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james — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:40:42 +0000

Timberdoodle Co has been meeting the needs of home schooling families since 1985! This site is design as an easy way for our customers to stay informed on our latest announcements, with links to each news item. Your time is precious and you don't want to spend it unnecessarily combing our website for specials, closeouts, or one-of-a-kind deals. To instantly learn what's new you'll just check the Timberdoodle RSS feed.

Treasuring God in Our Traditions - Paperback

Timberdoodle — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:47:52 +0000

Noel Piper and I must be kindred spirits. When her husband, John, described her in the introduction to this book as velvet steel, a no-nonsense, suck-it-up, thick-skinned doer, I suspected we were cut from the same cloth. But when I read her book, especially when I saw her zeal for family devotions, I knew that we shared the same passion for living a God-centered life that included evaluating family traditions.

Although just over 100 pages, Treasuring God in our Traditions is not lightweight fluff. So don't look here for 101 tips to avoid frantic holidays or a dozen ways to use leftover turkey. Instead, Noel brings the focus where it should be, challenging us to ask what our traditions teach our children about God. God-centered, Bible-saturated traditions are among the best ways to show children that God is our greatest treasure. How are we reflecting Christ in our everyday habits, special occasions and of course the holidays? And if you are at a crossroads with this issue you will find that Noel gives wonderfully sensible suggestions about keeping, changing, or dropping the traditions we inherit or marry into.

Treasuring God in Our Traditions not only guides the reader into a deeper understanding of the crucial role tradition plays in a family that sincerely desires to glorify God, it also presents an intimate glimpse into the family of respected pastor and theologian John Piper. Particularly insightful is their joint article on family worship in the church. Outstanding! Our children have been raised in a home that is willing to throw out what is the norm and begin from scratch to establish God-centered family traditions. If yours is also, you will appreciate this book as much as I have.

Weekly special - New science kit!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:06:16 +0000

Milestones in Science

On sale this week only!

Christian Kids Explore Physics - now available

james — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:48:15 +0000

Christian Kids Explore Physics

The universe that we live in is the result of God's thoughtful design and careful building. Physics gives us a glimpse into the materials, laws, and structures of that universe. Behold the wonders of creation with this series of 30 easy-to-understand lessons for grades 4-8. Each lesson helps develop an understanding of matter and energy and the rules they follow. Exploring physics is an exciting adventure!

Weekly sale 10/31/07 - 11/07/07

Timberdoodle — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:14:29 +0000

PrismaColor 48-piece with Draw Write Now 3

This set includes 48 PrismaColor Pencils in a beautiful wooden box, Draw-Write-Now Book 3 (Native Americans, North America, Pilgrims), a Draw-Write-Now Workbook and a Color Combi Pencil Sharpene. On sale this week only for $45.00!

Esphera Globe now in stock!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:56:40 +0000

Flat puzzles of spherical items are easier to assemble, but what if you could hone your geographical skills on something more appropriate, more true to life? Now you can with Esphera's 9" Political Globe. This plastic 3D puzzle will challenge your most astute geography student, perfect as a refresher for both your pre-teens and older children.

Weekly sale 11/07/07 - 11/14/07

Timberdoodle — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:55:53 +0000

This week we are offering a number of games at closeout prices. Please keep in mind that quantities are very limited, less than 10 available per item, and these prices are while supplies last.

GridWorks

Logical deduction is an incredibly valuable skill, but not one that you see actively promoted. Certainly the inability to logically work out solutions would seem to be a crippling condition, but how can your family develop this proficiency? GridWorks is one way. With rules based on formal principles of deductive logic, a wide-ranging set of intellectual, imaginative puzzles was created. Follow the patterns established by the puzzle clues to correctly lay down the 9 tokens on the playing board. GridWorks is sure to stretch everyone's brain with 60 beginner-to-expert challenges. Retail $10.00, closeout price $7.00!

Subtrax

It's a whole new twist on the classic favorite "peg solitaire" that challenges players in a whole new way. Patience, problem solving and puzzling skills are put to the test as players jump over a field of blue pegs, one-by-one, until only the orange peg is left standing. Retail is $15.95, closeout price $9.00!

Cover Your Tracks

Cover your tracks to avoid being followed! In this high stakes spatial development game, kids must cover their tracks on a journey through mud, sand, snow and cement. First, kids select one of 20 challenge cards. Then they must place all four pieces on the game tray to cover their tracks. Ages 8 and up. Retail price $17.00, closeout price $10.00!

Weekly sale 11/14/07 - 11/21/07

Timberdoodle — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:44:11 +0000

On sale this week, while supplies last!

Number Chase/Right Turn Left Turn Combo

Two great games for only $8.00. These games are perfect for ages 6+. Number Chase is not only a fun guessing game, but also a good beginning math concept game as children learn to find a number that is great than or less than, odd or even, and more. In Right Turn Left Turn, there are seven Traffic Officers shown from either the front or the back. A card is drawn and three directions must be followed - sometimes they go to the officer's left, sometimes to the right. All players must then figure out which card the directions indicate to choose after the three movements.

Calculadder Closeout! Each level includes spiral-bound book with 12 copies of 16 different worksheets, with a Bible verse on each page. Your child does the same worksheet, one-a-day, until he can do it in the allotted time. Then he moves on to the next level. Each sheet should take only 2-5 painless minutes a day, and it really does improve calculation and writing abilities. Retail $19.95, closeout price $11.00.

Instruments in the Redeemers Hand's Audio Cassettes

Working from the premise that God uses even the untrained as tools of change in the lives of others, Paul Tripp explains the all of my people, all of the time model. God's plan is that through the faithful ministry of every believer, the whole body will grow to maturity in Christ. Be forewarned this is not light material. This is electrifying but serious information, definitely not for those content with a mediocre Christian life. In terms of challenging and relevant books Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands is our favorite book for 2003. Retail $29.95, closeout $18.00!

Weekly sale 11/21/07 - 11/28/07

Timberdoodle — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:59:10 +0000

Wooly Bully Retail $19.99, on sale $10.00!

Wooly Bully is an edge-matching tile-laying game. The thick, laminated tiles are nice to handle and the delightful artwork pictures the sheep with many appealing expressions. The game rules are stated very simply, and include full-color illustrations and helpful hints.

Each player draws 4 tiles from the bag. Because each tile is double-sided, you have twice the options when deciding what to play. The end result is that almost every tile will be somewhat useful to every player. Instead of the typical place-a-tile, draw-a-tile method, when you place a tile, you draw as many new tiles as sides you matched to with the tile just placed. So, if you place a tile next to two other tiles, you draw two. The winner is the one with the largest sheep pen. There are four wolf tiles in the game. When placed in a forest, they will disqualify any adjacent fields that would otherwise score. Suddenly, you discover the game is not as easy as it looks. Thankfully there are also four hunters. Wooly Bully was awarded Game of the Year 2003 (France), Triple Star (highest rating) Canadian Toy Testing Council, and was recommended by Today's Parent Magazine (2004). Wooly Bully contains one cloth bag, 77 double-sided field tiles and a rulebook. Recommended for ages 7 and up, game duration is about 30 minutes and number of players is 2-4

Maask - back in stock!

