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#0013 – CitiBlocs

April 26th, 2010

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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!

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“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

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!

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“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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#0011 – Little Sorting Caterpillar

April 12th, 2010

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We spent hours comparing shape sorters; have you ever considered just how many are out there? Some only had a few pieces, some felt yucky or fragile right out of the box, while others were just plain unattractive. The Little Sorting Caterpillar was a clear winner, because in addition to being well-built of beautiful wood and having an amazing 13 pieces The Little Shape Sorting Caterpillar offers different levels of play. With so many different components this is truly a tool that grows with your child for hours of use. Of course, it is also sturdy enough to be passed on to countless siblings when your toddler is done with it – or turn it over to the church nursery!

Behind The Scenes

We are delighted to have friends who let us demo products with their children. Devyn is 2, isn’t she sweet? Watch for more video of her and her sister Hayden in weeks to come.
This is taken from our soon-to-be-announced Toddler Curriculum. The whole thing will be arriving on our site in the next two weeks.

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“Like all shape sorters, the friendly-faced Shape Sorting Caterpillar will teach your child to observe the difference between several shapes and fit them into their respective holes. But it is the ingenious addition of the removable pegs that expands the life of this puzzle…” Buy The Little Sorting Caterpillar Now Here!

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#0010 – Apologia Science

April 5th, 2010

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If you are looking for a comprehensive science curriculum you’ve probably already been told to look at Apologia. But maybe you’d like a little more information. Daniel shows you how the different books and CDs work together, explains how other families have used Apologia and qualifies which students are likely to thrive with Apologia – and which students may not.

Behind The Scenes

This is our first video shot on our green screen. You’ll see more!
Daniel is also known as The Other Dan, especially when people think they are talking to Dan The Boss!

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Not only does this in-depth curriculum, (Apologia Young Explorers) with its gorgeous full-color pictures and captivating, God-exalting text, sparkle in comparison to the mainstream dry-bones science program, it utilizes what we believe is the most sensible method to teaching science, the immersion approach… Buy Apologia Now Here!

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#0009 – Dot to Dots and Man on the Street Interviews

March 29th, 2010

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Man-on-the-street interviews with some of our Timberdoodle employees – who can recognize the Dot-To-Dot taking shape?

Hope explains why Dot To Dots are great learning tools, and what makes this the best Dot To Dot series in print.

Convinced? Buy yourself or your kids a copy at http://www.timberdoodle.com/Dots

Behind The Scenes

Nabbing coworkers for the interviews was the best part, they all did a great job!
These books are not just for kids, adults around the office have been voluntarily pitching in “check the designs” – even on lunch breaks!

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Both your child’s left and right brains will be exercised as he works to complete puzzles with 500 to over 1,400 dots. And these puzzles are not just for children. Many adults, myself included, find these books both provoking and relaxing, a treat for sluggish minds and weary bodies… Buy it now for only $5.95! (at the time of this post)

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