Aside from my online life, I also work part-time in a school system. I was trying to think of an inexpensive toy item that you could purchase for your child, that would be appropriate to be sent to school in the pencil box, that wouldn't break the bank, but would also put a smile on your child's face. One thing I know about kids in this age group, is that they love collectibles. They trade them, talk about them and as parents drive us crazy with them, because they are often so small they fit in the pockets of their pants and become the bain of our existence when doing laundry.
Gomu erasers have been a huge hit for the school age population, or kids ages 6 and up. Gomu Eraserland includes over 100 different kinds of erasers that are sold in packages of 6. They are small, and could be potential choking hazards for kids with younger siblings, but not only do they erase, they are actually able to be taken apart and put back together like little mini-puzzles. Kids can go online and keep track of their erasers, which equate to different point values. Gomu erasers might make a great addition to a little surprise hidden in your child's pencil box on the first day of school or as a small reward for a job well done. Here is a link to the manufacturer's website: www.gomu.com
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