Timberdoodle — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:35:39 +0000

Winner of Dr. Toy's 10 Best Toy Award and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Best Toy Award Maask has pulled together what we have all enjoyed about such classics as Concentration and Go Fish into an elegant wooden game that outshines them all. The wooden game board is designed to look like a round golden crown. On this crown you place colorful wood jewel-like dowels and hide them beneath identical hollow yellow wooden cylinders.

Weekly sale 11/28/07 - 12/05/07 Automoblox

Timberdoodle — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:00:36 +0000

Automoblox Minis

Winner of the Platinum 2006 Oppenheim Toy award, the gorgeous Automoblox have made a name for themselves among families seeking quality. These brand new Automoblox Mini's are a scaled down version of the originals and will fit in the palm of your hand. Roughly 3 inches long and packed with design possibilities, minis have a new universal connector system that enables you to the exchange parts among the vehicles, creating a multitude of different car styles.

Made of furniture-grade, straight-grain hard maple each Automoblox Mini is of superior construction and seems extremely sturdy. It should, because the translucent components are made of the same materials used for bulletproof vests and are nearly indestructible. Every component in the Automoblox Mini system is interchangeable: wheels, tires, roofs and wooden bodies, so the possibilities are endless. (Of course, while mini parts are interchangeable with each other, they are not interchangeable with full-sized Automoblox cars.)

Our Automoblox Mini collection includes: One sleek red sports car with speedy 5 spoke wheels, low profile red tires, and streamlined body; one sturdy green pick-up truck with a handy truck bed to haul all those ‘must- haves’; and a nifty commuter car, with twelve spoke rims, bright blue low- profile tires, and distinctive headlights and taillights. And, like real cars, each Automoblox Mini comes with a unique 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that identifies the year and model of your car. You also can register the car online.

Technically not available until 2008, nationwide there is a very limited stock of minis to be had for the holidays. We have only 17 sets and then will be waiting until February for our next shipment. If you are interested, we suggest you order quickly to avoid disappointment. For ages 3+.

Weekly sale 12/05/07 - 12/12/07

Timberdoodle — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:31:13 +0000

Incredible Creatures 3 DVD with Evolution: The Grand Experiment

Over $98.00 retail, on sale for $65.00 and free shipping* for your entire order.

* Orders must include Incredible Creatures 3 DVD with Evolution: The Grand Experiment. Free shipping applies only to orders shipped UPS Ground to the lower 48 United States. For all other orders, $8.50 will be deducted from your total shipping costs. To take advantage of this offer, simply use the coupon rss2007 when checking out online. Offer expires at December 12, 2007.

Until now most creation-type videos seemed to fall into one of two categories. Some are too simplistic, resulting in a video worthless for teaching and useless as a convincing argument for creation opponents. Others are too complicated, making them more ideal for adult skeptics, but tediously complex for most families. Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution fills the gap between the two, the 'missing link' as it were. This fascinating series presents powerful evidence that proves that animal designs cannot possibly be explained by evolution, there had to have been a Creator. You may have never wondered why the giraffe's blood flow doesn't blow its brains out when it bends to drink water, or how can geckos walk upside down on glass, or how black and yellow garden spiders produce different types of webbing for different purposes and in different colors, or even how the incubator bird knew it needed the ability to always keep its eggs at 91F. But using these and other remarkable animals, Dr. Jobe Martin reveals sophisticated and complex designs of the marvelous hand of a brilliant Creator. Evolution simply cannot explain the origin of these unique animals. Spectacular animal footage will delight even younger children. Straightforward explanations will fascinate and inspire the rest of us, giving us solid information to share with evolutionist theory friends. This is an astonishing set of 3 DVDs that belongs in every Christian home and church lending library.

Think of Evolution: The Grand Experiment as an oversized tract, suitable for even the most ardent evolutionist. Or hand it to your inquiring preteen for solid evidence of a misguided dogma that has overspent its era. Better still, read it aloud as a family. With the exception of a few more-complex chapters towards the end of the book, children as young as six will be mesmerized by the outstanding photography that graces nearly every page. They will laugh aloud at the ideas of dirty underwear and wheat spontaneously producing mice. And they will sit in disbelief when they hear of a scientist trying to prove Darwin's theory of disuse by chopping off tails of mice for twenty generations only to find that their offspring still grew tails. Evolution: The Grand Experiment brings together scientists on both sides of the evolution/creation debate to present their findings. At each juncture you will be asked to decide what view the evidence supports. Intended for a general audience, in both public and private schools, Evolution: The Grand Experiment is not a book fighting for Creation; rather, its only design is to point out the flaws of evolution, so this is a book that would be suitable for both Christians and non-Christians alike. Evolution: The Grand Experiment is comprehensive, lavishly-illustrated, super-easy to read, and you just may find that the conclusions are startling. Casebound, 8.5 x 11 inches, 256 pages. Retail is $29.99

Cathedral Travel Edition - back in stock

Timberdoodle — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:36:58 +0000

This gorgeous hardwood game, an international favorite for nearly 3 decades, is now available in a travel edition. The game begins when a player places the Cathedral piece anywhere in the city. Two players then place as many of their light or dark hardwood buildings of various shapes within the walls of a medieval city. The goal is to position their buildings while blocking and out-maneuvering their opponent's placements. The winner is the player who situates all or most of his buildings. Because the initial placement of the Cathedral can vary tremendously, no two games are the same. The result of a game of Cathedral is akin to a two-person puzzle that must be thoughtfully pieced together. If your family enjoys chess, they will love the strategy of Cathedral. Played very quickly, a full match typically takes ten minutes or less. In this travel version of Cathedral all the beautifully crafted pieces have magnetic bases and are played on and stored in a sturdy wooden carrying case. Includes: 1 board, 28 high quality wooden buildings, 1 wooden cathedral & instructions. For 2 players, age 8+, or maybe a bit younger with patience and practice. Retail is $29.99.

Weekly sale 12/12/07 - 12/19/07

Timberdoodle — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:03:14 +0000

Purchase Chem C1000 and receive free shipping* for your entire order.

* Orders must include Chem C1000. Free shipping applies only to orders shipped UPS Ground to the lower 48 United States. For all other orders, $8.50 will be deducted from your total shipping costs. To take advantage of this offer, simply use the coupon des2007 when checking out online or click here(this will add the coupon to your order and take you to the homepage) to have the coupon added to your cart. Offer is limited to stock on hand and expires at December 19, 2007.

The 40-page, full-color Experiment Manual introduces young scientists to a broad range of chemical phenomena and hands-on laboratory experience. Using a magic tricks theme as an enticement to master some of the experiments, I appreciate the declaration that all magic is merely deception, but that scientists should not allow themselves to be deceived. Children are even encouraged to share with their audiences why the tricks work. Not all the experiments have wow-appeal, but this is a systematic program that does more than excite, it educates. Recommended for children 10 and older. I strongly recommend adult supervision as the kit contains some potentially scary chemicals.

Bubble Builder on sale for $20.00! Less than 25 available!

