Farrar Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 A couple of the kids in our tiny co-op are going off to school next year (sniffle!). It's a good school (the hive would approve - it's a classical school with a good reputation) and they're all happy with the decision, but this is a tiny group and they've been together for five years. I'm thinking it would be nice when we say goodbye to give the two boys something from the group. They're both still in elementary school. Something small, but thoughtful. A book, something little they could use in school that they wouldn't have... I don't know. I'm a really crummy gift giver. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzingirl Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 A lunch bag or backpack? ETA - I read again and saw you said elementary. Maybe a pencil bag/box with cool pencils, erasers, ruler, etc. They may have some of that stuff though, but might not have a backpack or lunch bag if they've never been to b & m school. A planner to keep track of homework assignments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Maybe order some personalized pencils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Personalized pencils are one of those adorable things of a generation ago, aren't they? Maybe. That's a good idea... They definitely have solid backpacks and excellent lunchboxes already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Maybe a pencil bag/box with cool pencils, erasers, ruler, etc. This is a good idea. I just had to do a small gift for a little contest we had. I got a set of colored finepoint sharpies (kids use them to decorate tennis shoes, notebooks, etc) and a small little blank page notebook. Went over well! Under $10 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Do they study Latin? If so, a novel in Latin would be fun and memorable and the other kids could all sign inside the cover. Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis http://www.amazon.com/Harrius-Potter-Philosophi-Lapis-Philosophers/dp/1582348251/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XQRM00RQA70K2VBZVSQ Hobbitus Ille http://www.amazon.com/Hobbitus-Ille-The-Latin-Hobbit/dp/0007445210/ref=pd_sim_b_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=15Y9JWE6BT5GMPNJ5J06 There are several more available, ranging from Winnie the Pooh, to Dr Seuss books, to Alice in Wonderland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 My mom got personalized pencils for all of the grandchildren this Christmas, and it was a huuuge hit. They weren't even something that was on my radar screen - I hadn't thought about them existing since I was little myself. But all of the grandchildren were enthralled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Will they have lockers? (We didn't until middle school/jr high, but you never know...) You could do locker accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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