hsingscrapper Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 What would you do with $300 to spend at Rainbow Resource? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I would spend it on whatever will give you the longest amount of use, for the greatest number of your dc. Are you using anything now that is clearly not working for you? (Maybe we can suggest replacements.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 $300 would buy science lab materials and any history materials for making crafts and projects. Im not sure if id get any curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAPeachie Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I would buy non-consumables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Not thrilled with the grammar we have. Not enough teacher support for me and not enough explanation for Fury. I came to the realization that Dragon is even more obsessed with "why" than Fury is. If the phenomena is incremental, Mr. Picky Pants is gonna drive me nutzoid! We need spelling. Sequential Spelling was sort of helping but would like more phonics or word roots as age appropriate. It would be neat if spelling and vocabulary were in the same book but not necessary. Dragon is doing okay with BJU 3rd grade but I have to figure out what to use for 4th and 5th and maybe 6th since I'm not thrilled with MCP but will use it if we have to. I'm also thinking ahead to high school. *shudder* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 What would you do with $300 to spend at Rainbow Resource? Is this how much they're giving you? if yes, then :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Yes. That's what we're getting. I just don't want get something because it's cheap. I don't have to spend it all at once or worry about tax and s&h. Have to do this right. I simply have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I would buy SWB's new book and any Apologia science books that I didn't own.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I would buy really fun enrichment activities: games, puzzles, manipulatives, Draw Write Now books, etc. Fun stuff that I would not normally make a priority! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Yes. That's what we're getting. I just don't want get something because it's cheap. I don't have to spend it all at once or worry about tax and s&h. Have to do this right. I simply have to. Hmm, I think in your situation I'd get the math and language arts for the oldest first. Then same for your next oldest. Then history and science for the oldest. I wish I could recommend specific items, but we've used Rod & Staff for English and math along with Singapore Math. Can't remember if RR still carries SM. I know they don't carry R&S. Have you seen RR's Starter Packages? (I linked the one for 7th grade.) It might give you ideas on how to plan your purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'm glad to hear they are helping you out. I would probably agonize for days to get the most bang for the buck. I would probably buy some math program for my own self-education, weren't you just asking about that? What do you need? What has been on a wish list? I would probably fill core requirements first and maybe do one great art book, one good science reference book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 This is for the boys mostly. I may pick out a teacher item or two but 90% (or more) is being spent on them. Would like to find something similar to BJU math for Dragon but a smaller price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have my MM cd I can send you (grades 1-6) missing second 1/2 of 6 since she didn't have it written when I bought it. Do you want me to sent it? You will have to print it yourself, so factor it the cost of ink and paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 I currently have no way to print anything. I have been window shopping for a cheap usb-friendly printer but have to come up with money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Have you considered Phonetic Zoo for spelling? I bought the set with the CDs, but you could easily get by with just the cards -- ds12 prefers to have me read the spelling rules and words to him, rather than listening to them on the CD. The CDs are great if you want the kids to work independently on their spelling lessons, though. We are using Teaching Textbooks for math. We used Pre-Algebra and are now using Algebra 1. We have the full set with the textbooks and the video lessons, but in all honesty, we don't use the books at all -- we just use the video lessons and ds does the problems in a notebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Phonetic Zoo? I hadn't really thought about it. Sounds like it would be for a younger child or a seriously struggling child. Tried TT and wasn't thrilled with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 I went to the zoo. It sounds, from the description, like Sequential Spelling with spelling rules. Would we need the Introductory DVD or just the cards?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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