A 12-Question Checklist

Every Curriculum Seller Has a "Wonderful Plan" for Your Life

As summer begins, your inbox floods with promises:

"This kit will fix everything! Your kids will beg for math! You'll have time for lattes and naps! Even your dog will learn to read!"

Spoiler alert: No curriculum kit will magically transform life overnight. If you're still you, and they're still your kids... some things (and messes) will stick around.

And Then There's That Mom in Your Homeschool Group...

You know the one. She has found The One True Curriculum and is on a mission to convert you.

(Resistance is futile... or is it?)

Friendly tip: You're raising your kids, not hers. Let's find what fits your family.

Feeling Lost in a Sea of Options?

Here's a simple, sanity-saving checklist to help you sort it all out:

1. Does This Line Up With Our Beliefs? Think beyond big questions like Creation vs. Evolution. Ask: "Will I spend more time teaching—or unteaching?"
2. Does It Meet My Real Goals? Do you want your child to learn to read, think deeply, or just survive math this year? Set real goals first—then shop.
3. Does It Fit My Budget? Talk about it, ponder it, and then get fierce. Your wallet (and future self) will thank you.
4. Will It Fit My Child's Learning Style? Visual? Auditory? Kinesthetic kangaroo? Match the method to your mover-and-shaker.
5. Is It Designed for Independent Learning? Do you want to hold hands every step—or teach them to fly solo? Choose wisely; future-you is counting on it.
6. Can It Survive My Schedule? Three toddlers? Running a farm? Planting a forest? Make sure the plan fits your real-life beautiful chaos.
7. Is the Teacher's Manual Actually Usable? A gorgeous manual is nice. A usable one saves your sanity.
8. What Do Other Parents Say? Real reviews = Real-life sneak peeks. (P.S. "Too much writing" might mean perfect for your future novelist.)
9. Is It About Memorizing... or Understanding? Memorizing facts is good. Understanding them is golden.
10. Can I Reuse It for Younger Siblings? Stretch those dollars! Future You will want to high-five Past You for planning ahead.
11. How Does It Compare to Last Year? Loved last year? Why change? Hated it? Let's not repeat that rodeo.
12. Can We Do Some Subjects Together? Family-style science, history, art = way more fun. Bonus: fewer tears, more laughter.

So, Where Does Timberdoodle Fit?

Glad you asked!

Here's how Timberdoodle Curriculum Kits stack up on your checklist:

• Beliefs: Family-friendly. Conservative Christian options and non-religious charter-school-friendly versions are available.
• Goals: Thinking, reading, writing, math—and lots of hands-on, brain-building fun.
• Budget: Kits start around $400. Compare that to private school tuition, and breathe easy!
• Learning Style: Hands-on? Visual? Auditory? Fidget-friendly? Yes, yes, yes, and YES.
• Independent Learning: Built right in. (You're welcome.)
• Schedule: 1–3 hours a day for little ones. Break it up into snack-sized chunks!
• Teacher's Manual: Super simple. Weekly checklist. No tears.
• Reviews: Check out the many honest reviews from real families who have used our kits and products.
• Comprehension First: Real understanding > memorizing trivia.
• Reuse: Yes! Add a Student Kit for your next kiddo.
• Comparison: Different from textbook-style or parent-as-lecturer models. Think explorer-guide instead.
• Family Learning: Absolutely. Customize kits easily to combine science, history, and more.

Final Thought:

Curriculum is just a tool. You are the magic.

Find what fits your family, laugh when the plan changes (because it will), and trust that learning happens every step of the way.