Did you, like I, spend many unproductive hours at the kitchen sink studying bubbles instead of scrubbing the dishes like your mom asked you to do? And how much longer did your bath take when mom treated you to a bubble bath? Bubbles have a mesmerizing effect on virtually every child, and many adults as well. So why not take this natural captivation and make it a teachable moment? Thames and Kosmos has. Your children will enjoy blowing giant bubbles, mini-bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, chains of bubbles and bubble blankets. They will learn how to build soap film domes, roofs and bridges and discover how a bubble's color can reveal when it will pop. A 48-page, full-color Experiment Manual will guide your child through 35 dynamic experiments. Kits like this are why children love home education!

Milestones in Science

Timberdoodle — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:54:09 +0000

Milestones in Science - Back in stock!

We do our older children a disservice when we instruct them in science apart from its historical significance. While we may disagree with a particular scientist's conclusion, we don't change history by pretending it never happened. If you have a child who dreads history because it is so reading intense, Milestones in Science will give him the history he needs in a format he'll love; an investigation of history in a tangible, hands-on format. After a brief account about each scientist and his times, your child can explore firsthand what he did and how he did it. He will conduct 100 experiments with the more-than 94 pieces included. Beyond the 100 experiments, this wide-ranging kit covers the accomplishments of over forty additional scientists and civilizations. In addition to instructions for the experiments, fascinating historical information is included in the 96-page manual. The nine chapters include: Light, Colors, and Sound; Heat, Steam, and Engines; Magnetism and Electricity; Communication and Microelectronics; Forces; Life; Atoms and Molecules; Stars and Planets; and the Periodic Table. For ages 10 and up.

Jumbo Lego Soft - closeout price!

Timberdoodle — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:11:00 +0000

Jumbo Lego Soft - closeout price and free shipping!

Limited to stock on hand! Purchase Lego Soft and receive free shipping on your entire order! Free shipping applies only to orders shipped UPS Ground to the lower 48 United States. For all other orders, $8.50 will be deducted from your total shipping costs.

Twenty years ago, when our three oldest would spend hours designing and building with Duplos, it occurred to us how nice it would be for them to have a building set that would allow them to construct child-size structures. How amazing to see that bit of whimsy become reality. The award-winning Lego Soft blocks are 6 times the size of a Lego Basic bricks! Smaller blocks measure 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and the large blocks measure 7 1/2" x 3 1/2", a handful regardless of your size! Using standard, decorated, and curved Lego Soft elements your child can build child-size furniture, fences for their pets, forts or houses for imaginative play. Because Lego Soft can be used outside as well as in, you may find your children using them for an obstacle course with hurdles to leap over, or crawlways to creep through. Or maybe they will build mazes and time each other as they crawl through. Most children love to test their balancing skills. With Lego Soft they can build 'snakes' to balance on, or 'lily pads' to leap to. Made from a unique pliable material, Lego Soft is safe, quiet, durable and washable. 84-piece set includes decorated bricks with eyes and mouth, roof tile bricks, and, of course lots of basic bricks in the standard four colors. And because no Lego Soft brick has sharp edges, you will find that they are not as painful to step on at night! For ages 2+. Retail is $299.95. (Note: Because of the enormous size of this set, we can only ship this item to the lower 48 states and only via UPS, no PO boxes.)

Weekly Sale 12/26/07 - 01/02/08

Timberdoodle — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:33:18 +0000

Last chance to buy the PrismaColor 132-Piece pencil set with wooden case!

These sets are a fantastic deal, but we only have a few in stock and will not be able to purchase more after the first of the year, so when they are gone, they are gone. Each beautiful wooden case contains 132 brilliant, blendable, permanent colors. Lead texture is soft and provides a smooth "feel" with excellent lay-down of color. These pencils are thick enough that, using a blunt point, larger areas are covered quickly. Ideal for younger children and accomplished artists alike. Click here for more information about Prismacolor Pencils.

Fuel Cell Kit - Sale Priced With Free Shipping!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:53:32 +0000

Limited to stock on hand! For this week only, Thames and Kosmos' Fuel Cell Kit is on sale for $120, a significant savings from its $150 retail. PLUS you get free shipping on any order which includes the Fuel Cell kit! Use the coupon code FC2008 when checking out or click here to add the coupon to your shopping cart. Free shipping applies only to orders shipped UPS Ground to the lower 48 United States. For all other orders, $8.50 will be deducted from your total shipping costs.

One of the blessings of home education is the ability to teach our children cutting edge technology, today, while it is still new. How many government schools, or even private schools, do you know where children are building and experimenting with fuel cells? And what exactly is a fuel cell? It is any device where a chemical reaction is converted into electricity. Energy leaders foresee a future where individual homes will meet their own electrical needs through the use of fuel cells. Air pollution, caused by combustible engines, can also be eliminated through the use of fuel cells. Far more efficient than a generator, since the fuel is converted more directly to electricity, and much, much quieter because the fuel cell itself has no moving parts, fuel cells do not run down or require recharging, and operate as long as the fuel and an oxidizer are supplied continuously from outside the cell. Obviously, having a working knowledge of fuel cells could give your children an advantage in this technologically driven world. The Thames & Kosmos Fuel Cell Kit provides a fascinating introduction to this most significant technology. Click here to read more about the Fuel Cell Kit.

Weekly sale 01/10/08 - 01/16/08

Timberdoodle — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:55:04 +0000

Calculadder MasterPak Cd-Roms on sale! Retail $21.00, closeout price $16.00 each!

For large families looking to practice their math facts, the CD-ROM MasterPaks are perfect! MasterPak 1 contains every drill from Calculadder 1 thru 3, plus all the drills from ReadyWriter (a pre-penmanship program). MasterPak 2 contains every drill from Calculadder 4-6. Complete Instructor's Guides, Achievement Records, and full grading keys are also included. Best of all, it's all in convenient Adobe PDF format, ready to print out on Windows or Mac.

Weekly sale 01/16/08 - 01/23/08

Timberdoodle — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:42:28 +0000

Lauri Construction Puzzle set.

Retail $31.99, on sale for only $20.00!

What child is not mesmerized by large-scale construction? What adult? With such universal appeal we knew these bright, colorful puzzles, with their snug fitting pieces, deserved a spot in our catalog. The unique crepe foam rubber pieces are washable, easy to grip, and they won't chip, curl, separate, crease, tear or crack. Each 8" x 11" puzzle comes with a durable plastic storage tray and an assembly pattern board. For ages 3-6 years. Four-puzzle set.

Swan Song sale

Timberdoodle — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:00:30 +0000

As rss subscribers you have received our Swan Song notice ahead of the rest!

Dear Friends,

If you are a longtime Timberdoodle customer, then this is the annual Swan Song sale you've been waiting for. If you are new to Timberdoodle you just need to know that you are in for some incredible deals.

Swan Song: Throughout the centuries a legend has persisted that a swan sings a beautiful song just before it dies. Though this tale has no basis in fact, it has become an idiom in literature that refers to the last notable thing someone does before slipping into obscurity. Here, it refers to the last chance our products get to be sold to our customers, before sneaking out of circulation.

Every mail-order business encounters the problem of dented and damaged merchandise. The damage may have been caused by an aggressive carrier or an over-enthusiastic employee. It could even be the consequence of a customer returning an unused product with inadequate protection. No matter how it happens, the damage is done, and without this sale the product would just gather dust. All items offered in this discount section have some sort of imperfection, unless expressly stated otherwise. Whether this is due to a manufacturing flaw, or damage incurred in shipping or in our warehouse, this is generally something like damaged outside packaging, a dented corner, or a scuffed or crinkled cover on a book.

