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About ofamily

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

The Battle of Passchendaele – a WW1 book

Posted on February 2, 2020 by ofamily

One of our current background topics is World War 1. (I say background topic because the kids read a bit about it, have a break then come back and do something, have a break and so on – it seems … Continue reading →

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Activate 1 – Key Stage 3 Science Resource

Posted on January 29, 2020 by ofamily

I have not written that much about the Science resources that we are using probably because the Biology side seems to just happen very naturally – the kids are constantly learning about animal biology (they have just looked at the … Continue reading →

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Did you study that subject?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by ofamily

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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Why I love Comprehensions so much

Posted on January 22, 2020 by ofamily

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 →

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Times Table Test Book = good practice workbook

Posted on January 18, 2020 by ofamily

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 but … Continue reading →

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