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Decorate for spring and Easter with these too cute amigurumis! Price:      10$ each + shipping Choices:  Angel Easter Cake Bunny Chick     My items are intended for decoration purposes. Not intended for children or infants to play with as some parts can be a choking hazard. This doll is handmade by me, Daisy Luckey, from a design and pattern by  AradiyaToys .

If you are looking for the gold standard in supplemental workbooks, look no further than Kumon . We have become quite the "Kumon family," and the My First Book of Money: Counting Coins has been an absolute standout for our current school year. This workbook perfectly bridges the gap between abstract numbers and real-world application. It begins by reinforcing numbers 1–100—which aligns beautifully with our Math-U-See lessons—before diving into the identification and value of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. By the final pages, the student is "calculating" totals in illustrated cash registers, which is as adorable as it is educational! To maximize the life of the book, we utilize our favorite "homeschool hack": placing each page in a sheet protector and using dry-erase markers . This allows for endless practice until the concept is mastered. The curriculum is expertly scaffolded, starting with very simple identification and growing progressively mo...

I remember with our daughter she was constantly breaking the teethers. We went through countless teethers and she literally broke them all. Our second baby has been chewing her thumb and drooling for a couple months now. She we decided to get her a teether. We got this  Bolli Teether  from  Timberdoodle .  She really seems to enjoy this teether. What is very unique about this one is that it is stretchy. She can pull it, squish it, throw it, catch it and chew it. I’ve never seen a teether like this one. Even our 4 year old has been taking it because it’s so much fun to play with. I’d definitely recommend this teether especially if your baby is able to break others. 

If you are searching for a stress-free way to introduce the concept of time, the Kumon My Book of Easy Telling Time is a fantastic resource. We have integrated several Kumon workbooks into our routine, and this one maintains the high standard we’ve come to expect. It focuses specifically on mastering the hour and half-hour , using a scaffolded approach that builds a child’s confidence by starting with simple concepts and gradually increasing the complexity. Because our daughter covered basic hours in her Timberdoodle Kindergarten curriculum last year, those sections served as a wonderful confidence booster. Transitioning to half-hours has been a bit more challenging, but the logical progression of this workbook allows her to move at her own pace without feeling overwhelmed. To make the resource last, we use the sheet protector and dry-erase marker trick—this ensures the book remains in pristine condition for her little sister to use in the future! One of my favorite ways to use this...

If you are looking for a unique medium to ignite your child's creativity, the Do Art Coloring with Clay kit from Faber-Castell is a brilliant departure from traditional crayons and markers. Unlike standard play dough, this kit uses high-quality modeling clay that allows children to "paint" with texture. The set is impressively generous, providing four distinct projects, a wide array of vibrant clay colors, and specialized tools designed to add intricate designs to the artwork. What makes this kit a standout is the complete lack of "rules." Your child is free to follow the reference images on the box or strike out on their own creative path. Our daughter was particularly captivated by the process of mixing the clay to create custom, marbled hues. While the creative possibilities are endless, I did find that the construction of the tools could be improved—specifically, the grey tool with the blue tip broke almost immediately under the hands of our four-year-old ...

If you are looking to nurture a "problem-solver" mindset in your homeschool,  Mind Benders  is an essential addition to your weekly routine. I am a firm believer in providing children with tools that challenge them to think critically and find solutions independently. Sourced from our favorite collection at Timberdoodle , this workbook has quickly become a highlight of our week—turning complex logic into a fun, rewarding activity. The core of the workbook revolves around deductive reasoning. Each puzzle presents a scenario where the student must determine "who goes with what" based on a set of clues. For example, you might need to figure out whether the dad, son, or daughter owns a cat, dog, or shark. Since our daughter is four, I act as the narrator, reading the clues aloud while she takes full control of the logic. I am always available to answer clarifying questions, but the heavy lifting of the thought process is entirely hers. There is something incredibly rewa...

  In need of a fun vibrant activity for your kid? Then this is the book for you! Very First Book of Things to Spot at Home  is a cute little book that has a bunch of things to find. Our daughter loves search and find games so I knew she would enjoy this book that we got from Timberdoodle. The pictures are super cute and so colorful so your attention is drawn to this book. I asked our daughter what she liked best and she decided she likes that each page has a cutout part that shows a part of other pages (in the picture below the vase has a cutout). She is almost 5 so this book is definitely easy for her but she loves it all the same. I’d suggest it for 1-3 year olds who need a challenge or 4-5 year olds who need an independent activity. A great plus is the book isn’t too big so taking it on-the-go is great way to keep her occupied while I’m at doctor appointments.