You may be wondering if this merchandise is in suitable condition to use in teaching your children. Absolutely! We use these less-than-perfect products ourselves. Not only does it help our budget, but after a few days of use there is no discernible difference anyway. Remember, this is not used merchandise. These are new products that only suffer from minor surface blemishes, such as books with creased corners or wrinkled spines, and boxes with dented covers. All these products are perfectly adequate for any family's use. In no case will we ship a product with damage that inhibits the usefulness of the product.

Please keep in mind that our Swan Song offerings are available in very limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis. This sale traditionally incites a buying frenzy, making the website sluggish at times, but if you persevere we hope you will find the bargains worth the effort.

A few caveats:

So that as many customers as possible can benefit from this sale, we will allow a limit of three of any single Swan Song item number per order.

If a Swan Song product that is in your shopping cart is sold out, and you have not yet checked out, that item may be cleared from your cart. Because many Swan Song items tend to sell out quickly, we urge you not to delay completing your order. We don't want you to be disappointed by putting an item in your shopping cart, then later upon checkout finding it sold out. Unfortunately, until you check out and commit to your purchase, you really won't know for sure what you have. We know that can be irksome, but we have yet to find a more satisfactory solution.

Saving our customers’ shopping carts takes space, which slows down our website even further on an already busy day. Therefore, we will be clearing out shopping carts as needed, starting at six hours after activation of a cart. This means that if you add things to your cart, then walk away for a few hours, you may come back to an empty cart. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but need to do this to keep the site running as smoothly as possible.

Most importantly, please keep in mind that products ordered from this discount section are sold as-is and as such are nonrefundable. (However, should you receive an unusable item, simply contact us and we will make it right.)

The Swan Song sale is available for internet orders only! We really cannot accept phoned-in orders for damaged items since inventory is monitored by the website.

Enjoy the sale and please allow up to one additional week for your order to arrive.

Mrs Grossman's Sticker Bonanza

Timberdoodle — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:35:03 +0000

Mrs Grossman's Sticker Bonanza

Only $7.00!

If you are in the market for some top-of-the-line stickers at bargain basement prices, this is it! Because you are getting a "grab-bag" assortment, there may a be a sticker or two you won't like. But at this price, who can complain. Over 30 sticker strips.

New 4D Puzzles!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:14:54 +0000

New 4D Puzzles for only $5.00!

Some of our biggest hits at last year's home school conferences were our startlingly lifelike 4D puzzles. These ingenious, museum-quality puzzles have been highly recognized for their authentic look, meticulous finishing, and fastidious painting, hence the fourth "D" denoting the detailed aspect to this three-dimensional puzzle.

As they are affordably priced for a child's budget, we ran out of puzzles before we ran out of customers. But before that happened, we "liberated" a couple of puzzles and kept them by the cash register to fiddle with during the slow times. The more we handled the pieces, the more impressed we became. Visiting children were fascinated and would remain at our booth, determined to master the puzzles.

While these amazingly realistic puzzles have a mere 20 - 30 interlocking pieces, they are still a challenge for children and adults alike. Because they can be put together and pulled back apart countless times, children love racing each other for the fastest completion time.

Each collectible-quality puzzle comes packed inside of a creative storage container, which is handy for tossing in a purse or backpack for events when you need the children to be quiet, but constructive with their time. Because these puzzles contain small parts, they can be a choking hazard for younger children, but children 6 years and older will have hours of fun as they develop their visual and fine-motor skills. Click here to see all of our currently available 4D puzzles.

Save on Reading Assessment Tasks

Timberdoodle — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:19:52 +0000

Reading Assessment Tasks - Closeout priced!

Are you concerned about your youngster’s reading ability? Do you want to be sure he is on target before annual tests? Or are you simply looking for some variety to spice up his drill work? These Reading Assessment books are perfect for any of those scenarios; and now they are also close-out priced at only $14.00 each. Click here for more details on Grade K, Grade 1, and Grade 2.

Exploring Science Sale!

Timberdoodle — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:39:50 +0000

Exploring The World Of Mathematics - only $8! Retail: $13.99 Exploring Science Bundle - The rest of the series (5 books) for only $50! Retail: $69.95 This set includes: Exploring the World Around You Exploring the History of Medicine Exploring the World of Chemistry Exploring Planet Earth Exploring the World of Physics About the Exploring... series There is much more to science than poking, prodding, swirling, stirring, creating or constructing. There is the history behind the science. While most kids would far rather learn with their hands, Master Books has made reading the history of science as painless as possible. The illustrations may be black and white, but accounts are quite colorful, resulting in a surprisingly appealing text for some potentially dreary topics. Christian families will especially appreciate the God honoring perspective presented throughout each book. And for those of you who like chapter tests, you will be delighted to know that they are included also. This is a great series from a fine Christian publisher.

Buy Creativity Express and get a free paint set!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:28:43 +0000

Free paints with Creativity Express!

We have 25 of these special sets, and will include one free with any order for Creativity Express while supplies last. The set includes a small pad of watercolor paper, 12 acrylic paints and the necessary brushes. For those of you who want to know, yes, acrylic paint can be used on watercolor paper. In fact, you can even thin out the acrylic paints for a watercolor look, giving you even more creative options!

Click here for more information on Creativity Express; a computerized art program so phenomenal, we featured it on the cover of our most recent catalog!

Free Sudoku CD with BrainBuilder

Timberdoodle — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:59:48 +0000

BrainBuilder is back in stock!

To celebrate we are giving away a Sudoku Unlimited CD with any BrainBuilder order this week. (A $10.00 value.) Do you wonder if you or your children would benefit from BrainBuilder? Here is a simple test to determine your child's auditory processing skills: Ask the child “Can you tell me this list of numbers? 1, 5, 8, 3, 7, 2, 0.” Pause for about one second between each number. Then see if she can readily repeat it back to you without seeing the list. If so, then most likely this is not a core problem for her. However, if she can only repeat three to five digits, than this a significant deficit. Your child should be able to remember one digit for every year old she is, maxing out at seven to nine digits. If she can't, then we'd suggest BrainBuilder for her, to directly build her short-term memory and processing skills, thus fixing a core problem. Of course BrainBuilder not only has three auditory-processing activities (remembering what is heard) but also includes three visual-processing activities (remembering what is seen), and one on attention and cognitive processing speed. Click here for more information on BrainBuilder.

Bicycles for the littlest riders

Timberdoodle — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:04:39 +0000

New Mini-Glider and PV-Glider Bikes!

New this week! This little bike is an exciting tool for your tiny tots, up through age 7. Teach your child to balance and let him experience the thrill of bicycling without the hindrance of training wheels. Very high quality, click here for more information.

Lego Duplo Sets Are Back In Stock! (and new sets added)

Timberdoodle — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:56:25 +0000

How do you value a toy? We test for 3 things:

* We prefer hands-on play to electronic games, and realistic figures over fantasy or today’s popular trademarked character.

* If the toy is not a tool, we are not interested. We recognize that our money is as limited as our time and we do not want to invest in something that wastes either.

