Gear for Grade-Schoolers
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Apple iMac
Creative homework companion
We're making the move to an iMac in our house this year for lots of reasons. The biggest, most positive ones are the many creative tools Apple packs into an iMac for budding movie makers, photographers, and all-around artists.
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Kajeet Phones
Communication and lessons in money management
If you want your elementary school student to have a cell phone, Kajeet offers well-designed service plans and affordable phone options. The company's no-nonsense approach and online wallet manager helps kids take responsibility for how they use their phones by tracking how much they spend every month.
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SanDisk USB Drive
Homework backup
Every student in the house should have her own storage drive to back up school assignments. USB drives make it easy to carry work between home and school. You may also want to invest in a bright lanyard or attachment so these small drives don't get lost!
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Apple iPod Nano
Tunes for the bus
Mixing some favorite tunes with the books can make noisy bus rides go faster and study breaks more fun for students of all ages. With its small size, the Nano will not weigh down the tiniest of kids. (Just tell them to keep the volume down)
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Hypnotics Solar Backpack
Let the sun shine in
Now that school kids are packing tech along with their notebooks, a backpack that helps charge an iPod, cell phone, and other gear with the help of the sun can be useful while providing a lesson in renewable resources. Set this backpack in the sun and wait for the charging unit light to turn green inside the backpack. Then use the coordinating chargers for a phone, iPod, or whatever gear that goes with your student to school. You can find this backpack in-store at Office Depot for around $70.
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