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Timberdoodle’s Complete Curriculum Explained – Special Edition Vodcast

Monday, May 10th, 2010

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We’ve always encouraged families to pick the items which will work best for them, so why did we start offering a Core Curriculum? Meet part of our crew as they explain the logic behind the cores, how customizing works and which families are likely to benefit most from Timberdoodle’s Complete Curriculum. Another special edition of the Timberdoodle Vodcast.

More About Cores

We currently have packages available for Newborn-Tenth Grade.
Baby & Toddler packages focus on motor skills and basic thinking skills.
Preschool & up cover history, science, math, and more, with a special emphasis on thinking skills and language arts.
The reviews on these bundles have been very positive.

Read Up On Our Complete Curriculums in Timberdoodle’s Store:


Baby Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $285.00	Toddler Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $345.00	Preschool Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $296.00



Kindergarten Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $290.00	First Grade Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $360.00	Second Grade Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $315.00



Third Grade Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $344.00	Fourth Grade Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $373.00	5th Grade Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $398.00



6th Grade Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $484.00	7th Grade Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $350.00	8th Grade Timberdoodle Core Curriculum Our Price: $372.00

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Tags for Smart Phones in Timberdoodle’s Catalog – Special Edition Vodcast

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 0:50 — 17.7MB)

Ever wondered what the colorful tags you see on ads, billboards and even commercials are supposed to do? We did too, so we explored it. Frankly, it’s amazing. You no longer have to type in long urls or search a site from your computer. Simply download the free app, (Microsoft Tag Reader) then swipe the tag with your phone and you are immediately taken to the web page!

Ready to try it? Try this tag:

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#0014 – Mashoonga Swords

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 3:42 — 28.4MB)

Foam swords? Really? We were skeptical too, until we saw them in use. Mashoongas are amazing foam sabers built around sturdy polycarbonate core tubes that are both lightweight and flexible. Not merely a fast-paced high-energy contest of attack and self-defense moves, Mashoonga’s game rules give it structure, differentiating it from mere horseplay. Mashoonga is a sport that will strengthen your child’s tactical skills, their eye-hand coordination, and build their stamina. When the rules are faithfully enforced Mashoonga is a friendly, safe, yet competitive contact game of ancient combat skills.

Ready to buy? Shop http://www.timberdoodle.com/Swords

Behind The Scenes

Talk about funny; shooting this video was absolutely hilarious. Some of us laughed ’til we cried!
Until we replayed the footage, no one could agree who’d won the first few rounds. Daniel did, but only by 1/2 a second.
The interviews were almost as fun as the contest. We now talk about Look of Death around the office.

From Our Store:

“Our Mashoonga Sabers Set, surprisingly enough, has been one of our hottest sellers at homeschool conferences. Is this indicative of the stress homeschooling parents feel or the pleasure they anticipate seeing their children off the couch and outside engaged in vigorous play? Or maybe it was because, as one fellow vendor remarked, “I’m tired of getting hit in the knees with a wooden sword…” Buy Mashoonga Now!

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#0013 – CitiBlocs

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:35 — 12.8MB)

Newly added to Timberdoodle’s Core Curriculum, CitiBlocs are brilliant in their simplicity. Precision cut from renewable New Zealand Pine, any child who can stack blocks is ready to enjoy these. At the same time, we’ve yet to find an adult who won’t feel challenged by some of the intricate pattern ideas. Most spend hours creating, assembling, knocking over, and trying again.

Ready to buy? Shop http://www.timberdoodle.com/CitiBlocs

Citiblocks have already won twelve prestigious industry awards for their innovative design and sturdy construction. Among them are Creative Child’s 2009 Preferred Choice Award, Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children’s Products Award, iParenting Outstanding Products Award, Mr. Dad Seal of Approval, an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award, Toy of the Year 2009 by Parenting Magazine, and 2009 Good Housekeeping “Best in top 7 picks”.

Behind The Scenes

The kid footage was actually taped at a family reunion – these are our cousins’ daughters.
The new catalog mails tomorrow. We’re excited!
Looking for another idea for CitiBlocs? We took them to a Christmas party where the young (and young at heart) built towers as high as possible, then shot them down with Hot Rocketz. Lots of fun!

From Our Store:

“If you agree with the sentiments of Albert Einstein, that “Everything should be made as simple as possible,” and you long to fill your home with uncomplicated toys that require no batteries and make no noise, other than the ear pleasing clatter of wood against wood, then you’re in for a treat…” Buy CitiBlocs Now Here!

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#0012 – Wedgits

Monday, April 19th, 2010

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Why is it so difficult to describe Wedgits? I guess it is because they are so unique. They are simultaneously square and wedge-shaped. They stack simply as orderly pyramids or can be wedged into elaborate creations. So easy a baby can successfully stack them in minutes, yet so complex that adults are still playing with them days later.

Behind The Scenes

Devyn’s baby sister Hayden stole the show this week with her huge grin!
Grandpa also makes a cameo appearance. He used Wedgits during therapy time after his stroke, and as you can see, was pretty tickled with his accomplishments.
Hayden loves seeing babies, and in the closing clip her excitement is because she caught a glimpse of herself in the video camera, and was delighted!

From Our Store:

“Wedgits have long been a hit in the homeschool arena, to say nothing of their use in schools, hospitals, and occupational therapy centers across five continents. As an open-ended manipulative, Wedgits have always had kid-appeal because the rainbow-colored blocks seem to spontaneously align themselves in a myriad of forms…” Buy Wedgits Now Here!

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