* We want the toy to do what it claims to do, do it well, and be sturdy enough to hold up to even the most enthusiastic child. Think that’s reasonable? You’d be surprised how many toys fail this simple test!

Duplo passes all three tests. The simple, realistic figures lend themselves to hours of creative and constructive play. From playing house to laying out a railway track, children develop beginning construction skills, engage in storytelling, and develop social skills as the characters interact, all while continually utilizing a healthy imagination!

Duplo quality is truly outstanding. The sets we purchased over 20 years ago, we are now bringing back into service as we provide therapy for autistic children and teens. Surprisingly few pieces have been damaged, despite the wear and tear of decades of hard use. The pieces are just as appealing to the children in our current Bible study as they were to our own family 20+ years ago. Dishwasher safe, suitable for hundreds of imaginative situations, Duplos have stood the test of time in our family, I am confident they will in yours also. Yes, they are expensive if you are used to buying short-term toys. However if you, like us, prefer to purchase toys that endure I am sure that you will find Duplos to be a great value. Click here to see our complete assortment of Lego Duplo sets .

New Teaching Textbook!

Timberdoodle — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:52:15 +0000

Teaching Textbooks' Math 5 is now in stock! The Math 5 Teaching Textbook is a full-year curriculum designed for the typical 5th grader or an academically-advanced 4th grader. A superb program, now available with free shipping! Click here to read a complete review.

Wordigo Now Available As A Bundle.

Timberdoodle — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:02:37 +0000

Save money and get the full advantages of both versions of Wordigo with this combo. The Wordigo Bundle includes the complete Wordigo game as well as the Wordigo CD for only $29.00. Save over $10 off retail! Wordigo has been a great game for family reunions and game tournaments. It offers 4 different levels of play and flexibly allows each player to work at their appropriate level. What a terrific way to work on logic and spelling skills. For a complete review and step-by-step demo, click here .

Free Shipping With Braintelligent!

Timberdoodle — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:53:00 +0000

Get free UPS ground shipping on any order which includes Braintelligent! (In stock items only. Unable to take advantage of this offer because of your location? We'll subtract $8.50 from your USPS shipping costs instead! Contact us for details.) Braintelligent is a versatile tool perfect for families looking for an activity to engage restless hands during read-aloud time or those who, like us, are drawn to brainteasers. About 10" long on each side, this sturdy pyramid comes apart into 17 pieces which range in size from 1.5 to 3 inches long. The enclosed booklet shows you where to place the first pieces; can you finish the pyramid? For a full review and more pictures click here .

50% Off Fischertechnik Firefighter!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:17:54 +0000

On Sale This Week For Only $10

Year after year fire trucks are popular with young lads, and why not? We want them to grow into men who are eager to sacrificially serve others, and putting out fires is one of their more fascinating opportunities to do just that.

Your young firefighter will not only enjoy the brain building puzzle-like aspect of assembling the high quality Fischertechnik Firefighter set, but long after it has been assembled and reassembled, he is sure to enjoy putting out many pretend fires with the working miniature hydraulic cylinder. You will appreciate the economical introduction to the extraordinary Fischertechnik series, especially at this sale price of only $10! The Fischertechnik Firefighter set includes over 50 engineering quality pieces.

Free shipping offer!

Timberdoodle — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:34:10 +0000

Free shipping special

Order by April 30th, 5PM PST and get free shipping on all orders over $85. The fine print is that the free shipping offer applies to in-stock items only, shipped UPS ground. If your order must be shipped USPS we will be happy to deduct $8.50 from those shipping costs.

The bad news is that our too-low prices will be going up next month. Because many of you are budget-minded, we think you'll appreciate the heads-up and final opportunity to save at our current pricing. Combine this savings with the free shipping offer above, and you have an outstanding opportunity to save money!

New 3D Anatomy Puzzles

Timberdoodle — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:53:03 +0000

Very Limited Quantities!

Whether you want your children to get the learning experience of dissecting without the mess or you simply enjoy a great puzzle, you are certain to appreciate these three additions to our 3D puzzle line up. Each puzzle teaches the inner workings of a snail, frog or beetle. Think that would be too simple to spend time on? On the contrary, even the smallest members of creation are remarkably complex in their design, and these critters are no exception. For instance, have you considered that beetles have hearts and colons? How about the lungs of a snail? The liver and kidneys of a frog? These are just a few of the things you will marvel at while assembling these models. Yes, they are expensive. However, these are large (15-30cm long) models, hand-painted with high quality workmanship. The 22-31 pieces per puzzle are generally large, and the models are reusable indefinitely. We do not think you will be disappointed. Click here to see the frog, snail or beetle puzzles.

DeltaSand Deluxe!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:27:53 +0000

Get 2x The Sand And Save!

We know people who fell in love with DeltaSand at first glance. It was obvious to them that this medium, almost a cross between wet sand and play dough, was the perfect creative outlet for their kids. Other friends really didn’t see the appeal until they actually touched it. However, they were soon having as much fun as their kids; building anything from castles to racetracks, igloos to farms. DeltaSand is an unusually versatile modeling compound - use it like clay or bake it for more permanent creations or even carving and painting! This week we are offering a deep discount on DeltaSand Deluxe, which comes with 2X the sand. Click here for details on DeltaSand Deluxe.

Free Shipping Offer!

Timberdoodle — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:41:10 +0000

Timberdoodle is now offering free UPS shipping on every order over $150! This offer applies to all in-stock orders shipped via standard shipping (not USPS or express) and the cost will automatically be deducted from your order upon check out. Visit us online to see our new additions and current sale items.

Hop To It!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:59:53 +0000

A new addition to Timberdoodle's game selection! Whether you are looking for a new game to play with your preschooler or a way to build short term memory, Hop To It! is for you. The idea is simple - line up the 21 object tiles in any way you like. After studying them, cover the first three tiles. Recall the first tile, then pick up the colorful cover and move it to the end of the line. You only have to remember 3 items at any given time, but you'll find that is challenging for most of us! If your child is especially brilliant, simply add additional tile covers to increase the challenge. (You could even use a business card as an extra cover!) Conversely, if you are working with a tiny child, using 2 covers may be enough of a challenge. For a full description and more pictures click here to see Hop To It! online.

Save 80% On Triazzle!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:56:47 +0000

You made Triazzle a best seller for us years ago. We recently uncovered a stash of them in our warehouse, and are excited to again make it available to you. Our quantities are limited, and when they run out, we cannot get more. Meanwhile though, you get an incredible deal: only $2.50 each! For a complete review of Triazzle, click here.

144 Cuisenaire Activity Cards for $36!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:14:45 +0000

If your 2nd - 4th grader struggles with grasping basic math concepts, a hands on manipulative like Cuisenaire Rods can help bring understanding. Sometimes though, it is difficult to know where to start in explaining these things. Or it may take more time to come up with an activity than it does for your student to solve the problem. In either situation, the Cuisenaire Rods Activity Cards can be quite the blessing. This week we are offering a special bundle of all 3 sets. Purchase all 144 cards together and save $23.85 off retail! Note: These flashcards have now gone out of production, so when they are gone, they are gone. Thankfully we are well stocked for now! Click here for a complete description of the Cuisenaire Rods Activity Cards.

New USA Floor Puzzle!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:08:35 +0000

Your Younger Kids Can Do Geography In Their Playtime!

