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About ofamily

Home educating family based in the UK. We try to make learning fun

Decimal pages

Posted on November 29, 2017 by ofamily

One of our new Maths topics this year has been decimals.  The way I first explained decimals to my daughter was that is was like different handwriting styles for fractions.  So just like if you can write the word hello … Continue reading →

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Santa is coming to London – Children’s book

Posted on November 27, 2017 by ofamily

I bought this book for the kids about 4 years ago and it has been one of their favourite Christmas stories as it is based in London (we lived in London for a few years and now live just outside … Continue reading →

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The Big Book of 100 Little Activities

Posted on November 23, 2017 by ofamily

I LOVE idea books.  Because let’s be totally honest, there are times when you are just stuck for inspiration, especially when the weather starts becoming a bit miserable and the garden is not as inviting any more.  And Yes I … Continue reading →

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Maths Basket

Posted on November 20, 2017 by ofamily

One of the new maths successes we have had lately is our Maths basket.  We started it as a way of encouraging the kids to practice more Maths in a relaxed manner and it seems to be working.  The basket … Continue reading →

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Advent Colouring Books

Posted on November 19, 2017 by ofamily

Last week we received a lovely little package of books in the post from the editor of Activity Village.  And inside the package were two Advent Calendar Colouring books –Advent Calendar Colouring Book for Kids: 24 Numbered Christmas Colouring Pages … Continue reading →

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