momto2Cs Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 I was looking over my plans for fall, and everything I already own, and realized that I don't need to buy anything for fall! Granted, at some point I'll have to buy the next LOF books, and the second volume of K12's Human Odyssey, but that'll be later down the line. I already own tons of math, language arts, science experiment books, and so on and so forth. So I'm thinking fun science stuff, arts and crafts supplies, maybe Project Passport: The Middle Ages (haven't decided if we really want that or not). What would you buy for the year ahead that isn't curriculum? And this is for a to-be 10yo and a to-be 12yo. Quote
FairProspects Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Supplies, museum memberships, kits, or games. For my list right now, that would be a rock collection, a good microscope, an Air Museum membership, a year-round National Forest Pass, Dominion, ThinkFun Solitaire Chess. Geez, I could spend any amount probably 3 times over! Have fun! Quote
Crimson Wife Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 We get a stipend from our charter school and because DS doesn't really need as much in terms of curriculum, I use more of his stipend on classes. So he gets to do the expensive kids' theater program whereas DD has to do the cheaper art class. Quote
Jayne J Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Science kits and good literature. And good reference books. Quote
MinivanMom Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Literature Reference books High quality art supplies Science kits Telescope or microscope Educational games or puzzles Museum membership Musical instrument/music lessons New computer Pay for a vacation to an educational area (Colonial Williamsburg, DC, Philadelphia, Europe) Quote
ChicoryChick Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Science Kits, books on audio, educational dvds, educational memberships, museums etc. Quote
Dahliarw Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 I'd buy a new lens for my dslr so I could take better pictures of their projects.... But then that's for me, not the kids. ;) Quote
ByGrace3 Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Science kits, art supplies, museum or zoo membership, games...lots of fun educational games! Quote
Susie in MS Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Per child: A nature study pack (back pack, messenger bag, whatever) Binocculars Field microscope Collection jars Magnifying glass Field guides Mini flower press For the whole family: A terrarium for plants and critters. A beta fish in a fish jar with a Peace Lily Magic School Bus Bird Feeders Bird houses Bird bath Quote
sillymommy Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Lego sets from Lego Education. We *love* their robotics sets, simple machines, etc! Quote
tearose Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I'm not going to repeat the great suggestions previous posters have made, but here's one I haven't seen yet: quality music recordings to add to our library (not el cheapo Naxos or Mad About ... recordings) tickets to see high-quality performances--plays, symphony concerts, ballets, operas ... whatever is available many colleges/ universities will issue you a library card for a yearly fee (totally worth it IMHO) Quote
Hunter Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Petrol! :lol: Your dry and practical humor lights up day sometimes. Thanks for being YOU. clipboards good mechanical pencils crayons (I like Prang 64) Drawing books Kindle Paperwhite hardcopy reference books cookbooks and craft books measuring tools magnifying instruments Magnets. You can never have too many magnets. Architecture books and the straws and blocks and things suggested in the projects. Maps and globes Thumb drives to store documents and ebooks and audios folk and ethnic and cheap musical instruments sports equipment critters and cages and bowls Quote
Arcadia Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Microscope and good quality art supplies. Also the annual parking passes to the State parks and national parks. Quote
sweetpea3829 Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I have an interactive white board on my dream wish list. So jonesin' for one...lol Quote
Hunter Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Dover Coloring books while they are having a 25% off sale. Quote
thebacabunch Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Zoo membership audible.com membership excellent art supplies (copic pens, calligraphy pens, watercolor pencils, etc) sewing machine a turtle terrarium and fairy garden supplies maid ukelele's for the whole family (my dd has one and they are great and easy to learn) kindle fires for all 3 kids (so i didn't have to share) a good microscope and telescope a place for garden beds test tubes digital piano Quote
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