Are you looking for a summer activity that reinforces US geography? Or perhaps you need a brain-teaser to keep your youngster engaged during quiet time or while you fix dinner. We have been using this USA Floor Puzzle with Krissy for all of the above reasons, and it has been quite the success. Not only has she spent much profitable time putting it together, but it also has occasioned a lot of discussion about the different states and their features. The sturdy pieces have held up well, and we anticipate getting much more use out of it over the years. At only $13.00 this is quite the value! Click here to see the USA Floor Puzzle online.

Save $20 on Deluxe Magnetic Tangoes Junior Bundle!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:14:59 +0000

Only $25.50 - Save Over 40%!

Tangoes Jr. brings the fun, creativity and problem-solving challenges of Tangoes to a unique toy designed specifically for kids. With a large playing surface, seven magnetic puzzle pieces and recognizable puzzles, children can create 41 classic tangram images. (Timberdoodle's Deluxe Bundle includes 3 add-on puzzle packs: People, Animals, and Objects) Each double-sided puzzle card has two levels: on Level 1, the individual geometric shapes that comprise the image are identified; the same image appears on Level 2, but only as a silhouette -- making it more challenging as the child gets older. All seven puzzle pieces store in the side drawer and 12 puzzle cards store beneath the playing surface. Tangoes Jr . also has an integrated carry handle, making it great for on-the-go fun. Click here to read the complete review .

His Chosen Bride

Timberdoodle — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:30:09 +0000

Finally back in stock!

Many of you have asked, and now His Chosen Bride is finally back in stock. His Chosen Bride exhorts young women to fully and completely trust God with their futures, placing their hopes and dreams, even the "desires of their hearts" into His trustworthy hands to serve Him with dedication. To each woman God bestows a gift of singleness either for a season, or for a lifetime. During this time, their purpose is given in I Corinthians 7:34 "The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit..." Jennifer leads the reader through the beautiful attributes of Proverbs 31, challenging single women to live out these qualities unto the Lord as their Husband. Jennifer writes from the heart, as one friend to another, giving encouragement and practical thoughts for living out this high calling. See our complete review of His Chosen Bride here.

Last Chance

Timberdoodle — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:04:19 +0000

Great value, deluxe gift, almost sold out!

Those of you who have read our catalog know that we love Prismacolor Pencils. We have been thrilled to offer you this particularly luxurious pencil set at a tremendous savings, but our stock is almost gone and when we run out, that is it. The set comes with a free pencil sharpener, and while it retails for $77, we are offering it for only $40, while supplies last. These make excellent gifts for the artists in your life! Click here to see our complete review of the Deluxe Prismacolor 48-Piece Pencil Set.

New Teaching Textbook!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:38:49 +0000

Teaching Textbook's Pre-Calculus book is not for everyone. The CDs are not yet completed, which means that many of the wonderful features of the Teaching Textbook series cannot be accessed. Those of you who rely on either the lectures or the solutions will want to wait until the entire set is available. However, if your student is ready for advanced math and you are committed to a textbook approach - you are not going to beat this textbook. True to form, it is both friendly and informative, and the graphs, charts and detailed explanations are of great help to any student.

This book is currently priced $10 below the others in the series, and you will be able to purchase the CDs only when they become available. Click here for a placement test and additional information about Teaching Textbook's Pre-Calculus

New Wind Power Kit

Timberdoodle — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:30:57 +0000

Just Arrived Today!

The new Wind Power kit from Thames and Kosmos landed at our warehouse this morning. Fuel costs continue to rise, so what better time could there be to teach your children about alternative power sources? Your student will use the Wind Power Kit and build a working wind turbine to harness power out of thin air. Wind is one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable energy available today and not only has it been used for centuries to pump water and crush grain in windmills, but it is now increasingly being used to generate electricity which is used to power our modern world. First, assemble a wind turbine complete with electric generator, adjustable rotors, and wind speed indicator. Then, conduct more than 20 experiments with your wind turbine, including experiments with different numbers of rotor blades, different blade angles and profiles, different wind speeds, different gear ratios, and so on. Use the wind turbine to generate mechanical power to lift a heavy weight or generate electricity to light up an LED and charge a rechargeable battery. During the experiments, you will learn the physics of force and motion as it applies to wind power technology as well as how to measure and calculate the different forces acting on the rotor blades by breaking them down into vectors and much more. Click here for more details including the catalog review of Wind Power, or click here to see all of our science kits, from introductory science for preschoolers through college-prep chemistry kits.

Antworks and X-Scope bundle

Timberdoodle — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:01:07 +0000

Special Bundle

What an easy way for us to take seriously God's proposal to consider the ant and be wise. Ant farms used to be messy and prone to leaks. Plus, there was the ongoing question of what and how much to feed the ants. But AntWorks TunnelVision uses a state-of-the-art nutritious gel that will provide both food and water.

Combine an excellent ant farm with an excellent pocket microscope and you have a hours of learning and fun. The Carson X-Scope is a seven-function, multi-use optical pocket tool that contains an 8x telescope for spying out local wildlife, 9x fold-out magnifier to study bugs with, LED flashlight that also doubles as a directional light for viewing things when the lighting is less than perfect, signal whistle shrill enough to please children and drive moms nuts, directional compass, and digital clock.This week only, while supplies last, get both for only $28.00! Perfect for Summer science.

Special Equilibrio Complete Bundle

Timberdoodle — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:29:40 +0000

Special Equilibrio Complete Bundle

This week only $65.00! Save over $29.00 off retail.

The scope and sequence of this program is phenomenal. Using just 18 blocks your children will experiment with construction, geometry, logical analysis, perspectives, design, and spatial logic. Each spiral-bound book is systematic in its presentation, with multiple levels and escalating complexities. Spatial proficiencies are vital for everyone, but today's sedentary children often lack a natural way to develop this ability. The following four books and blocks provide an enjoyable and successful approach to making sure your child acquires this essential skill.

Chem C3000

Timberdoodle — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:16:27 +0000

Chem C3000 now in stock!

If you took high-school chemistry and want to duplicate that experience for your children, then this is the kit for you. CHEM C3000 is the finest in chemistry kits. Nearly 400 experiments coupled with a thorough and well-balanced curriculum mean your child will learn first-hand what chemistry is all about.

From building a mini-fire extinguisher to making dazzling colors in flame tests and producing electricity in a test tube, professional-quality equipment and an easy-to-understand manual will help your child make the most of his chemistry experiments. If learning how to use an alcohol burner is important to you, you'll be delighted to know that it is taught in this set.

As your child gains familiarity, he will begin to learn advanced topics such as chemical equations, atomic structures, and the periodic table. CHEM C3000 is a brilliant way to prepare for college-level chemistry.

Top This!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:50:36 +0000

Top This is finally in stock and ready to ship! And yes, Top This is just as challenging and high quality as we anticipated! The premise is simple enough: arrange two different sets of blocks into two identical shapes. The 40 Top This Mind Challenge Cards start easily, but you may find your child sneaking peeks at the answers by the time she gets into the Advanced and Expert cards. Top This is not only a wonderful break from summer reading, but it also builds those critical hands-on spatial thinking skills.

