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jenny
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Scholastic Book Orders?
DD always wants the books w/ the toys. I don't mind spending the $$ but I feel she doesn't even care for the books.
Do you buy every month?
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Posted 1/12/12 8:56 PM  |
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Lucky
Growing up fast!
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Re: Scholastic Book Orders?
I bought a Halloween package early in October and just placed my 2nd order. My DD is in Kindergarten and I don't show her the Scholastic flyer. I order what I want her to have & she is none the wiser.
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| Posted 1/12/12 9:33 PM |
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my3bugs
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Re: Scholastic Book Orders?
why oh why are there toys esp legos in a book order? drives me nuts! I am a bad mom according to my son who won't buy him the $30 toy!! He even offered to use his own money (he's in 1st grade) but he has no concept of what money is and no way is he getting it. What a battle this week!
I tell him and his brother (PreK) to pick one book each $4 or under and that's what they get. Then I sometimes pick a book or two to add on that I think is good for them. They can also combine their money to buy a book set or something like that to share. I have let them use their own money to buy something small with legos - things that are $15 and under but no way am I or am letting them spend $29 esp if I do it once they'll think they can do it whenever they want!
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| Posted 1/13/12 6:54 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Scholastic Book Orders?
My last rule was we will get books after you've read every single book you already have.
So far I haven't bought any this year. I will buy for a classroom but not my kids.
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| Posted 1/13/12 1:56 PM |
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onlylisa
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Lisa
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Re: Scholastic Book Orders?
I usually buy but didn't this month. I wasn't too thrilled with the choices. I wish my son's teacher did it online because I think you have more choices then.
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| Posted 1/13/12 3:24 PM |
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cantbelieveit
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Re: Scholastic Book Orders?
Not every month, but on occassion. I usually let her pick one book when I do and then get one or two of the sale books. She loves to read and I usually spoil her when it comes to books because I think its great.
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| Posted 1/13/12 9:23 PM |
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jenny
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Re: Scholastic Book Orders?
Posted by nrthshgrl
My last rule was we will get books after you've read every single book you already have.
So far I haven't bought any this year. I will buy for a classroom but not my kids.
This was my rule too!!! I bought the first 3 months and DD didn't even read the books. I told her I am not buying again until she finishes those 3 chapter books that she already picked out.
This month she wanted to buy a valentine stationary kit. I told her if she really wanted it to spend her $. Her response, and I quote "no way, I'm not wasting my money on that crap!" Well needless to say I didn't waste my money either! At least she was honest.
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| Posted 1/13/12 10:07 PM |
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jenny
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Re: Scholastic Book Orders?
Posted by Lucky
I bought a Halloween package early in October and just placed my 2nd order. My DD is in Kindergarten and I don't show her the Scholastic flyer. I order what I want her to have & she is none the wiser.
Unfortunately DD comes home w/ the flyer in hand! I am sure the teacher "talks it up" in class too. I have dodged the last two months, I need to stay strong!
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| Posted 1/13/12 10:08 PM |
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Lucky
Growing up fast!
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Re: Scholastic Book Orders?
Posted by jenny
Posted by Lucky
I bought a Halloween package early in October and just placed my 2nd order. My DD is in Kindergarten and I don't show her the Scholastic flyer. I order what I want her to have & she is none the wiser.
Unfortunately DD comes home w/ the flyer in hand! I am sure the teacher "talks it up" in class too. I have dodged the last two months, I need to stay strong!
Aha! My DD is a little younger as you said and she doesn't pay much mind to what comes home in her backpack. I guess I am lucky this year!
I like the idea that someone had about setting a limit. The $4 limit didn't seem too bad.
Message edited 1/13/2012 10:25:58 PM.
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