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Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs about Timberdoodle Curriculum Kits FAQs about Getting Started FAQs about Choosing Curriculum FAQs about Record Keeping FAQs about Teaching Timberdoodle Curriculum Kits: 9 Things to Love about Timberdoodle Curriculum Kits Are Timberdoodle Curriculum Kits Accredited? How Do I Teach Multiple Grades with Timberdoodle Curriculum Kits? How to Customize Your Timberdoodle Curriculum Kit Why Isn't Bible Included in Timberdoodle Curriculum Kits? Getting Started: Timberdoodle for Newbies Placement Tests Starting School Without Curriculum Suggested School Supplies Your First Year of Homeschooling Starting Mid-Year Choosing: How to Pick a Curriculum How Do I Pick the Best Curriculum for My...

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Mastery Learning vs Spiral Learning

Mastery Learning vs Spiral Learning

While researching math curriculum you've likely come across references to "spiral learning" and "mastery learning." What is the difference and why does it matter? Obviously, we want our students to master the material we are teaching them, so it seems a mastery-based approach would be the way to go. However, the term “spiral-based learning” does not mean that your student will never master the material. “Spiral vs mastery” simply refers to how the material is presented. These approaches are not mutually exclusive, and there is not one "best" approach. As with all curriculum the best choice will depend on your...

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Scheduler 3.0

Scheduler 3.0

Welcome to Timberdoodle's Custom Scheduler 3.0 This much-anticipated upgrade gives you more control over your schedule, courses, breaks, and even allows you to log your child's progress! Here we will walk you through creating and customizing your first schedule, along with our favorite tips and tricks.  Your Dashboard Here you'll find your schedules, activated kits, and a spot to activate additional kits. To activate a new kit, click the "Don't see your purchased curriculum? Use your code" link in the middle of the page, cut and paste in your activation code from your email, and click the green "submit" button....

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Damaged Sale coming soon!

Damaged Sale coming soon!

Watch for it in the middle of the week (likely Wednesday or Thursday, February 9 or 10, 2022) with our typical blow-out pricing and limited quantities. As always, no item will be sold that is unusable; these products have cosmetic blemishes only!If you have not participated in our Annual Damaged Sale yet, you'll want to know that many items have extremely limited quantities and sell out within minutes. We often give our Facebook and Instagram community a heads-up as to exactly when it will launch, or simply stay tuned to your emails for an "it's live now" email!Insider Tips:Three things...

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Dr. Livingston Human Anatomy Puzzles

Dr. Livingston Human Anatomy Puzzles

Check out these reviews of the Dr. Livingston Human Anatomy Puzzles from our amazing blog team! Click on the photos to read the reviews.   Human Head Puzzle ^ Mama Bean Az ^ Just a Mom Trying to Make It Happen Human Thorax Puzzle ^ Mom's Quest to Teach ^ Just a Mom Trying to Make It Happen Human Abdomen Puzzle ^ Oaxacaborn ^ Just a Mom Trying to Make It Happen Human Right Arm Puzzle ^ Just a Mom Trying to Make It Happen Human Left Arm Puzzle ^ Just a Mom Trying to Make It Happen Human Right...

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