Category Archives: Homeschooling

Home made scratch art

Posted on November 10, 2014 by ofamily

Over the weekend Pink asked to do some scratch art (she meant the ones that you can buy in the shop), we did not have any so we decided to make our own. We started off by creating blocks of … Continue reading →

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The Scarecrow’s wedding and scarecrow cookies

Posted on November 7, 2014 by ofamily

We bought a new addition to our mini Julia Donaldson library last week – The Scarecrow’s Wedding (affiliate link).  We all love it.  Pink thinks that Harry and Betty (the 2 main characters) are lovely and gentle so I could … Continue reading →

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Banana Muffins

Posted on November 4, 2014 by ofamily

Before I had my kids I was very good about following a low GI (Glycaemic Index) diet but then motherhood and all that came with it hit and my good habbits melted away.  I am trying to get back into … Continue reading →

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Paper Plate weaving

Posted on November 3, 2014 by ofamily

We have been weaving today and I have to admit I have been surprised at how Pink has taken to it.  When I was getting the paper plates ready last night I was not certain if it was going to … Continue reading →

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Goldilocks and the three bears

Posted on October 31, 2014 by ofamily

Pink has never been a big fan of traditional stories but the last month I have tried to gently re-introduce some of the stories.  We have had some big hits and some clear losers.  We managed to pick up a … Continue reading →

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