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About ofamily

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

Basic 4 Season

Posted on December 4, 2014 by ofamily

Blue has been asking me more and more questions about the different seasons so I thought we would do a very simple lapbook together (not sure that lapbook is the correct word as it is more of a folded poster). … Continue reading →

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Stick Man activities

Posted on December 1, 2014 by ofamily

We love reading Stick Man by Julia Donaldson.  It is definitely one of my kids top 10 favourite books.  We read it all year round but I do have to admit I love reading it in the build up to … Continue reading →

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Cup cake Christmas Tree

Posted on November 29, 2014 by ofamily

Not that my kids and I ever need an excuse to bake cupcakes or eat them (my daughter loves cupcakes) but just in case you need an excuse in the festive season here is our cupcake Christmas Tree. Just use … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree Cards

Posted on November 28, 2014 by ofamily

We have been trying to finish making our Christmas cards this week as we need to post them and sometimes the post to South Africa can take some time to get there. These tree ones are cute and very simple … Continue reading →

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Finger painting Dinosaurs

Posted on November 27, 2014 by ofamily

Both my kids love painting but they like to use their paint brushes, they have never been that keen on finger painting.  However I have found with my daughter if I show her how to do an animal with finger … Continue reading →

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