Unlike Veruca Salt (the character and not the band), I don’t really want the the whole world NOW. Maybe in a couple of weeks or months.  That would suffice.

When God and/or a rich benefactor confirms the merits of my world domination, I would like to begin purchasing the following items. I can already feel the essence of Ed McMahon nudging my hand toward my wallet and the chorus of Publishers Clearing House employees saying, “Wow, Willy. You found a great way to use the grand prize money. Nobody else knows how to spend free dollars like you.” Queue up the the “Oooohs” and “Ahhhs” and resounding admiration for natural brilliance in raw form.

Seriously, I find each of the products below incredibly cool, inventive, and inspiring in ways that other toys fall short especially in the domains of teaching and learning.  Note: None are necessarily essential “needs” in the sense that all students must have basic items like pencils, paper, and iPads.  However, I do think that all of the gizmos would spark the curiosity of inquisitive minds.

Just kidding about the world domination, natural brilliance, and iPad references.