Magna Puzzles are best saved for that cocky co-worker or jaded relative. And the reward for completing the puzzle? Every Magna Puzzles image is a joy to see, appearing to move as it is turned, creating dramatic animation and depth. Each of the Magna Puzzles comes packaged in an elegant printed storage tin that doubles as a work space. To view all of the different puzzles and for more information, visit timberdoodle.com. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Morphology is a fun, fast game for any size group, from 4 to 40 or more. From Timberdoodle.com: Morphology is the perfect balance of competition and collaboration. Using wooden pawns, glass beads, small colorful wooden blocks, a bit of string, popsicle sticks, and more, Morphology asks players to create an image for their teammates to identify. Without spelling out the words or speaking, the creator/player assumes the role of a puppeteer rather than that of an actor. From "butterfly" to "nose hairs," if the teammates can guess the word within the allotted time, their team frog moves forward toward the finish. Morphology is one of those rare games that allows for social interaction with mixed age groups and is so straightforward that it is almost intuitive to play. Plus, since it does not require complex rules, non-gamers are not frightened away. For more information visit timberdoodle.com/morphology. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

A fun memory-building game for toddlers. From Timberdoodle.com: Djeco's Little Memo is a delightful game that introduces memory skills to toddlers. Nine rubber ducky-soft, vibrantly colored animals are placed in the center of the table. Children close their eyes while a parent hides one of the adorable animals beneath the brightly decorated bush box. The first to guess the missing animal wins a flower counter. The child with the most counters at the end of the game wins. Little Memo's adorably chunky figures are sized just right for tiny fingers and are sturdy enough to outlast your family. Little Memo is for two to four children ages two and older. For more information or to order, visit timberdoodle.com/littlememo. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

From Timberdoodle.com: SmartMax Magnetic Discovery Building Sets are multifaceted magnetic construction kits that include exceptionally powerful magnets permanently encapsulated inside chunky, multicolored bars. This set includes long, short and curved bars, plus plum-sized (1.8" diameter) lightweight metal balls sized just right for little hands to manipulate. With such a variety of pieces, toddlers can create countless 2-D or 3-D objects while exploring magnetism and gravity in a safe way. What sets SmartMax Extreme apart from mediocre jumbo magnet sets is not just their excellent design but more so their colorfully illustrated guide that will help you teach your little ones about magnets, what they are and how they work. There are toddler-appropriate experiments and lots of models to imitate. From simple recognition of the different pieces and their colors to the growing complexity of the models, your toddler’s reasoning and manipulative skills will be put to the test for years to come. For more information visit timberdoodle.com/smartmax. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

Magnatab Magnetic Writing Tablet makes it easier to help your child learn to write their letters using two approaches in a fun, clean and safe way. From Timberdoodle.com: A to Z Magnatab is the ideal tool to help your child focus on forming letters correctly and consistently. Your child will eagerly trace each letter with the magnetic stylus just to see and hear the little metal balls snap to the surface to make the letter. Then, to further help him develop a feel for each letter, lightly trace over the letters with the tip of a finger and the metal balls clatter back into the A to Z Magnatab base. One tool, two approaches to teach young children how to write their alphabet. Read more information, as well as reviews here. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Ask for your free catalog now. Also, we'd love to have you drop by our Facebook page to stay connected, win prizes and ask any questions you might have!

How do you convince a homeschool supply company to sell watches? Make the best watches available, tough and accurate. Machine washable is a great touch. Don't forget lovely feminine designs for girls and rugged, manly designs for boys. Don't go one-size-fits-none, but tailor your watch sizes for the ages of the children who will wear them. (Cute Size 3+, Preschool Size 5+, and Full Size 7+) Most importantly, build in features that teach time-telling even for little people. Back your watches with a guarantee as good as your name. If a watch breaks, replace it eagerly and without complaint. So are you still surprised that Timberdoodle sells Flik-Flack Watches? Visit us here to find out more and see the 2011 assortment! New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! http://www.timberdoodle.com

