Author Archives: ofamily
No Neat Bows
I have always liked the idea of doing our topics in order, for me that makes sense. And I always want to finish off a topic 100% and tie it up with a neat bow before we start the next … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschooling
Tagged home ed, home education, home educator, homeschooling, parenting
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Creating a Tudor Family Tree
My daughter’s British Kings and Queens History theme is still going strong and I must admit I am finding it fascinating. I went to school in South Africa so even though I did History as a subject for our equivalent … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged activity village, British History, educational resources, History, home ed, home education, homeschooling, Tudors
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Night Zookeeper. The Penguins of Igloo City
Last year my son read the first two Night Zookeeper books (The Giraffes of the Whispering Woods and The Lioness of Fire Desert) and loved them. He enjoyed the whole idea of the Night Zookeeper – a young boy who … Continue reading
Posted in Book Ideas
Tagged children's book, educational resources, English Ideas, home ed, home education, homeschooling, Night Zookeeper
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Feel the Force Book
I mentioned last year that I am actively looking for good Science books to add to our bookcase but over the weekend when we were reorganising the kids area and I was packing and repacking the books my son spotted … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschooling
Tagged children's book, educational resources, home ed, home education, homeschooling, Science books
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Sensory Swimming Update
Last year I wrote a post about swimming with Sensory Kids and it seemed to really connect with a number of other parents with sensory kids so I thought I would give an update. One of the comments I received … Continue reading
Posted in SPD
Tagged home ed, home education, homeschooling, parenting, sensory kids, sensory processing disorder
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Shark Resources
At the beginning of this year my son became fascinated by sharks so I decided it would be a good learning topic for him and he has really enjoyed it (well he is still enjoying it as it is an … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschooling
Tagged animals, home ed, home education, homeschooling, oceans, science, sharks, Twinkl
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Sharks ! a Chapter Book for Kids
My son is currently fascinated by marine animals and is wanting to learn more about sharks, whales and dolphins and although we have some of the stunning Usborne Beginner Chapter books which covered these animals and they are now too … Continue reading
Posted in Book Ideas
Tagged animals, Chapter books, children's book, home ed, home education, homeschooling, sharks
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