Author Archives: ofamily
Did you study that subject?
I often get asked “How can you teach a subject if you never studied it?” Hmm Well, if I am 100% honest most of the time I am NOT teaching the kids. Yip. Most of the time I am just … Continue reading
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Tagged home ed, home educating mom, home education, homeschooling
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Why I love Comprehensions so much
Comprehensions are one of those activities that I just love. I see them as a big valued added activity for the kids. Working through a comprehension means the kids are reading, practicing their writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation. While also … Continue reading
Times Table Test Book = good practice workbook
I know lots of us and our kids get put off when we see the word test. But sometimes tests just means good practice. Towards the end of last year I was looking for some extra times table practice for … Continue reading
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Tagged educational resources, home education, homeschooling, ks2 maths, maths workbooks, times tables
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Sweet Maths
I have been feeling like our Maths has been a bit dry lately and I always think fun maths equates to maths that is remembered. So last night while I was picking up some bread and milk I quickly grabbed … Continue reading
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Tagged Graphs, home ed, home education, homeschooling, ks2, maths activities, Stats, sweet maths
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HP Instant Ink – the way to this home ed mum’s heart
Yes I am being serious. Switching to HP Instant Ink has made me crazy happy. I know, I know who would have thought having an instant ink scheme would mean so much to me, but for this home education mum … Continue reading
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Tagged educational resources, home ed, home educating mom, home education, homeschooling, printers
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Fuse Glass – Fun craft for everyone
Last week the kids and I attended a Fuse Glass workshop held by the lovely Clare from Fused Glass by Clare Poore. She runs workshops from her home for kids and adults and we thought it would be a fun … Continue reading
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Tagged art workshop, children's art, children's craft, fused glass, home ed, homeschooling
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Punctuation Workbook for Key Stage 2
One of the workbooks that I am currently using with my son is the Understanding English: Punctuation: KS2 English Study Book, Ages 7-11. It is part of their Understanding English series which consists of 8 different workbooks and so far … Continue reading
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Tagged educational resources, english resources, free printables, home ed, home education, homeschooling, ks2
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