{"product_id":"2020-tiny-tots-handbook-scheduler","title":"2020 Tiny Tots Handbook + Scheduler","description":"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/timberdoodleco.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/pdf\/2020_handbook_samples\/sample_2020_Tiny_Tots.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003eView Sample Pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Wrote These Guides for You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are often asked about the documentation included in our Curriculum Kits, and with good reason. You know that your curriculum handbook will set the tone for the year and you want to make sure it will be a good fit for your family. With that in mind, we wanted our curriculum handbook to be extremely simple, easy to use, and promote independent study as early as possible. Our guides are designed to get you up and running—today—without being overwhelming, boring, or confusing. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e So What Exactly Do You Get And What Does It Look Like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each Curriculum Kit comes with its very own Curriculum Handbook; a soft-cover, 8.5\" x 8.5\" manual, easy for you to reference as needed without being cumbersome or overwhelming. New this year, you'll find a reading challenge in every grade level. It is made to allow you to choose what challenge level will work for you - Light Reader, Avid Reader, Committed Reader, or Obsessed Reader - all of the information is included in the handbook. Handbook length varies depending on the grade. For instance, the PreK Handbook contains a 36-week science course supplement, so it is significantly longer than the 7th Grade Handbook with no supplemental additions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e If You're Purchasing A Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This guide comes completely free with its respective curriculum kit. However, at your insistence, we've made them available for purchase as well. Please note that due to the proprietary nature of these books, they are \u003cb\u003enon-returnable\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e(If you have any questions about the contents, please don't hesitate to contact us to inquire before you purchase this non-returnable item!) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Each handbook you purchase comes with access to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.timberdoodleschedules.com\"\u003ecustom scheduling site.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSimple Is Better\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We really believe that, so your guide is as simple as we could make it. First up are the annual planner and weekly checklists, the absolute backbones of Timberdoodle's Curriculum Kits. More on those in a moment. Next up are short bios of each item in your kit, ideal for refreshing your memory on why each is included or to show Dad exactly what your tiny tot will be covering this year. We've also thrown in our tips or tricks to make this year more awesome for all of you. Finally, we'll conclude with favorite articles and tidbits amassed in our 30+ years of homeschool experience. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAnnual Schedule Planning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Now back to the most important part: schedules. Included with your handbook purchase will be access to the Timberdoodle Scheduler site, which will allow you to customize your schedule the way you want it. You can do things such as customizing your start date and number of weeks, including building in vacation weeks; add or remove items or alternating courses; adding custom courses; printing recommended checklists; adding lesson numbers; and choosing which courses you want to do on which days. You can also easily add in a second student or teacher. If your schedule changes mid-year, no problem, you can add things in or adjust it when you need to, and can print it in large font for the little ones to see so they can be more involved. Even pre-readers usually love crossing things off their list, and this takes you away from micromanaging your students while encouraging them to be responsible for their own work. In our experience a weekly checklist is the perfect blend of enough structure to finish in a timely fashion and enough freedom that your adventures won't make for stressful catch-up days. You’ll also find a standard paper copy in your handbook. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow We Used Checklists\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e In our own family we had a family night every Friday, but only those with their lists done were welcome to be a part. I think each child had to have at least one week where the realization would sink in that it is Friday, and no schoolwork has been done yet. After doing math while everyone else was having fun, time-budgeting became a much more relevant concept! And, of course, learning to be an independent learner is an invaluable lesson in itself!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMore Manuals Are Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Of course, you'll also find all the necessary teachers' manuals and program-specific resources you need included in each Homeschool Curriculum Kit. 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