Category Archives: Homeschooling

Ancient Algebra = Fun Maths

Posted on May 29, 2020 by ofamily

Whenever possible I try and make Friday maths a bit different – puzzles, codes, games just something that is a bit more relaxed. During the week I was searching for some Algebra pages and I spotted this set on the … Continue reading →

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Number Puzzle Book

Posted on May 26, 2020 by ofamily

I love the idea of number puzzles and word puzzles. I think they are a great activity for kids because there is always an element of logic and often an element of trial and error (which I think is important … Continue reading →

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Reading the Classics with Oxford Children’s Classics

Posted on May 20, 2020 by ofamily

One of the book series that we come back to time and time again are the Oxford Children’s Classics. I purposely sought out these stories because I was determined the kids would be exposed to a wide range of books … Continue reading →

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Revolution, Industry and Empire – Year 8 History Book

Posted on May 19, 2020 by ofamily

My daughter does not technically start year 8 until September but with the whole lockdown going on she wanted more history resources to read and actually kept asking me for the next History book by Aaron Wilkes (we have been … Continue reading →

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STABILO Woody Pencils perfect for younger hands

Posted on May 16, 2020 by ofamily

With lots of kids at home at the moment I have been asked a number of times about resources that we used when the kids were younger.  And I always end up recommending these pencils to everyone with younger kids.  … Continue reading →

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