Meet Deep Into The Forest, one of our newest games/tools for preschoolers! Depth perception, thinking skills, memory and more are all addressed while children build beautiful 3D scenes out of rugged wooden pieces. Visit Timberdoodle's online store to read the complete review and buy yours now. New to Timberdoodle? Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! http://www.timberdoodle.com

Have you ever asked yourself, "What if church history could be more than dry instruction, but could inspire and captivate my entire family?" Now it can, with Hymns and History DVD Vol 1. We are excited about adding this new top quality Hymns and History DVD to the Timberdoodle website. Click here for a complete description/review. Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95!

From all of us at Timberdoodle, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! (And we hope you enjoy our best of 2010 Bloopers!)

We have sold Lightwedge booklights for years, and our customers love them as much as we do; but it can be difficult to decide which size to get - the Paperback Lightwedge or the Original Lightwedge. We've recently been able to purchase Paperback Lightwedges at stunning discounts, and are passing the savings on to you. But you need to decide if it is really big enough for you, so Daniel will show you how big it is in comparison to some of the books we offer. He also shows you a tip for using Paperback Lightwedges even with very large books. Do You Need A Lightwedge Case? Not all models come with cases, nor do all families need a case. If you don't mind a few scratches and your family won't be excessively hard on the light, you will probably be fine simply storing the light inside a book as our family has done. However, if you want to keep the lens pristine or are blessed with a house full of rough & tumble tots, click here to see the Paperback Case! (we expect it back in stock in January) Books Shown: R.M. Ballantyne's Lonely Island Battle In The Arctic Sea from the Landmark Series Evolution: The Grand Experiment

The Learning Tower claims to hold 500 lbs, so Abel & Nehemiah take it to the warehouse to test that claim. (It passes.) What a great way to safely get your little helpers up high enough to see and help! Little Partners Learning Tower - Because It's More Than a Kitchen It’s not just a kitchen. It is their chemistry laboratory, their home economics department, their art studio, as well as the neonatal unit for bathing their baby dolls. And they want to be able to fully use it without standing chin held high on tiptoes or wobbling on daddy’s office chair. It's Where the Real Action Happens Schoolbooks may be in the library, but the real action happens in the kitchen. Now your toddlers can be a part of it with the Little Partners Learning Tower. Designed for children 18 months to 6 years old, the platform can be quickly adjusted as they grow to enable children at any stage to be at the right height to ensure their safety. The Learning Tower, with its well-built, non-tip construction, is easy for even the youngest walker to climb into. Read the rest on our website at Timberdoodle.com here.

We are excited to announce that the new titles have arrived! Jungle Doctor set of 4 Volumes 13-16 includes: Jungle Doctor Looks for Trouble Jungle Doctor Operates Jungle Doctor Attacks Witchcraft Jungle Doctor to the Rescue More About Jungle Doctor In the 1940s there was probably no more crucial calling than that of a missionary, no more intriguing place than Africa, and no more gratifying task than that of a doctor. Mix the three together and you have Jungle Doctor, a series of mesmerizing children's books that have inspired multiple generations of children to serve God regardless of the cost. Bringing Medical Help To A Primitive Culture Born in 1910, Paul White was an extraordinary Australian missionary who labored several years as a physician in the African nation of Tanzania. The Jungle Doctor series is based on his experiences working in the bush and recounts the struggles of providing medicine in a primitive colonial hospital... Read more about Jungle Doctor here.

Still Looking For The Perfect Gift? Let Timberdoodle's Video Gift Guides Help! Timberdoodle's Video Gift guides feature part of our warehouse crew showing off our best ideas & customer favorites for every price range. $50 and Up These are our most fantastic gifts. Each is a tremendous value and will give your children/grandchildren... hours of productive fun. What can be better that gifts that not only provide entertainment but also give your child an open door for exploration and learning in the context of his hobby? In the video Abel, Pearl and Nehemiah show off a handful of our best gifts in this price range. We've highlighted even more options below, what is your favorite?

