Extremely Wonderful!

My older sons LOVE the Extreme Dot-to-Dot books. It was very disheartening to see them "out-grow" doing dot-to-dot books. Although they still loved them, the typical dot-to-dot books were just to easy for them. I was thrilled when I Read more

And I thought dot-to-dot was for little ones!

My older (4th grade and up) children LOVE these Extreme Dot to Dot Animals books! They take them in car rides and ask to do them to unwind from regular school work. They are so fun because, unlike simpler Read more

Mind Benders Beginning Book 1

Great Intro to Thinking Skills! Having never attempted any thinking skills type books, MindBenders were a great way to ease into them. Each puzzle gives the student a select amount of information in which he must use inference to deduct Read more

Pocket Disc Sports Edition

Fun for ALL ages! This super soft pocket disc is amazing! Not only is it soft and easy to catch, it has amazing distance and great ease in throwing. My 10 year old loves to keep it in his back Read more

Macbeth - Graphic Shakespeare Graphic Novel

As a literature major in college, I developed quite the affinity for The Bard. However, I have never agreed with the notion that Shakespeare plays should be read as they were written to be performed. But managing to take Read more

Homeschool Art

Kum Color-Combi Pencil Sharpener

Color Combi Pencil Sharpener

This pencil sharpener works well with regular pencils or artist- quality colored pencils. My sons prefers this particular sharpener because it sharpens quickly without chewing up pencils. The holder can hold a fair bit of pencil gratings until one has time to dispose of them. This item is compact and sturdy, well worth its price.

Bonnie
Iowa
Been homeschooling for 14 years. Timberdoodle Company was one of the first resources passed on to me. We have ordered from you every year since then, and I’ve passed on your name to countless folks. (A number of grandmas have told me how very much they appreciate the quality products they can order as gifts from you folks.) I especially appreciate your quick service, low prices, and product reviews. Your free books with any order have been a special spiritual bonus for our family, time and time again.
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Blue Bubber

Bag of Bubber - Blue

I purchased the value pack of Bubber as well as some of the delta sand for my children for Christmas. I have 7 children ages 1 to 18. I figured the older children would like the sand and building castles and the younger ones, ages 3,4 and 7 would like the bubber. Well, I was right, the older ones do like the delta sand and building castles, but they ALL just LOVE the bubber. They love the texture and the ease of working with it. They use the castle molds from the delta sand and build blue bubber castles. Thank you for your terrific products. Whenever I am looking for something fun and educational for a gift for my children or other children I know, the first place that I look is Timberdoodle.

Kathy
Youngstown
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PrismaColor Pencils

PrismaColor pencils

We have used PrismaColor in the past, and everytime I put together my ‘ideal’ order with Timberdoodle, (i.e. make my dream list before going over it with the budget in mind), and I mean EVERY time, at least one set of Prismacolor is on the list, when I really only NEED history or English or other materials. I would love to give one set to each child — they are superb and so much fun to work with. I started out as an art major in college so I have some experience with good and not so good art materials. PrismaColor rank up there with the best that are affordable for homeschoolers.

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How Great thou Art

How Great Thou Art Book 1

These programs are great for all children, those who are interested and those who just need a little more information in getting started. I would highly recommend ‘How Great thou Art’ to any child with a natural talent and desire in the artistic area. Our daughter used all three of these through out her education and went to college as an Art major and told me that she had learned more than most, from the use of these books. She has now returned to Timblerdoodle to see what they offer in Art Programs and supplies, not for her children,but for her private use.

Dianne
Mississippi
Mother of 4, foster parent to 4 minor children. We homeschooled for over 17 years and enriched the education of the children that we were not allowed to home school.
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PrismaColor 36-Piece Pencil Set

PrismaColor 36-Piece Pencil

I love these colored pencils!! My kids love them! The colors are more vibrant and there are more colors than a normal set of colored pencils. They are easier to use. Because they are a little softer, you can do a lot more with shading and blending. At first I thought that these were way too expensive for and art supply for kids but, they are well worth the money and I will buy them again. Good supplies really do encourage kids to be creative. My children love to use these and use them all the time.

Jeni
Redmond
I’m a homeschooling mother of 3 kids. I’ve been homeschooling for 8 years.
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Drawing Textbook

Drawing Textbook

I have a degree from a major art college and this book (Drawing Textbook) is my preference for teaching drawing.  The technique and lessons are simple.  I’ve used this book with 5 of my children already.  The three oldest now have exceptional drawing skills and they started with this curriculum.  Start with this book (Drawing Textbook) to get a good understanding of perspective, you’ll see a difference in their drawing skills in no time.

Deb
Florida

Drawing Textbook is an amazing art book at the amazing price of only $8.95! Drawing Textbook is available Timberdoodle.com.

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Extreme Dot to Dot Explorers

Extreme Dot to Dot Explorers

Can Even Withstand Fidgety Boys!!!!!!

