Timberdoodle

Overview:

Timberdoodle all-in-one curriculum kits are perfect for students who want their school-at-home life to be creative and fun. Games, art projects, and activities are all included in this kit along with specific instruction in every academic area. This is not an online curriculum. K-8th grade. 

Key Characteristics:

  • Kits offer something for everyone

  • Creative and specific instruction

  • For the creative students

  • Strong geography for younger students

  • Has a weekly schedule for each grade level

  • High emphasis on thinking skills

  • High-quality workbooks, games, and activities

Things to Think About:

  • The parent needs to have a significant amount of time to prep

  • The curriculum kit includes many pieces

  • The hands-on games don’t necessarily follow what’s being taught in the subject areas

  • Subjects are not integrated

Timberdoodle Website

Zearn Math

Overview:

Zearn Math teaches new content in two ways: Independent Digital Lessons and paper/pencil work.  Independent Digital Lessons per grade, covering fluency, concept development, and independent practice. Students learn new concepts at their own pace, with integrated paper/pencil work that supports knowledge transfer and retention.

Key Characteristics:

  • Math is taught through instructional video (online teacher) and online interactive practice

  • Online instruction combined with paper/pencil workbooks

  • Includes teaching note-taking skills

  • Common Core Aligned

  • Combines fluency skills, word problems and core skills practice daily

Things to Think About:

  • Student needs to be ready for some online instruction

  • Parent guides and lesson plans are online

  • The parent needs to make time to prep for the daily lesson (open it up online or print it all out)

Learn More:
Zearn Website