Still Looking For The Perfect Gift? Let Timberdoodle's Video Gift Guides Help! Timberdoodle's Video Gift guides feature part of our warehouse crew showing off our best ideas & customer favorites for every price range. $20 To $50 If you are looking for a gift in this price range you probably want a present with a lot of sparkle and even more educational value. After all, if you are going to invest the money, you want to see it used and feel glad about it all year long! If that's you, I think you'll enjoy Timberdoodle's gift selection. In the video Abel, Pearl and Nehemiah show off a handful of our best gifts in this price range. We've highlighted even more options below, what is your favorite?

Still Looking For The Perfect Gift? Let Timberdoodle's Video Gift Guides Help! Timberdoodle's Video Gift guides feature part of our warehouse crew showing off our best ideas & customer favorites for every price range. $10 To $20 Most families shopping in this price range are looking for a substantial gift that won't break the budget. If that's you, I think you'll enjoy Timberdoodle's gift selection. In the video Abel, Pearl and Nehemiah show off a handful of our best gifts in this price range. We've highlighted even more options below, what is your favorite?

Still Looking For The Perfect Gift? Let Timberdoodle's Video Gift Guides Help! Timberdoodle's Video Gift guides feature part of our warehouse crew showing off our best ideas & customer favorites for every price range. $10 Or Less If you are looking for an inexpensive way to bless your neighbors or small gifts for your children, you've come to the right place. Abel, Pearl and Nehemiah show off a handful of our best gifts in this price range. We've highlighted even more options below, what is your favorite?

Let's Make A Movie Krissy loved videos of any sort, but was particularly fascinated with ones of herself. She could easily repeat phrases and replay scenes from movies, which we initially saw as a huge negative because we were spending hours trying to get her to quit obsessing with the movies long enough to focus on the tasks at hand. Eventually though, we decided to attempt to use this power for good - and that is where My Perfect Day comes in. (The video you see here is roughly a third of the original movie, which also included multiplication facts, etc.) We had seen a little bit on video social stories for children with autism, but not a lot. After this I would not hesitate to use this approach again! Ground Rules We only wanted to capture the very best of Krissy's day, and to play it back as a standard for her to hold herself to. For instance at the time we were working on eating like a lady, so whenever we caught her doing a good job, we emphasized that. If Krissy was not doing as told, was engaging in a stim or was otherwise not at her best, we would simply turn of the camera and she would be instantly motivated to do better. We would often turn the LCD viewfinder towards her so she could see what we were filming, and getting that shut off was disappointing for her. A Side Benefit I determined to work with Krissy as much as possible on the production of the "movie" so that she could get an inside glimpse of how movies are made. I hoped that would demystify some of her favorite movies and their visual tricks. In fact, she selected her opening scene by trying to position the blankets as curtains. Once we understood what she was trying to do, we helped her implement it, and it turned out to be a very nice intro. She also looked at different effects with me before adamantly choosing the heart transition for the logo at the beginning! Sound Effects Krissy did her own music for the beginning and end of the movie, and we had her read a script to be overdubbed with the video. She did really well with this and it was very nice to see how far her reading had come! Running Like many children with autism, Krissy benefited greatly from a morning exercise program, and had a chart she could check off as she ran laps. We were working with her on not loitering or whining, so emphasized that here. :-) Family Devotions We really wanted Krissy to be a part of our family devotions in the morning, and she learned to sit quietly. (This was also an additional opportunity to work on a much-needed church skill!) After devotions, which often included watching a portion of a sermon on video, we would then each draw a name from our family prayer bucket and pray for that individual. Krissy was just learning the routine of passing out tags to each person when we filmed this portion of the movie, and she did an awesome job - totally showing off for the camera! Lists and Timers As soon as Krissy began to read, we found that the written word was often the best way to communicate effectively. Her auditory processing was just not as good as her visual processing, so it made sense to do what we could to play off her strengths. Hope developed a great morning list for her that allowed her to know what the expectations were, how much time she had to do each, and what her reward was at the end. In this case her reward was a break with her toys, and if she failed to get things done in time, she lost a minute of break. This worked very well for her, and we hoped would be instrumental in helping her gain a level of independence in these things. Cleaning Krissy was very messy, and we thought that one way to make her aware of the mess she was making was to have her be responsible to clean it up. Of course, she was not doing a spotless job, but it was a good start, and we used the movie to emphasis thoroughness and speed! Clothes On the one hand there was nothing special about putting her clothes away. However,

