Author Archives: ofamily
The World of Vikings. Book Review
I thought we were done with Vikings. Like Done, finished, ticked the box, time to move onto other sections of History (because let’s be honest a large portion of last year was all about Vikings – Viking Fiction, Vikings in … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged children's book, educational books, History, home ed, home education, homeschooling, ks2, Vikings
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Pollination
I am trying to do more plant biology with the kids but they are not naturally that interested in plants, however I have realized that whenever we look at plants from an animal angle then both kids get involved and … Continue reading
Writing for Fun
I remember about 3 years ago I was constantly worried that my daughter was not interested in writing. AT ALL. Yes she would write as part of an activity that we did but if I suggested just writing a paragraph, … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschooling
Tagged creative writing, english, home ed, home education, homeschooling, story writing
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Plural words
Someone spotted part of a plural spelling rules page that I had handwritten and stuck up in our kitchen for my son. He has been learning the plural spelling rules and needed a visual reminder to help him. It really … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschooling
Tagged english resources, free printables, home ed, home education, homeschooling, plurals, spelling
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Everest Book Review
Last month I was searching for some new interesting books for my son, I wanted something with a bit of an adventure, an expedition of sorts but a real-life story for him (He likes books written about fascinating real-life expeditions). … Continue reading
Posted in Book Ideas
Tagged adventure, children's book, Everest, History, home ed, home education, homeschooling
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Yes we watch Documentaries
Yes we do use documentaries as a form of learning. And please before I go further it is ONE of many forms of learning. If you read the blog you will know we LOVE our books and I think have … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschooling
Tagged History, home ed, home ed life, home education, homeschooling, parenting
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Dolphins! Animal Chapter book for Kids
Earlier this year my son read and thoroughly enjoyed the Sharks animal chapter book so I bought him the dolphin one as well. This is now our fourth animal planet chapter book and we have enjoyed every one and are … Continue reading
Posted in Book Ideas
Tagged animals, children's book, fun early chapter books, home ed, home education, homeschooling, readers
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