After months of unforeseen delay by the manufacturer Top This has now arrived in our warehouse and is ready to ship immediately. As always, most orders ship out within 12-24 hours and not only that, but if your order total is over $150 we'll give you free UPS ground shipping on your entire order!

Create Anything With Clay for only $10.50

Timberdoodle — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:25:02 +0000

Outstanding Deal on Blemished Books

We are eager to sell about a dozen copies of Create Anything With Clay which arrived here damaged. What kind of damage? The packages of clay have shattered off the book itself, and some books have slight corner damage. All the clay is included, but is no longer pristinely glued to the book - as if you had pulled it off to be ready for use. Yes, these sets are completely usable, and look remarkably like our library copy of Create Anything With Clay which has been on and off the shelf many times, ever ready to serve its purpose! Save almost 50% off retail on these slightly damaged copies of Create Anything With Clay; but only while supplies last!

Heavily awarded, four-player Blokus is back!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:50:32 +0000

When you look at all the awards this game has won it is no wonder that Blokus is a Timberdoodle favorite:

MENSA Select winner
ASTRA 2003 Good Toy Award
Dr. Toy 2003 100 Best
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2004 Platinum Award
2004 Teacher's Choice Award
2003 Parent's Choice Gold Award

We love Blokus because it is simple enough to explain in a few minutes, yet complex enough to stretch any brain. Suitable for grandparents down to 5-year-olds, Blokus has a lot of appeal for a wide age range. Perfect for family reunions, church game nights, or any other time you are trying to involve people with a wide range of ages! Designed for 4 players, Blokus includes variations for 2 or 3 players. Only have 2 players? Check out Travel Blokus!

SomeBody/Skeletons in the Closet game combo

Timberdoodle — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:29:43 +0000

SomeBody Game What a neat way to learn about our innards, what they are and what they do. There are four SomeBody game boards, each with a child and appropriate outlines that 20 different body part stickers are placed on. The stickers are made of transparent vinyl so you can reuse them indefinitely. You receive two different sets of cards, one with just the names of body parts for younger children, and one card deck listing their functions. In level 1, players match body parts. Level 2 teaches the locations and functions of major body parts. For those of us who prefer to know, a bladder is depicted, but no gender-related details are featured. Recommended age is 6 -10, but Grace enjoyed it at 4! Now with 50 more cards pertaining to bones and muscles, Somebody is able to challenge even an older child. 2-4 players. Skeletons in the Closet Do your children know that they can identify the gender of a skeleton just by examining its elbow or that humans and giraffes have the same number of bones in their necks? If not, then maybe this is the year to bone up on our amazing skeletal system! Skeletons in the Closet beats dreary bookwork for learning the names, locations, and relationships of the major bones in the human body. As your children answer the fifty True/False questions, they will not only learn just how fearfully and wonderfully they are made, but their right answers will also earn bones. The goal is to get enough bones to build your own model skeleton. Be the first to assemble your skeleton and you win. Are you unsure what a radius, ulna, or fibula is? Fear not! To assist in learning, the bones are labeled with letters to identify them. There are six hands-on games with multiple levels of difficulty. As only the major bones are taught, these are games that even four-year-olds can play, though they may need a bit of help snapping together the molded plastic skeletons. Winner of many awards, including the 2005 Parents' Choice Approved Award, The Great American Toy Test, and the Teachers' Choice Award for the Family, Skeletons in the Closet comes with everything you need to play, including fifty True/False Bone Facts, four plastic skeleton models, four skeleton boards, and more. For 2-4 players. Technically for ages 7+, though you may be willing to assist younger children who are already soaking up so much other information and would love being involved.

Pentago's big brother!

Timberdoodle — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:19:35 +0000

Introducing Quadrago

You have made Pentago a Timberdoodle best seller, and now we are delighted to be able to offer you Quadrago - Pentago in 3D! Like Pentago, the object is simple, just get 4 of your wooden beads in a row. Your winning 4 can be in any direction or on any plane, challenging, but not impossible; so what's the trick to Quadrago? The 4 center pegs are on a spinning disk, allowing you to change the entire game on any turn! Quadrago will stretch thinking skills and challenge all ages, but we only have 1 case of them, so act now to take advantage of our great price! For 2 players, ages 6+, Quadrago is great fun for all ages, grandparents included.

Save 30% on Wordigo

Timberdoodle — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:18:12 +0000

The Best of Quick Thinking, Strategic Play and Fun in One Great Game!

No Waiting! Everyone plays at the same time.

Fast-Paced

A game takes only 7 minutes!

Different Levels of Play

4 copies of 4 different boards offer varying degrees of difficulty making it easy for children to play with adults.

View: Board 1 * Board 2 * Board 3 * Board 4

Highly Strategic

Wordigo's vowels, with their arrows and bonus markings of 2x, 3x, 4x and 5x, allow for a very unique way of scoring word points.

Dictionaries Are Allowed

Not only is a dictionary allowed but encouraged for exciting game play.

Solo and Partner Play

Both offer as much fun and challenge as regular play.

See Timberdoodle's full review here, or check out the demo here.

Spelling - last chance at this price

Timberdoodle — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:33:22 +0000

Due to the publisher's price increases, our price on Sequential Spelling also must go up. This week is your last chance to purchase at these significant savings! We love Sequential Spelling so much that all 5 kids are going through it, even the 4 who have long since graduated. Why? Because up until now, we have had a family tradition of being horrible spellers, despite all of our efforts to the contrary. Sequential Spelling is by far the best spelling program we've ever seen. By teaching spelling patterns in a sequential and thus intuitive manner, even our known-for-poor-spelling family has already seen our spelling improve! Click here to read more about Sequential Spelling and buy what your family needs to start Sequential Spelling this week!

Build visual memory and learn zoology in a 10 minute, fast paced game!

Timberdoodle — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:13:38 +0000

Brain Box Animals is in the same high quality, extremely educational format as the popular Brain Box USA and Brain Box World. Grab a sturdy card out of the box and flip over the sand timer. Your opponent has 10 seconds to take in as much detail as possible about the animal pictured, in this case the jaguar. When the timer runs out quickly hide the card and hand him the die to roll. He rolled a 5? Simply read him question #5, "In which continent is the jaguar found?" If he can answer correctly he keeps the card, if not just put it back in the box. The player (or team) with the most cards after 10 minutes wins the game! We have only a few of these in stock, so act now if this sounds like a good fit for your family. See sample questions and more about Brain Box Animals here.

The Curious Case Of The Misplaced Modifier

Timberdoodle — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:57:11 +0000

Only $6.00

Wow! Curious Case... is now being printed in a softcover edition. Imagine our delight to find the publisher clearing out the hardcover version at this tremendous savings. Save $10.99 while supplies last. Click here for a full review of The Curious Case Of The Misplaced Modifier.

Save $23 on Choiceworks!

