Bensmom Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 poll to follow (i think:)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I chose July/August. I usually wait until the school year is over to decide if I want to go a different route with something or continue on. I research and think about programs as we go through the year and keep a file that lists them, but I don't make final decisions until the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Well, I start looking/buying in February, but the majority is in March. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 For curriculum, I start researching around Jan-Feb then purchase in March or April. Then I take a few months to map out the school year. During our three week break in July, I print and file papers and purchase supplemental books. That way, by August I'm ready to start up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciWA Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Usually try to buy most of it in March as my budget comes from our tax return. If I wait too long the money goes "poof". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I buy all year round, but I mostly buy from thrift shops, used book stores, etc. I also buy for multiple years - i.e. right now we are in 2nd and I'm buying for 3rd through 8th. I will pay more for 3rd items in than I would for 8th items, KWIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingOver Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 We purchase a bit all year long, but the bulk is purchased with Income Tax Refund in Feb or March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Well, I start looking/buying in February, but the majority is in March. :D This is close to how I do it. I already have some things for next year as I've bought at thrift stores for years and done a lot of self-education, so I know where we are going. Some I won't buy until I get a good feel of how he responds to what we're doing this year. Books I know I will use, like novels and such, I will start buying before Christmas. It's easier to spread out my spending, but the bulk is done in March. This year I had to wait longer than normal and just finished buying some things, it's been nerve wracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 This is close to how I do it. I already have some things for next year as I've bought at thrift stores for years and done a lot of self-education, so I know where we are going. Some I won't buy until I get a good feel of how he responds to what we're doing this year. Books I know I will use, like novels and such, I will start buying before Christmas. It's easier to spread out my spending, but the bulk is done in March. This year I had to wait longer than normal and just finished buying some things, it's been nerve wracking. Pretty much this. If I find good prices on used that I know we'll use, I get it whenever. I make my final list in Jan/Feb and purchase at the end of Feb/Mar. then plan for the next year in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I do it in two shifts: one in April or May to get the main texts and what I need to start planning (mostly just the TMs or spines,) and then again in late July to get everything else. I voted July/August, because that is probably when the most is spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I voted May-June, but most of my buying is usually June-July. I start researching and making lists in January-February and might buy something that I find a really good deal on (HSBC or sale boards) earlier, but I don't receive any of our materials until they're brought by friends at the end of July, so most of the purchases happen in late June and early July. This has changed a bit in recent years as e-books have become more available. Now I can actually switch curriculum mid-year if it isn't working for us! The wonders of modern technology. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I chose "anytime is a good time" because I just buy when I need something. We don't always follow a typical Sept - June academic year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I buy year round. Mostly because we school year round and move up in different subjects at different times. I will buy a new level when it's clear we are going to need it soon. I will buy a new product if I think we need something different. I will buy things I see recommended if I think it will work and it's not too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolley Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I buy the bulk of it in February or March to start our school year in April. Anything else I buy as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I chose July/August. I usually wait until the school year is over to decide if I want to go a different route with something or continue on. I research and think about programs as we go through the year and keep a file that lists them, but I don't make final decisions until the summer. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I buy most in March and April because we start our schoolyear in June. However, I've started buying new levels when I need them. We tend to roll onto the next level as we finish. Just this week ds8 started a new FLL and math books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Our charter has two ordering windows: Aug-Sept. and Dec-Jan. So that's when I get most things. If I'm buying an item out-of-pocket, it's generally either with Christmas or tax refund money. So that would be Jan. or Feb-Mar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I buy year round. Mostly because we school year round and move up in different subjects at different times. I will buy a new level when it's clear we are going to need it soon. I will buy a new product if I think we need something different. I will buy things I see recommended if I think it will work and it's not too expensive. :iagree: We are all over the place in different subjects and I buy throughout the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 March-April, generally. That's after the tax refund comes back, and we're almost finished with the year, so I'm getting excited about the upcoming year and want to have the materials in hand to plan. This year, I also bought some things at the PA CHAP conference, since the deals were good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I used to buy from Feb-April, but as the kids are older and activities and school work take so much of my time, it's now more like May-June after our school year has ended and I have a little time. But I'll buy some things through the year as sales or special offers come up. About the only time I don't buy is fall as we have everything by then and I'm not looking for the next year yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I wait til the HS Convention and buy everything then with Taxes. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarefootamazon Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Yep, tax return time and we usually do it late. So March/April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 My bulk purchases are in April, but I'll grab a good deal any time of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airforcefamily Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 The bulk of everything is purchased just before we start in August. I like things to be new and fresh when we start. I would be too unmotivated when faced with a stack of books I bought six months before. I also get somethings at conventions but never big purchases unless I'm sure that's what I want. Too much can change between the spring and when we start, what if what I buy isn't what we end up needing? We're always picking up new things here and there just to keep things fresh. Craft kits and art supplies are fun semi educational treats and is there ever a wrong time for more books to read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea_lpz Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Usually try to buy most of it in March as my budget comes from our tax return. If I wait too long the money goes "poof". Us too! It's the time of year we can make it happen. The rest of the year is just little things here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 OTHER -- when the educational refund comes in. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Year round as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I used to be a really careful planner, but after thirteen years of home schooling I have so many things that I just make a plan in August and only purchase what I don't have already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 nov-dec. School year starts in Feb in Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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