We are so excited about World History & Literature and U.S. History & Literature levels. Tgtb also doesn't have math for that level. Parents and teachers can track and review student work, customize assessments, and message students directly from a computer or mobile app. : Doodle and Draw, Imagidice (storytelling cubes), Postman Observation Game,Famous Figures of Ancient Times, and Learning Wrap-Ups for addition and subtraction. Thank you BookShark! Timberdoodle can not ship to a PO Box. This will definitely be time consuming to find and organize the crafts, but I do love the literature so it may be a small price to pay. -I dont think it's as "strong" as I'd like in some areas. Ah, so I was wrong about Sonlight. It has art. Oh how I loveBookSharkfor so many reasons. Torchlight takes a distinctively secular approach with Humanist underpinnings. When we choose our products, we look for ones that are the best and most unique overall, so sometimes it is Christian-based curriculum, and sometimes it is not. With many of the books becoming available on kindle or audible, it is easier than ever to make up your own list and start reading. Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are "affiliate links." Sonlight includes a ton of books, while we at Timberdoodle opt to rely more heavily on your local library and not your budget. but can you give me any thoughts about trying to choose between Timberdoodle and Sonlight? The extra day in our week gives us flexibility for catch-up . BUT, I find the world-view of the Sonlight curriculum has changed a bunch over the past few years, and not in a good way. I want it all there for me. It's great and flexible. Clown of God) that I would have to skip. SoI looked at SL again this year, just like I do every year, and those are the reasons I ruled it out. It sure didn't work for my middle ds who didn't like historical fiction much and didn't make any connections between the fiction and the history unless I connected he dots for him. I'd love to hear thoughts/experiences you've had with these programs, or others that pop into your mind with the preferences I've mentioned above. . So in my quest, I eliminated any highly religious curricula (sorry My Fathers World, Sonlight, and Lifepac!). Bookshark is I guess best described as faith-neutral. Seriously, this is going to be an awesome year, I want to start it now!!!! I would have to tweak it a bit to turn it into our 4 day week, but it would be very easy to do! Powered by Invision Community, Well-Trained Press I have to add a heads up for those opposed to same-sex marriage since the DK book Children Like Me (in the BookShark level B history package) presents a family with a same-sex marriage. Short lessons four days per week. So, yeah, no. I have been going around in circles, the debate in my head between two great curricula. Yes, I can (and will) tweak, but I appreciate the foundation to build upon. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I plan on using it again after weve spent more time studying history this Fall. Timberdoodle lost because of the heavy writing component, making this curriculum almost useless for a few more years. If it were the right one, I would have worked hard to figure out a way to make it work. Hopefully, this comparison will help you figure out what is best for your family! Yes, I can (and will) tweak, but I appreciate the foundation to build upon. To the uninitiated, Timberdoodle is a small family business that offers curated curriculum choices both secular and religious. Sonlight emphasizes parental involvement throughout the grades with read-aloud books, formal discussions, etc. Now, they totally dump that and sell out for profit. You cannot paste images directly. Their curriculum kits also include STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) resources, critical thinking books and activities, and a number of items that have been among my Top Picks. BookShark Virtual is an online platform that enables students to access their schedules, view Story Maps, Take Assessments, and receive instant auto-grading results. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), explained amazingly well in this inspiring read about Montessori handwriting, Montessori Homeschooling Week in Review: Vol 3, Homeschool Week: Vol 20 The One with Josie's Birthday, Timberdoodle Kit Review: a Montessorian Perspective, Finding the best Globes for our Homeschool. So what did I choose? Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!, Visit Us on Instagram: @Cosmic_Montessori. The rabbit trails you explore together, the things you research together? . I have mixed feelings on the printed resources. No read alouds. Although I could be wrong. Cost was one. Sonlight and Bookshark appeal to both of us for their interesting looking books, but I wonder about being overwhelmed with reading. Timberdoodle's Curriculum Handbooksinclude reproducible record-keeping charts listing resources and reading lists for that level. It has begun. Our goal is to get you up and running within minutes with minimal prep or stress. Moving Beyond the Page 4-6: Wow! We include hands-on learning, game-schooling, car-schooling, media, and bedtime story recommendations into our curriculum to spread out the learning and make it more of a lifestyle. If you are Christian, and you advertise your curriculum as Christian, and even put in print that others should avoid you if they do not want to deal with a Christian.don't go around the corner, put on a wig, and tell everyone else you are secular because you know the kids over on that corner are secular.then turn around and