Timberdoodle — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:38:46 +0000

Does your child need to learn about schedules? Can she wait without interrupting while you are on the phone? Is his first response to anger throwing something or hitting? These and many more situations are addressed in an ingenious and user-friendly fashion by Choiceworks. Initially designed for children with special needs, the format of this board is so unique that even families with typical children have fallen in love with Choiceworks! Your children will gain confidence, control and a sense of accomplishment as they navigate tasks and behaviors successfully. Developed with the support of top doctors and child development professionals, the Choiceworks System is made up of three boards; a schedule board, a waiting board and a feelings board. Each board is supported by a short story to read with your child to introduce the system. The Schedule Board [Blue] makes daily routines a lot more fun and easier to do. Supported by 40 visual symbol magnets, your child can get through morning and bed time routines, get ready for school, go to appointments, and more. Your child chooses his/her reward for successfully completing the tasks. The Waiting Board [Orange] teaches your child the skills for waiting, turn taking and not interrupting. Through pictures your child is shown what they can do while they are waiting. It even includes a convenient timer! The Feelings Board [Green] supports your child’s ability to gain self-control by providing clear alternatives and expectations. Once they have gained self-control the choice wheels provide options for what to do next. The retail on Choiceworks recently dropped from $99.95 to $79.95, and we are offering it to you at $72, an even greater savings! See our complete review of Choiceworks here, along with additional photos.

"Idle Christians are often unhappy Christians."

Timberdoodle — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:56:30 +0000

Did you recognize the author of the quote above? If not, perhaps one of these will bring his name to mind: "Be sure, whatever you leave out, that you teach the children the three R’s,—Ruin, Redemption, and Regeneration." "If I had never joined a church till I had found one that was perfect, I should never have joined one at all; and the moment I did join it, if I had found one, I should have spoiled it, for it would not have been a perfect church after I had become a member of it. Still, imperfect as it is, it is the dearest place on earth to us." "Look at sinful men as mad, and you will pity them and bear with them." "If there is anything that is a miniature picture of heaven upon earth, it is a pair of Christians happily united, whose children grow up in the fear of the Lord, and render to them increased comfort and joy every day. Oh, how much some of us owe to the gospel for the happiness of our homes!" "'Only a change of mind'; but what a change! A change of mind with regard to everything! Instead of saying, “It is only a change of mind,” it seems to me more truthful to say it is a great and deep change—even a change of the mind itself." "Work is always healthier for us than idleness; it is always better to wear out shoes than sheets." "An ounce of obedience is better than a ton of learning." "Begin early to teach, for children begin early to sin." "Cultivate in your children a desire to understand everything connected with our holy faith." "I think we never ought to repine so much about the death of a child as about the ungodly life of a child." Yes, author is indeed Charles Spurgeon, and these quote are just a few selected from his vast quantity of writings. If your child knows little about this man whom God has powerfully used to influence so many Christians, The Prince Of Preachers is the perfect way to remedy that, shedding light on the life story of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. On sale this week for only $5.75, click here for more information about The Prince Of Preachers.

Our mistake is your gain!

Timberdoodle — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:30:46 +0000

Save over 20% on Hyper Dash

Here in western Washington, the winter weather is setting in, meaning that outdoor games are impractical at best. However, kids still get restless, and a structured activity can make a huge difference in the atmosphere of your home. How much better when you can include agility, thinking skills and even basic math to the game! Hyper Dash combines all of these components into an award winning, competitive game which involves tagging all the electronic targets as they are called out by the electronic tagger. Be forewarned that the gentle pitter patter of little feet may turn into a wild scramble as your kids race from target to target trying to beat their previous time or that of their sibling. What a great way to get kids active despite bad weather! When the weather turns warm take Hyper Dash to your yard or even a local park and enjoy a whole new set of challenges.

In our preparation for the upcoming holiday catalog we ordered a couple cases of these by accident. Thankfully it is a top quality product with a lot of family appeal – take advantage of our mistake and purchase now at extreme savings! Hyper Dash video and a complete review online here.

Engaging Reading Comprehension Activities for Older Students

Timberdoodle — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:29:53 +0000

Save 36% This Week Only!

Reading comprehension can be difficult to address in an older student. You know that you can build skilled, eager readers by giving students three things: intriguing reading material, visual support, and a goal. Getting there with your 6th-8th grade student is often challenging. Puzzles Hunts for Reading Comprehension provides all three--in an appealing, age appropriate manner. Every hunt is spread over at least 2 pages. One page features a large drawing and the other consists of step-by-step written instructions which refer to the drawing. See sample pages and more information about Puzzles Hunts for Reading Comprehension here on our website.

Last Chance To Buy Lightwedge Colors

Timberdoodle — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:46:31 +0000

The manufacturer has informed us that we will no longer be able to purchase the Lightwedge combos (with a case) in any color other than black. Once our existing inventory is gone, we’ll be out for good.

Never heard of Lightwedge? Lightwedge is a revolutionary book light for nighttime reading. Patented LightWedge technology directs all the light only on the page you are reading, without bothering someone sleeping next to you. Whether reading in bed, reading on a plane, or reading in a car, the LightWedge book light is the perfect accessory for all readers and an ideal gift for travelers. Not only that, but Lightwedge is one of Timberdoodle’s hundreds of highly reviewed products. To see a complete description and read our customers’ reviews of Lightwedge click here. For Lightwedge Paperback reviews and complete description click here.

Lego Action Contraption Closeout

Timberdoodle — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:40:06 +0000

Only $11.75 - save over 40% off retail!

Recently discontinued by the manufacturer, this Timberdoodle classic is on sale while supplies last. Lego Action Contraption contains complete plans for making five marvelous moving machines out of the 60 special LEGO pieces that come with the book and another five using some basic pieces you've already got at home. Completed Lego Action Contraptions range from a simple top to a more complex balloon-powered car or even a Trapdoor Cable Car Parachute Machine!

Our customer, Marcia W. from Humeston, IA says:
The projects are interesting and require some thought and learning to follow directions. Any Lego fan will enjoy this kit.

We have less than 2 dozen Lego Action Contraption kits left, and when we run out, they are gone permanently. See Timberdoodle’s complete review of Lego Action Contraption here.

Beginning reader Zachary's Zoo for $2.00!

Timberdoodle — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:35:34 +0000

Zachary's Zoo

What would it be like to take care of a tiger? What do bears eat for breakfast? And what do you need to clean an eagle's cage? Zachary knows the answers. He's the zookeeper. And he's glad God gave him that job.

Feeding the dog (Bear) and letting out the cat (Tiger) might seem like boring household chores, but not for imaginative zookeeper Zachary. Zachary’s Zoo inspires children to give thanks to God for allowing us to help take care of his creation.

This book features delightful full color illustrations throughout, and the humor and suspense level is perfect for beginning readers. We can see Zachary's Zoo being a big hit with early readers and also as a read-aloud with pre-readers. At only $2 it is really a great value!

Snap Rover Closeout

Timberdoodle — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:09:26 +0000

While supplies last we are closing out the previous edition of Snap Rover for only $50.00 You save 37% off of retail! Less than a dozen left, so act fast.

...Using the familiar Snap Circuits parts that snap together with ease (absolutely no soldering or tools are required), your child will soon find himself engrossed in one of 23 different objectives, including building a rotating rover with light, building a rover with two sound levels, or using the rover to send Morse Code... See Snap Rover's complete review here.

5-Day Sale

Timberdoodle — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:27:26 +0000

Many items are on sale, and many favorites have been brought back for Christmas. (Automoblox, 4D puzzles, robotic bugs, Tim Keller's new book The Prodigal God, and much much more).

All quantities are extremely limited so buy now for best selection! Check out the complete sale online here.