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About ofamily

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

Learning about the Human Body

Posted on May 31, 2016 by ofamily

Human Biology is not something I have ever been that interested in.  I like science but the science that involves experiments, chemical reactions, forces anything really but not the human body.  However my kids are completely fascinated by the human … Continue reading →

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Craft Stick Home-Made Base 10

Posted on May 28, 2016 by ofamily

We love our Learning Resources Grooved Plastic Base Ten Starter Set (I bought ours a few years ago and it has so far been that most used Maths resources that we own).  In fact I will probably be buying some … Continue reading →

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Letter and Sound folder Update including Long Vowel Sounds

Posted on May 25, 2016 by ofamily

My son’s Letter and Sound folder that I made him last year as been a big life saver for me.  I printed off the pages and did all the laminating and cutting and then left it on the bookshelf so … Continue reading →

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Card making

Posted on May 22, 2016 by ofamily

I am always trying to find ways to encourage my daughter to write.  She has never been one to enjoy writing and I never wanted to make it a huge deal. She loves making cards for family and friends so … Continue reading →

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Froggy 4 times table

Posted on May 19, 2016 by ofamily

As part of my determination to make Maths fun I have been trying to find interesting ways to work on our times table.  We have made a few fun folding aids, we have played some jumping games and now we … Continue reading →

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