come back to my corner and tell me you are a Christianand back and forth, back and forth. Our organization does not engage in any solicitation activities in California specifically targeting potential customers residing in California (including distributing flyers, newsletters and other promotional materials, sending emails, initiating telephone calls or making referrals in person) that refer potential customers to the retailers with whom we have links. Bookshark's sister company Sonlight has been making these claims for many years now. (Language Arts/Reading, Math and Thinking Skills are our big three.) I was floored and flabbergasted at what he said. This arrangement makes it easier to select the correct level for each child in each subject and also makes it easier to combine children who are within three years of age into one level for some subjects. If your child cannot print a letter, they suggest things like trace the letter in a cookie sheet filled with shaving cream, rice, or salt. Plus its secularso no Christian infighting occurs. timberdoodle.com. I did not like Timberdoodle because it was largely a stack of workbooks with some science and art kits and such thrown in. Maria Montessori. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies. When prices appear, please keep in mind that they are subject to change. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. If I had to choose one among all boxed curricula, however, Bookshark would be at the top of the list. Additional resources that are used change from level to level. "BookShark made it easy for me to buy everything from one website. I did Timberdoodle with my oldest for two yearsand I did find it to be workbook heavy and he didnt love much of it. hahaha!!!! If you do Core F or its Bookshark equivalent, there are lots of hands-on options: a China kit that includes calligraphy, an origami book, and regular choose-your-own adventure activities like cooking ethnic foods. I really don't get that. They do not honor discounted pricing on Heartland orders* I used SL Core D and part of E. By time we started E, I was so sick of historical fiction. Most of the new programs we add are because of adding new elements or subjects. I received curriculum in exchange for BookShark reviews. I need a curriculum that is fun, but I also dont want to be scrambling for supplies that I may not find on the island. Timberdoodles charter school friendly kits are simply known as the non-religious editions and are available from 0-12th grade. timberdoodle.com Posts Videos Tagged Show More Posts from timberdoodleco Also enjoyed were builder options like Robotis Pets. It is waaaay to SNL for my tastes. I can't remember exactly what turned me off though. It makes the history more real and aids in retention for this type of student. I can only imagine that these were hard individual decisions, difficult decisions for their company, and had to involve thoughtful discussions in their relationship with each other. The amount of "teaching" time required will vary by level. Subject areas packages include the instructor's guide along with an assortment of resources that sometimes includes a traditional-style textbook. To give you a better idea of what a kit looks like, the elite kit for first grade (religious version) includes Timberdoodle's Curriculum Handbook (one that is specifically for first-grade level and this school year), All About Reading: Level 2, Math-U-See: Alpha, Spelling You See: Level B, Story of the World: Volume 1 (along with its activity book and audio book), and Science in the Beginning(plus lab set), all of which are or have been among my Top Picks. They tend to be very dramatic, and emotional. Because my oldest has mild intellectual disability, I picked the 1st grade curriculum to give us a good starting point. I have been a big fan of Timberdoodle for years now. My kids, from now on, will continue to have increasingly different educational paths from one another AND from "the norm." (I dont think their LA program is spectacular.) Join Janna and her guest Carol Simpson, an IDEA representative, as they discuss homeschooling options in Alaska and ways to make homeschooling, if not easy may be easier for you. Pasted as rich text. A Beka is also one of the nation's largest distributors of homeschool and Christian educational materials. -So yes, money is an issue. All of the planning and preparation is done so you can enjoy learning together. Note: BookShark is a literature-based approach. There is a huge emphasis on books and they are great books. Oh, I don't know. If anything I appreciate that they are being so up front about things. Five in a Row: Although this is a religious curriculum, it is very easy to remove the bible and religious content. The advantages of Sonlights approach are that you dont have to think it through or remember to add them. I love that top photo! All reviews and articles on this site belong to Grove Publishing, Inc. unless otherwise identified. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Timberdoodle offers curriculum from 0-12th grade. Its science is hands on. I've never even considered it. One thing that remains universal is there are varied ways to teach math, which is good because kids learn differently. Ken Ham slammed SL for years and John Holzmann specifically for not being "Christian" enough for including books that he (Ken) didn't feel that Christian children should use. Likewise, the MiniLuk materials are very engaging, self-correcting and fun. It's a changed curriculum. I love the open and go factor. TBH, you may want to take a look at Moving Beyond The Page as well. History for level Pre-K is a study of world cultures and geography (with a number of read-aloud books). Assuming they go past 1st grade, that is. Yes. All reviews and articles on this site belong to Grove Publishing, Inc. unless otherwise identified. Over 30 classics and modern well loved books. I'm just generally unimpressed. They know it is Sonlight made secular-ish. I've lusted over the Sonlight booklists (other than the missionary stuff)and the thought of a giant box of books arriving is so appealing. a 30 week schedule, which means I can easily adapt it for 36 weeks (144-150 days). Yes, we could go monday to friday, 180 days, but I know wed probably burn out very fast. But ultimately, it would never work for us- my kid would hate every second of it, and I'd get upset trying to force him through it. BookShark combines a proprietary History, Science and Language Arts offering with a wide range of math options, including Math-U-See, Saxon, Singapore, and more to ensure you have everything you need for an entire school year. All Rights Reserved. It's easy to want to try everything but that makes consistency really difficult. Wonderful literature is great, but I need a little help in what to do with it. I have always thought the advertising and marketing people over at SL were genius. Both packages include a biography of William Wilberforce, but Sonlight's choice stresses the importance of Wilberforce's faith. I'm more likely to use BS than SL. By For that, I could buy a curriculum and add in science and art where I want. Our goal is that the child learns how to learn, which is why our curriculum has such a focus on thinking skills. Getting Started: Beginning the Home Education Adventure, Apps, Learning Games, and Online Enrichment Activities, Science Courses: Text/Online Support Packages, Resources (and Curricula) for Processing Difficulties, Giving You and Your Child a Road Map to the Best Possible Education, Sonlight, Bookshark, The Good and the Beautiful-8th grade. An aside: Timberdoodle corporate folks hope Im not shooting myself in the foot with my candidness. I've learned quite a bit about both company's that I didn't know before (as in, they're from the same people! ) Timberdoodle has opted for a much simpler handbook which gives you an overview of each subject and how to schedule it, along with an annual planning schedule and a weekly checklist for your student, the reading challenge, and perhaps best of all, access to our online custom scheduler. And there was an earlier version that someone on a secular board I'm on pointed out at least one example of historical bias that definitely skewed religious. Since our daughter has always been an avid reader we felt this idealogy of learning would work in her favor. Oh, and another problem, I am-for some reason- very bad at following a schedule. Beginning Contact Who is BookShark Headquarters 8022 S Grant Way, Littleton, Colorado, 80122, United States Phone Number (303) 797-2954 Website www.bookshark.com Revenue $6.4M In the kits with religious content, a few resources are written from a general Christian perspective, and some are specifically Protestant. Yes, he has some moments in the day where he loves to just cuddle up, listen to me read, but to be honest, I dont see this program working for us till hes older. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Get a print or digital copy of our catalog with our literature-based, 4-day, homeschool curriculum options, including All-Subject packages, Reading with History, Science, Language Arts, and Math. Bookshark now also uses real books for their Language Arts. Whether John and Sarita disagree on their religious beliefs inside their home and marriage, none of my businessbut when you approach me as a company, and that is what Sonlight does as they do major marketing, HUGE booths at conventionsthey are just everywhere homeschoolers are, so they ARE approaching me).when you do that, your company becomes my business. Though maybe you like getting play sand everywhere. Rank in 1 month. Mainly: Way too light and doesn't teach deep thinking no matter what they claim. While parents are encouraged to be as involved as they wish (in our family, absolutely everything was discussed, mostly informally, and we expect no less of our customers! But, don't let that deter you from adding BookShark books to what you are already using for language arts and math to create a one-of-a-kind curriculum that works for you and your kids. That business model does not work for them any more. We have so many other things to spend money on. The great debate is truly between Moving Beyond the Page, Five in a Row, and Bookshark. The assortment of resources in the Timberdoodle kits is almost certainly going to prove more engaging for most children than would a single publishers complete line of traditional curricula. These activities incorporate critical thinking skills, fine motor and creativity all in one. (insert fanfare and flying confetti here!). It just doesn't give me the warm fuzziness. