AlisonK Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I am brand new to homeschooling this year (my boys will be doing PK and 3rd grade). Today I am ordering something from Rainbow and since I am already paying for shipping I thought I would ask if there are any other little things that would be helpful to have? I already got maps and small dry erase boards but don't have much else. Anything from Rainbow that would be good to have? Thanks! :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin's Song Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I always have a running wish list there.:) What curriculum are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 do a search for "passport flags" and check that out! It's a cool blank passport with stickers of country flags. We thought it would be neat to "stamp" the passport as we learned about each country. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick_Mom Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Since you have dry-erase boards, you could get dry-erase markers in a rainbow (no pun intended :)) of colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Math manipulatives? Science materials? Readers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Do you have math manipulatives? Never too many math manipulatives. :D Flash cards, magnet letters/numbers, bingo game, etc. Hey, I'm having fun shopping for you! A little too much fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 You know you get free shipping if you can get to $150. Their books are usually cheaper than Amazon. They carry many programs you might be interested in anyway (handwriting, math, Latin). Their art supplies are great. Lots of ways to get to $150! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Wikki Stix !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These are a HUGE hit here with my pre-k-1st grade kids! I have a pre-k and kindergartner this year and they are AWESOME for math, numbers, letters, art--- EVERYTHING! Also Science kits!!! So fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin's Song Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Blank books (LOVE THESE!), math balance, sum swamp, geopuzzles, games for reading/games for writing, tangrams and puzzle cards, teddy bear counters, geo boards, read alouds (they can usually beat Amazon's 4/3 on prices), logic games, art supplies (prismacolor, etc...),maps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I'd also pick up the dry erase markers and eraser. Other ideas: *writing tablets--way cheaper than local stores! I picked up 2 per child since they were only $1. *Library pockets--love these for lapbooks and printable games! *index cards on rings--I picked up extra rings. We've been using these for spelling lists and memory work. *math manipulatives--We have a lot! Geoboards, hundred number chart, AL Abacus, RS card games, dice, counters, blocks, unifix cubes, base 10 blocks, tangrams, pattern blocks...I used to add a couple of these to each order. *stickers *fun Christmas coloring books or Dover sticker/coloring/paper doll/etc. books to go with your studies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 We got a tub full of magnetic foam letters and use them all the time. Cuisenaire rods are fun, and although we don't use them for math the way I thought I would, there are lots of fun free activites here: http://www.robynshomeschool.co.za/about/articles/cuisenaire.htm Mine love to sort, stack and pattern with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJsMom Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Oh my goodness, I got my very first Rainbow catalog today.:w00t::drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonK Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Wow this is so great! Thank you all for the great ideas. That catalog is so huge it's hard to know where to start. I will use all of these to make a shopping list and see how far my budget stretches. :D To answer the first question about what curriculum I am using here is the list: (bear with me I know some abbreviations but not all :confused:) Pk/K - 4.5 year old: Five in a Row Saxon Math K (oh I was buying manipulatives so that is what started this question) Phonograms BOB Books Whatever else he can do that his older brother is doing DS Grade 3: Saxon Math3 WWE Shurley Grammar Zaner Bloser Handwriting Phonics for Reading and Spelling - Dettmer Sort of following Veritas literature selections Reading for Comprehension History of US Child's Story Bible -Vos Latin for Children A Nature Studies, Art, Music - working on those :tongue_smilie: If you have any feedback on my curriculum feel free to share. I got some help from my older son's school but I can see you all are very wise here so I am open to suggestions. :bigear: Has anyone purchased the hidden picture books from Rainbow? My 4 year old LOVES hidden pictures, puzzles, mazes etc. So I thought I would make box of fun stuff like that to keep him busy. Thanks again very much! This is such a wonderful forum!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGK Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Oh, I'm so glad to see you are using Five in a Row with your Pre-K/K son. You will have so many precious moments with your son using this curriculum. I found that many of the books used for FIAR are cheaper at Rainbow, and their FIAR packages are a pretty good deal too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootsnwings Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 subbing. great ideas! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy123 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 What is Rainbow? I'm sure I am just missing it somewhere! ETA: never mind... I found it in the wiki sticks link... thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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