Krissy has a beautiful voice, excellent creative rhythm, and severe autism. While she was with us we loved teaching her songs because it was so much fun to hear her sing with her perfect pitch, and creative percussion and instrumental medleys. For Krissy's story visit the DoodleBlog, or drop by Timberdoodle's Autism Center to see some of the resources Krissy helped us find.

Originally released without identifying the orange object, the Tandem Space Hopper is now available here! Don't forget, Timberdoodle ships most orders within 24 hours, orders over $120 ship free and for smaller orders our standard shipping fee is only $4.95! Original Press Release: This is one of many new products soon to be released at http://www.Timberdoodle.com Sign up for our upcoming catalog today, or put your name on our email list and receive sales flyers and new product announcements once or twice a month! http://www.timberdoodle.com/Articles.asp?ID=306

Of the three different LEGO flashlights, which would be best for your family? Watch as Abel gives a quick description and demo of each, so that you can find the perfect fit for your family. Ready to buy? Timberdoodle has great prices, usually ships within 24 hours and has a $4.95 shipping option - or free for orders of $120+!

Abel shows off the brand new Zoology 2 Notebooking Journal that just arrived in our warehouse from Apologia. Only $18 at http://www.timberdoodle.com/Zoology_2_Notebooking_Journal_p/288-288.htm From Our Website: "You don't need this book. Really! However, for some of you, the Zoology 2 Notebooking Journal may be the most useful science supplement you can buy, and that is why we are excited to offer it. How The Young Explorer Series Uses Notebooks The Young Explorer Series is our favorite science program for young scientists, and with good reason. The Charlotte Mason approach provides lots of information in a readable, engaging format. Lessons are designed to be spread over multiple weeks, with significant portions devoted to hands-on experiments and to notebook keeping..."

Combine crossword puzzles with Sudoku, add basic math skills and you have Sumoku. Sumoku comes with directions for 4 different variations, each an awesome way to work your brain while having a blast! From Timberdoodle's Store: "Add some pizzazz to this year's math studies by beginning each day with a fast-paced game of Sumoku by Blue Orange Games. This crossword-style game will not only strengthen addition and multiplication skills, but because of the extensive strategy required logic skills are also improved..." On sale at the time of this post for only $10.75! Buy your Sumoku here.

We fell in love with Tolo's Crazy-Eyed Bird Rattle the first time we saw it; but it has been amazing to see how much babies actually enjoy and benefit from this rattle/teether/squeaker toy. From the 4-month-old featured in this video to the toddler we regularly care for, our Tolo Crazy-Eyed Bird gets a lot of loving! From Timberdoodle's Online Store: "Partially for baby, partially for you, the Crazy-Eyed Bird is a terrific toy appealing to a wide range of ages! Its lightweight, easy-to-grip body makes a perfect first rattle and its pliable tail is just what a teething baby craves..." Buy the Crazy-Eyed Bird online here, only $7.75 at the time of this post! Also available as part of Timberdoodle's Complete Core Curriculum for Babies!