My two sons, 12 and 8, have been going through this book (Extreme Do to Dot Explorers) with fervor! Very interesting designs.  Complex enough to hold their interest, yet “relaxing” enough so they do not get frustrated before the picture is complete. Print a couple for each and Mama can even enjoy a quiet cup of tea while looking contentedly upon the children engaged in an educational activity. :) A+ in our book!

Mom from Farmington, ME

Timberdoodle is excited to introduce a brand new dot-to-dot book, The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World! Find more dot-to-dot books here.

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Bubber – Oh, We Have Been Having Fun!

The following review is is reposted from the Classless and Lovin It blog

We received a package from Timberdoodle and everyone in the family has been enjoying it in a big way. We’ve received packages from Timberdoodle before and they are always a hit. Even if it is a “boring” homeschool text, the kids are thrilled because Timberdoodle sends stickers with every order. Who doesn’t love stickers?

This package was different from any package we’ve received from them before. Our Timberdoodle box contained a bucket of…….Bubber. Have you heard of Bubber yet? This was new to me. The bucket felt as if it could be empty, but upon opening, we discovered a modelling compound that is nearly indescribable.

Originating from Sweden, it is called the lightest modelling compound on earth, and I believe it. Yet as light as it is, it can hold it’s shape in an amazing way. It is soft and silky, yet crumbly and dry. It isn’t cold and clammy like play-dough, rather, it is warm and nearly feels like it is melting in your hands….but it’s not. My four year old described it well. She said it feels “like warm snow.”
We were also given several great accessories to go with our new Bubber:

The Castle Mold Set, which would also work great with Moonsand. The Spoon KnifeAnd my favorite, the Mirette. This little tool is very inexpensive, at only $2.25, but it is so perfect for any clay, play-dough, or bubber type activities.

We all played with it for hours the first day. The kids have asked to play with it again every day. My BIG kids have asked daily! And the biggest kids in the house (my husband and myself) have enjoyed it right along with them.

It forms well, but doesn’t work in more detailed molds because it just isn’t heavy enough to come out well. But when compressed into a simple mold, it comes out looking like a foam noodle and feels just as firm! There is something so tactile-pleasing about squeezing this stuff, cutting it, and shaving slivers off of bubber-towers with the mirette. I was not surprised then to read that Timberdoodle describes it as being “an excellent source for tactile stimulation, improving gross- and fine-motor skills in a satisfyingly gentle way.”
So now the really important parts: Cost & Clean-up
Cost is $10.50 for a 4 oz bucket of Bubber. One 4-oz bucket kept all four of my children playing contentedly without argument…and even sharing some with mom and dad. Ours was white, but you can also order it in 5 other colors. Keep in mind, Bubber never dries out. So when you sweep under the table the next day and find a piece of bubber….it’s not trash! Big plus.

It is an easily crumbled product and it is sooooo fun to crumble, however, the pieces don’t smear into the carpet and they vacuum very easily. We use a large cookie sheet with raised edges to keep most of it contained. I don’t do it because I’m worried about clean-up, I just want to keep every crumb of this amazing stuff so we can keep playing with it for a long, long time.
If you are somehow able to resist the allure of Bubber, I highly encourage you to still check out the website. Timberdoodle is a family company that I am happy to give my business. The Deffinbaugh’s and their five children (now grown and working in the company, too) make every order a personal experience. Competitive pricing, Painless return policy, Extremely fast shipping every time I’ve done business with them….And don’t forget the stickers.
For other reviews on this product, check out Mamabuzz.
The preceding review is is reposted from the Classless and Lovin It blog
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PrismaColor 132-Piece Pencil Tin

PrismaColor 132-Piece Pencil Tin

PrismaColor 132-Piece Pencil Tin

We first tried Prismacolors after a professional artist told us there was nothing like them. We found and purchased them in the Timberdoodle catalogue and will never go back to the ordinary-brand colored pencils. Prismacolors lay color with ease, and you can shade, blend colors, or create sharp detail. The variety of colors allows one to get realistic effects whether on landscapes or portraits. I’d recommend a large set, since Timberdoodle has such steeply discounted prices. But if you’re not sure, go ahead and try a smaller set. You will be amazed.

5 stars

Robin Steinweg
Prairie du Sac, WI

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Bubber

Bubber - 4oz Bucket

Bubber – 4oz Bucket

I bought one bucket of Bubber for my 4 year old great niece.  We played with it for three hours straight!  She loves it.  I ordered another bucket so we would have two colors.  Though it doesn’t “model” as nicely as play dough, I really enjoy playing with it:-) She always chooses the Bubber to play with after we finish her school work:-)  It is well worth the money.

5 stars

Ronnie
Cheyenne, WY

Bubber is an amazing new product imported from Sweden; contrary to its playful name, Bubber is destined to become a workhorse in the educational market. See the numerous sizes and colors of Bubber.

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