Are you new to Timberdoodle and wondering where to start? Here are some placement tests and guides that might be helpful to you.   Comprehensive Placement Tests For Young Children Early Education Placement Test All About Reading Pre-Reading Readiness Checklist For Elementary Grades We are currently in the process of developing comprehensive placement tests for the elementary grade levels. While these are still in the beta phase you are welcome to try them out. Or if you need placement guidance for a specific subject, please select the appropriate test below. Grades K-2 Placement Test (beta version) Grades 3-5 Placement Test...

Awhile back we asked several members of our Blog Team to review the Tenzi Dice Game and Tenzi Card Deck. Here’s what they had to say…  A Mom's Quest to Teach Kristen says, "With so many different ways to play Tenzi, you can easily fill a game night with just two simple purchases: the Tenzi game and the card deck. On the evenings where we played Tenzi, we played at least six or more games and used the cards to shake up the rules." Read more... Acorns ~ Nuggets of Gold Lis says, "One of the things that I, as...

This past year several members of our Blog Team had the opportunity to review the We Are Connected Dot-to-Dot! Philadelphia book which is part of our 11th Grade Curriculum Kit. What they discovered is that these "extreme" dot-to-dot books are great for a wide range of ages--including adults! Check it out! Cummins Life Kathryn says, "I have been working on preparing for our upcoming school year and this has been such a fun book to have to relax, destress and take a break.  With all of my medical stuff that crept up this summer I am finding that I need...

A frequently asked question we see in our Facebook communities is: "How do you organize your home?" With many families settling back into a school routine this time of year, home organization is important to keep things running smoothly. In today's blog hop members our Blog Team share their best organizational tips. From dedicated school rooms to bookshelves to craft cupboards... from meal planning to hospitality to recommended planners... you're sure to get some great ideas for organizing your home and/or homeschool. Check it out! --- Attention, Bloggers: If you aren't a member of our Blog Team but you'd like to share...

Jessica, whose son is almost 5, had him take our Early Education Placement Test to help determine which Curriculum Kit would be most appropriate. The results were inconclusive as he scored about half As with a mix of Bs and Cs in some areas. So Jessica submitted a request for a custom recommendation based on his score. Here's what Joy recommended: Thanks for sending in your child's assessment. It looks like he's doing really well in some areas, but isn't scoring equally well across the entire assessment. After studying it a bit, I can see two solid options: 1. Start...