Homeschool curriculum review
Timberdoodle
Eclectic, hands-on, curated kits
Last reviewed January 2025 · Price last checked January 2025
About This Curriculum
A beloved eclectic homeschool company known for carefully curated grade-level kits that blend the best manipulatives, activity books, puzzles, and resources. Timberdoodle selects top-rated products from many publishers and bundles them into cohesive grade kits.
This review looks at who Timberdoodle fits best, who should compare alternatives, what a normal day can look like, parent prep, cost, and similar programs to consider.
Who This Fits Best
Timberdoodle is strongest for faith-neutral families covering PreK–8 who want room to customize pacing, subjects, and day-to-day flow. It is especially worth considering if your priorities include thoughtfully curated — saves hours of research and high-quality, engaging hands-on materials.
Who Should Consider an Alternative
Consider an alternative if not a complete all-in-one (limited writing/math) or less structured — requires parental organization. Families who need a very different teaching format, budget level, or faith orientation should compare Timberdoodle against the alternatives below before buying.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
A typical day with Timberdoodle leans on activities, manipulatives, projects, or visual practice rather than only workbook pages. It rewards families who can tolerate some setup and cleanup in exchange for more concrete learning.
Parent Prep Required
Timberdoodle requires moderate parent prep. Read the next lesson, gather any materials, and decide what to skip, slow down, or supplement based on your child.
At a Glance
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
- ✓Thoughtfully curated — saves hours of research
- ✓High-quality, engaging hands-on materials
- ✓Flexible — use as much or as little as you like
- ✓Great for kinesthetic and visual learners
- ✓Excellent customer service
Consider Before Buying
- –Not a complete all-in-one (limited writing/math)
- –Less structured — requires parental organization
- –Kit contents change year to year
Best Alternatives
If Timberdoodle is close but not quite right, compare it against curricula with similar tags, worldview, or teaching style.
Math-U-See
Mastery-based, manipulative-driven
RightStart Math
Visual, hands-on, abacus-based mastery
Five in a Row
Unit study through picture books, literature-based
Compared With Similar Curricula
Frequently Asked Questions About Timberdoodle
How much does Timberdoodle cost?+
Timberdoodle runs about $200–$600 per year. Varies widely by kit; individual products also available
What grades does Timberdoodle cover?+
Timberdoodle covers grades PreK–8. Always check the publisher's current placement guidance before buying.
Is Timberdoodle faith-based or secular?+
Timberdoodle is faith-neutral. A beloved eclectic homeschool company known for carefully curated grade-level kits that blend the best manipulatives, activity books, puzzles, and resources. Timberdoodle selects top-rated products from many publishers and bundles them into cohesive grade kits.
Who is Timberdoodle best for?+
Timberdoodle is strongest for faith-neutral families covering PreK–8 who want room to customize pacing, subjects, and day-to-day flow. It is especially worth considering if your priorities include thoughtfully curated — saves hours of research and high-quality, engaging hands-on materials.
Who should avoid Timberdoodle?+
Consider an alternative if not a complete all-in-one (limited writing/math) or less structured — requires parental organization. Families who need a very different teaching format, budget level, or faith orientation should compare Timberdoodle against the alternatives below before buying.