Author Archives: ofamily

About ofamily

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

Desperate for Spring

Posted on February 14, 2017 by ofamily

I think my kids are as desperate for Spring to start as I am. I have noticed they are talking a lot about plants and which ones they want to grow this year and they seem to be a Spring … Continue reading →

Sensory Processing Disorder is kicking my butt

Posted on February 13, 2017 by ofamily

Yip that totally sums it up. Currently this thing called Sensory Processing Disorder is kicking my butt. Because in all honesty it is HARD having 2 kids with sensory issues. When we first found out our oldest had SPD (around … Continue reading →

Posted in SPD | Tagged home ed, home education, homeschooling, parenting, sensory play, sensory processing disorder | 1 Comment

Maths division

Posted on February 12, 2017 by ofamily

We are constantly working on maths in our house. My daughter is not what most would say “natural at Maths” but she is a hard worker and likes to understand concepts. I have found with Maths often it is just … Continue reading →

Posted in maths ideas | Tagged division, free printables, home ed, home education, homeschooling, maths | 1 Comment

Twinkl Kindness week – membership giveaway

Posted on February 6, 2017 by ofamily

Those of you who read my blog on a regular basis will know how much we love the Twinkl website and how often we use our membership. This week (6 to 10th February) Twinkl are launching their kindness week and … Continue reading →

Posted in reviews | Tagged home ed, home education, homeschooling, Kindness week, Twinkl | 15 Comments

Schofield & Sims Grammar Books

Posted on February 4, 2017 by ofamily

I have mentioned before that we are not huge workbook fans. My daughter often finds that too much is crammed onto a page and she gets very put-off by too many bright colours all over the page. She likes workbooks … Continue reading →