[Sci5855]

are you ordering for your students this year? In the past, I have given my students ornaments, pencils, etc. This year I want to give my students books but do not know which ones to order. Which book titles are you ordering for your kids this year?? TIA

[tmar]

We order the gift certificates which allows the students to purchase any book $3 or less from the catalog. Then we remind them each month and we keep up with their certificates so they all get a free book by the end of the year. We've done that the last 2 years and that way they all can get a book on their level.

[3p]

I love the idea of the certificates. I have just ordered a pretty good supply with my points. In the past, we have picked the book we think the kids will like. This year i am considering putting them out and letting the kids write down 2-3 that they would like and then choosing them that way - or maybe just putting them out and letting them pick. I am planning on giving them a pencil and probably a little treat - maybe a candy bar that we will make a craft around or something.

[SaraFirst]

I ordered the Cam Jansen $1 book for my class.

[CHenard]

Do you have a Scholastic Warehouse in your area? In my area they have the sales in December and May. I pick books that I think each child will be interested plus several extras in case they don't like what I picked for them. If you print out a fast pass you can skip the line and save $10-$15, depending on how much you spend. I like doing this for Christmas gifts for my students since many of them don't have books at home.

[nicosipp23]

I love the idea of certificates. I think I'll do that next year. This year, I just read Flat Stanley as a read-aloud and ordered Flat Stanley World Adventures from the Sept. order for $1 to give to the students as a gift.

[teachintexas]

i ordered the bailey school kids... reindeer do wear striped underwear for $1