Whereneverever Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I just got an unexpected and generous gift for school stuff for my girls. It's 300. I already have all the curriculum I needed for fall for my plans. What should I get? They are 8/3rd grade and 5/k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Wow! That is great! Things we like: Architecto, Equilibrio, and Clicko Geopuzzles Subscription to explorelearning.com gizmos via HSBC Camelot Jr. Muggins Math game and Jelly Beans game Ranger Rick subscription Science museum membership LOF elementary books D'Aulaire books Draw Write Now book set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Are there any outside classes they would like? Say art or music or dance? Or could you use it for a museum membership? Or some combination of the above? I would likely set some aside for extras that I might need as the year progresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Is there any subject they particularly enjoy that would be one you could explore more in depth with some hands on type items? Anything you could add to the homeschool space to make it more user friendly (white board/mural/bookshelves/desk)? Do you do much online learning/research/demos; if so maybe another a laptop or tablet? Stock your art supplies or craft stuff so you don't have to gather supplies for every project? An outside class/field trip/ experience you haven't done because of cost? Or build your own premium chocolate stash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriK Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 If I had $300, I would buy a really good microscope that could be used for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Ooh, there are some good ideas here. Keep it coming. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Tickets to the local theater, ballet, or museum, aquarium, symphony. Perhaps museum memberships/ any gift that keeps on giving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Tickets to the local theater, ballet, or museum, aquarium, symphony. Perhaps museum memberships/ any gift that keeps on giving. If Wyoming had such things, I'd be all over it. Not a lot of museums and I'm not aware of any aquariums or symphonies. I think Denver is the closest place with all that. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) If I had $300, I would buy a really good microscope that could be used for years. This is what I was going to say. Edited August 8, 2012 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 If Wyoming had such things, I'd be all over it. Not a lot of museums and I'm not aware of any aquariums or symphonies. I think Denver is the closest place with all that. :tongue_smilie: You do have Teton Science Schools though! Dd13 spent a week there last year and LOVED it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Many4 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 If I had $300, I would buy a really good microscope that could be used for years. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygirl Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I 'd save it and see what the yr has to bring. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HejKatt Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I 'd save it and see what the yr has to bring. :) :iagree: Another thought, do you have a college/education account for them? Even if you put in a small part of the gift, it might remind them that you are reaching for a longer-term goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 You do have Teton Science Schools though! Dd13 spent a week there last year and LOVED it! Ooh, what's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I'd spend it on an outside class or lessons. My kids like to take Theatre classes and it gets expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I'd buy an Ipad. Ds really needs one to access digital text, but there are tons of other educational uses for it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Personally, I would use it for local memberships, classes/camps that the kids are interested in or a trip/vacation. I wouldn't be inclined to buy more "stuff" just because the money is there. I prefer experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I 'd save it and see what the yr has to bring. :) Personally, I would use it for local memberships, classes/camps that the kids are interested in or a trip/vacation. I wouldn't be inclined to buy more "stuff" just because the money is there. I prefer experiences. One of these or buying books on my Amazon wish lists is what I'd do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Chocolate. Definitely chocolate. Or local museums and classes. Or the chocolate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Magic School Bus dvd collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednkirstin Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 If I had $300, I would buy a really good microscope that could be used for years.This is what I was thinking too! Probably because I just needed to buy one. I went with this one, and while I can't vouch for it because it won't be here until next week, I'm super excited about it! I'm hoping that the camera/computer feature will make it a lot more interesting to the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Leapfrog Odyssey 3 talking globe (NOT the Geo-Safari one) This sparked a life-long interest in geography in our 5 kids. Grandparents gave it to us when our oldest was 5. Microscope (around $200 for a good one used in high school) Liberty's Kids DVD set (in addition to the fore-mentioned Magic School Bus) It teaches early American history in a tangible but entertaining way--like MSB does for science Save a bit to be able to invest in the children's individual academic interests. Enjoy (and heavily thank the generous giver, possibly with photos of the kids using the various products)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I'd get a membership to a local museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchbark Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Adjustable-height chairs. Love these for school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Is there a program you have wanted to enroll them in? Magazines you wanted to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 If I had $300, I would buy a really good microscope that could be used for years. ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) Rosetta Stone? Waldorfy craft kits with natural materials from Magic Cabin Picture books in the language that you want to teach them Latin Christiana Real Science 4 Kids An antique set of My Book House in excellent condition A Schacht 8 harness table loom, with a 20 inch weaving width Good camping equipment (REI has great stuff and a very generous return policy) Fencing gear and lessons Writers' Jungle as a backup, not as a primary writing curriculum Edited August 13, 2012 by Carol in Cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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