If you're looking for a ball for your little person, you've probably seen Oballs. With their characteristic loophole appearance you may have wondered what the point is. Not only do the loops make it easier for babies/toddlers to grip and catch, but you can also use Oballs for such wonderful things as blowing bubbles! Flexible, dishwasher safe, rugged, safe and long-lasting, we are sure you'll be delighted with Rhino Oballs! Available at excellent prices here: http://www.timberdoodle.com/oball All Oballs: Exceptionally Safe and Durable Made of silicone, the Oballs are exceptionally durable; just pop them in your dishwasher when the need arises. Also, you'll be relieved to know that Oballs contain no phthalates, PVC or latex. The Oball Rattle Oball Rattle, with its many finger holes, is just as easy to clutch and roll as the Original Oball. The soft texture is still just right for mouthing, but it also includes entertaining beads that rattle. This lets you help your baby develop his visual and auditory tracking skills. Babies find the bright colors, happy sounds, and squishy sides captivating. Plus it is extremely lightweight, so you never need to worry about a face shot from a rambunctious toddler! (Another oustanding component in the Timberdoodle Core Curriculum series!) Big Oball 6" in diameter, the Big Oball has bigger circles, bigger holes, bigger ball, bigger action. Everything about the Big Oball is bigger. Yet it is just as smooth and shiny and just as indestructible as the Original Oball. Kick it, stomp it, crush it, and the Big Oball bounces right back to a perfectly formed sphere. (Another oustanding component in the Timberdoodle Core Curriculum series!) Really Big Oball A huge 7.5" in diameter, this is the biggest Oball available. Use it for outdoor games with your preschooler, the easiest ball to catch for your toddler or anything else you would use a typical ball for. Oball Jelly, A Colorful, Sparkly Ball All the great Oball features are now available in the colorful sparkly Oball Jelly. Oball Jellies are full of finger holes that make them incredibly easy to catch, captivating to hold, and safe to throw. Shiny, smooth, flexible, durable and virtually indestructible — Oball Jelly is the ideal ball in every situation.

If you are familiar with Settlers, the game often-touted as "best strategy game ever!" then you know that everyone has been looking forward to Settlers of America, the newest game in the series. Watch the video to see the components and hear why a homeschool supply company would eagerly add Settlers of America to their game selection. From Our Online Store: "Are you looking for a game that will evaluate not only your strategy but also your character? Settlers of America Trails to Rails, the latest of the Catan History series, will put to the test both your ability to outmaneuver your opponents, and your capacity to do so with grace. As in all Catan games, Settlers of America Trails to Rails' key ingredient is constant player interaction, which means virtually no down time and lots of opportunity for personality quirks to be exposed. Race to Deliver the Most Goods Settlers of America Trails to Rails combines the award-winning strategy of the Catan series with the remarkable history of American westward expansion. Players collect and trade resources in order to build settlements, acquire locomotives and railroad routes, then race with other players to deliver the most goods. Twists and Turns Consistent with the 19th Century Players start with cities east of the Mississippi River and instead of knights and monopolies, cattle drives, cavalry, scouts and the abundant resources of the west require players to travel west in order to expand. There are a number of twists and turns with Settlers of America involving the earning of gold, the devaluation of land, and the dwindling of resources as the population grows, all in keeping with life in the 19th century..." Read The Rest or Shop Now Here!

Watch Caleb explain how Teaching Textbooks works, and what he gained as a student by switching to it two years ago. We often have parents come up to us a homeschool conferences and ask us why we recommend Teaching Textbooks so strongly. Here are just some of the reasons; to learn more about Teaching Textbooks, see samples, and take free placement tests click here. Who is Caleb? Caleb is currently our youngest employee here at Timberdoodle and we have been delighted to have him join us over the summer. His dad has worked for us for years, and some of his other siblings have put in hours here as well. You can imagine then what a pleasure it has been to work with Caleb! When we found out that Caleb had been using Teaching Textbooks successfully for two years, we knew it made sense to have him explain how it has worked for him. From Our Online Store: "A number of years ago we did the unthinkable and took a poke at a sacred cow when we said that we didn't like the conventional big-name home school math programs. Though some families were steadfast in their defense, there has since been an increasing number of families who have come to realize that math programs originally designed to be used in government schools are wholly inadequate to meet the needs of home educators..." Click here to read the rest.