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guidelines Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I do love a good OT-type break for the kids, but I would try therapy putty to be honest or the Faber-Castell Coloring with Clay which was particularly enjoyed by my artsy middle daughter. It has some arts and crafts to keep Peanuts hands busy and help strengthen those muscles. BookShark or SL would be triple that. Its sort of a marvel. He has mild autism. For years, Sonlight touted their Christianity as a major selling point. TIA My first and biggest reason for not using it is that it's way too expensive. Science packages combine hands-on activities with an assortment of topical books. We are focusing on the 3R's and supplementing with science and social studies type thingsto finish out this year, but I'm searching for something that has everything pieced together for me for her 8th grade year. Or there's the fact that SWB suggests combing for history and sceinceso if you are buying 2 boxes do you just have to buy two history sets even though you will only use one? we specialize in hands-on homeschooling and help you customize your homeschool curriculum. Weve reviewed a few here. You read your child 2 to 3 short stories from beautiful picture books. BookShark Owned by the parent company, Sonlight, BookShark is a complete curriculum. Today's podcast is for all your questions about books in the levels, how it differs from other levels, why you should consider BookSharks High School curriculum and more. And youd be done! Sonlight and Bookshark sell lapbook kits, or you could supplement with a related coloring book or activity while she listens to the story or audiobook. Timberdoodle. Not very many hands on activities. While I did have a lot of fun with this feature, and I know this will help a majority of homeschooling parents out there AND I even think the online scheduler alone is worth looking at purchasing a kit I didnt actually end up using it. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. This means Peanuts fine motor skills will get a great workout. Haha. I have a wide age range and we work together on most subjects. Like I said, I could say exactly the same thing about others, but have never felt that way about John Holzmann. All About Reading But it's NOT new! Ooothis discussion hits the nail on the head for me. I'm pretty sure most people on this board who are excited about a secular version of Sonlight do in fact realize that it's a secular version of Sonlight, and not something brand new :) Lots of people like the idea of Sonlight and the literature included, but don't want the religion. Timberdoodle will help you put together a custom kit for any level if you prefer different resources. The commentary by Holzmans is of dubious value. :confused1: Because you could buy or check out the books and simply read them. Complete and elite kits also include STEM resources for both book learning and activities such as the Turing Tumble kit in the sixth-grade kit that has activities for learning computer logic and introductory programming skills. I looked into Bookshark but decided against it for several reasons. I actually had to sit and listen to him speak, as I was a volunteer at a convention, and my duty was to be in the theater he was speaking in, for general crowd control (apparently they were afraid people would rush the stage, lol). I can see myself saving up for the science book set. Id have to supplement with Mathematical Reasoning, Math Mammoth, or even Math U See Primer. Its open and go! There are so many options out there for homeschool curriculum. But I am a tweaker at heart and my husband would probably pass out if I wanted to spend hundreds of dollars on a box that I would then spend ANOTHER hundred dollars tweaking to death. Reading with History packages include both read-aloud books and books for independent reading, along with timeline and map resources. That was so hands on that no way could I keep up. This is why in working with the moveable alphabet you have to cover your mouth to not correct any spelling mistakes. All in one curriculum that covers all the required subjects, lots of hands on games, science experiments, art, and STEM. I actually like RS4K, and don't have a problem with using non-secular curriculum, but claiming something non-secular is secular is insidious, and makes me question what else may be hiding away in there. BookShark is a complete, literature-based homeschool curriculum developed for students from pre-k through high school. TBCS Brainhoney- core and elective courses . They've done a great job picking books with a broad appeal, packaging it up just right and selling the idea that their particular schedule and commentary of said books is indispensible. I loved how some of the materials fit in so beautifully on our shelves. Hope that helps. It incorporates other ideas like cooking to round out a fun week of learning. Phonics is weak, so Id continue with The Reading Lesson and Hooked on Phonics. This is evident in the resources selected for the programs. I liked Story of the World a lot, but felt like it just moved way too fast. :glare: All that to say, Bookshark DOES look appealing and I HAVE visited their site For the same reason I wouldn't use boxed SLit's too much/not enough. It is unit based, so one week we learn about Musk Oxen and their habitat, and next week we learn about trees and their life cycles. The last frontier, no it's not space but it may feel as vast, is the state of Alaska! Even if some of the secular may not be completely secular, it is still easier to customize - edit/add - than SL would be. Both Sonlight and Timberdoodle are owned by Christian families, and the curriculum reflects that. Bookshark is very high on my list of something I would like to try in the near future, along with getting a Timberdoodle kit . I guess if that's how you do it. I didn't know that they specifically claim to teach critical thinking with their discussion questions. Timberdoodle (neutral) Woke Homeschooling (secular or religious) Other: Curiosity Chronicles (secular, all styles) Education.com (secular) .
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