Extreme Dot to Dot: Around the World Review {Timberdoodle's Customized Curriculum Kit}

D has been using her customized Timberdoodle kit for her 8th grade year.  I want to share with you today one of the fun items included in her math component, Extreme Dot to Dot: Around the World.  If you are not familiar with Dot to Dot books we are huge fans and our family has completed a variety of them.  They are so great for increasing mental focus and we find them fun and relaxing as well.  I am so thankful for the variety and selection that Timberdoodle offers!

 D's book!

 

This particular book is geared for students ages 8+ or 3rd grade and up.  The 32 puzzles range from 400 dots to 2200 dots so the time frame and difficulty vary from puzzle to puzzle.  In this book, you connect the dots to reveal buildings, landscapes and memorable sights from all around the world, hence the name.  I really appreciate that the puzzles do not give away the ending from the beginning, they are a mystery until complete.  And there is a handy dandy key in the back of the book that identifies each puzzle along with fun details and facts.

Above you can see D with her completed Taj Mahal

While I don't want to give away all the featured buildings, landscapes and memorable sights in this book (some mystery is nice), I did want to show you what a few completed puzzles look like so you have an idea of what the book contains.

 

D working on the 2nd dot-to-dot

It's Big Ben!

And remember, these books aren't just for kids!  I have enjoyed them over the years as well (see my review on Dot-to-Dot Philadelphia for proof).  These books are inexpensive, fun and make a great addition to any homeschool curriculum!

Disclosure:  Huge shout out to Timberdoodle for selecting me as a Timberdoodle Blogger.  I will be refunded the purchase price of our curriculum kit in exchange for my honest reviews of our kit.  All opinions are my own.

Timberdoodle's 7th Grade Customized Curriculum Kit Unboxing {D's 8th Grade Year}

 

In the last few months I have been school planning like mad preparing for this upcoming school year that is now upon us.  I'm super excited that I was able to customize Timberdoodle's 7th grade curriculum kit to use with D for her 8th grade year!  I love how easy it was to customize the various subjects online when I ordered our kit.

 

Above is Timberdoodle's typical 7th grade Elite kit

 

When I ordered my kit, I just selected the customization feature.  It was great because I could select the kit I wanted to start with (7th grade) for my customization.  I really like that it has options suggested for replacements.

Our Kit

What I kept the same:

 

 

I kept most of the language arts components: Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind Red Bundle, Wordsmith Bundle, and Word Roots Level 1.

 

 

I kept the Extreme Dot to Dot: Around the World book for D to use with her math program.

 

I kept most of the Thinking Skills the same: The Basics of Critical Thinking, Diamond Quest, and Laser Chess.  I plan on using The Thinking Toolbox but I took it off my kit order because I already own it so I didn't need to purchase it again!  Everyone likes the looks of Laser Chess!

I kept The Mystery of History Volume 1 for History and Social Studies and Bear Grylls Survival Camp for History and Geography as well.

 

I kept the Art program:  Simply Draw with Bob Parsons, My Year of Art and Succulents Needle Felting Kit.

 

I kept the Mixed By Me - Holographic Thinking Putty Kit and Test Prep: Grade 7 book.

What I changed and why:

• I took out the Mosdos Press Literature as we will be using a different literature program that I already own and D will be taking a World Literature class in our CoOp.

• I took out Math-U-See as we use Teaching Textbooks.

• I kept the Thinking Skills the same except I didn't need to purchase The Thinking Toolbox because I already own it.
  

• I changed the Science program from Science in the Atomic Age to Apologia's Exploring Creation with Physical Science.  D will be using this program in CoOp this year.

• I kept the Art program but I did add the Chinese Brush Painting featured in their 8th grade kit because I think D will really enjoy it.
  

• While I kept Test Prep: Grade 7, I also added Test Prep: Grade 8.  I thought it would be good for D to do both of these.  D would be in 7th grade if she were in public school (her age); however, we have had her a grade up her whole life as she was advanced from the start.  I like the idea of her working through both these books to make sure we cover all the bases.
  

• While I kept The Mystery of History Volume 1, I added the companion guide to have a more complete program.

• I changed the STEM components to Photography 4 Teens and Mini Bricks - The White House because I thought these would suit D's interests more.

And there you have it!  I'm excited about this curriculum.  Stay tuned to hear more about D's journey through 8th grade with more reviews!  And be sure to check out Timberdoodle's 7th Grade curriculum kit for yourself.

Disclosure:  Huge shout out to Timberdoodle for selecting me as a Timberdoodle Blogger.  I will be refunded the purchase price of our curriculum kit in exchange for my honest reviews.  All opinions are my own.