Here at Timberdoodle, we love science kits as much as your kids do and have looked at hundreds over the past 25 years. So why are we so excited about Learning Resource's Primary Science kit? Watch the video to find out, or visit http://www.timberdoodle.com/primaryscience From Our Store: We were smitten the first time we saw Learning Resources Primary Science Kit, and apparently we weren't the only ones. Winner of Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2010 Gold Seal Award, Primary Science is a collection of ten durable plastic, easy-to-grip replicas of real-life science lab tools... Read the rest, or buy your kit today here at Timberdoodle!

Since it made the back cover of the Timberdoodle catalog, you know it has to be good; but Icosoku is difficult to explain in print. Watch as Hope shows you how it works, and even why a concept as simple as Icosoku can be so challenging! From Our Store: Endless possibilities, endless opportunities, endless fun; IcoSoKu is a brilliant mathematical brainteaser with unlimited challenges... Buy Yours Today Here!

BrainBox games are popular with everyone from little ones to adults, and now you can see why. Not only are the games fast-paced and easy to learn, but they are also very challenging to anyone's memory, making BrainBox games a series a wide range of ages can easily play together without anyone having the advantage. Read More At www.timberdoodle.com/BrainBox or go directly to the version you are interested in here:

What is more fun on a hot summer day than a water rocket? The sturdy Aquapod Bottle Launcher uses readily available soda pop bottles as rockets and is a lot larger than I would have expected for the price. Best of all though, is the unique safety valve which lets you stop worrying and start enjoying the fun with your kids! From Our Store Shoot for the stars, or at least the treetops, with the new totally unique Aquapod Bottle Launcher! Rockets are among the most popular science educational kits, but can be too costly, too delicate or too dangerous to be a wise investment. Aquapod Bottle Launcher, however, is a precision water rocket that enables accurate and repeatable experiments to be performed... Buy one today, for only $24.99 at the time of this post!

We're finally having summer-like weather here in Washington State. A perfect time to break out our Make Your Own Snowman set!! With its endlessly reusable fake snow and rubbery rehydrated snowballs and cubes, the Make Your Own Snowman World set can provide hours of productive play while your child learns about polymers and polymerization. More From Our Store: "The Make Your Own Snowman World Kit is the easiest way for your family to fashion a frosty delight in the convenience of your own home, regardless of the sweltering temperatures around you. When the sidewalks are too hot for tender feet and the pitifully light breeze has dwindled to nothing, your children will be eager to create snowmen, igloos, and even a shovel full of the most realistic snow your family has ever made..." Buy your kit now, on sale for only $6.95 at this posting!

When our very first supply of Inchimals sold out literally within hours we knew that our long anticipation was totally justified. The colorful blocks have an engaging animal on on the long side of each block, and are thoughtfully designed with matching numerals and dot equivalent on opposite ends of each block. Inchimals is the best hands-on program we have seen for teaching math to young children! More From Our Store: "Teach your preschooler the language of math with Inchimals by Fat Brain Toys! This set of twelve whimsical wooden blocks is taking the home education market by storm. From the one-inch ladybug cube to the twelve-inch giraffe rod, Inchimals are all you'll need to introduce your young child to math. Begin by having your preschooler sequence the Inchimals blocks from the shortest to the longest and introduce math vocabulary related to measurement. Because of its precise inch segments, Inchimals can also be used to guess and measure common item around the house. How tall is the glass? It is as tall as a tiger, or six inches tall. How long is a carrot? It is as long as a rabbit, or four inches long. Or build a corral for those Lego horses and chat about perimeter..." Buy Inchimals today from Timberdoodle and take advantage of our $4.95 shipping and speedy ships-in-24-hours service!