Category Archives: Key Stage 1 ideas

Water Beads, letters and Word Mats

Posted on August 20, 2016 by ofamily

My kids love water beads, they love sinking their hands in tub full of water beads and they love hiding their toys in-between all the water beads.  I have to admit I also find the feeling of submerging my hands … 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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Comprehension Workbooks for Year 2 (UK)

Posted on March 19, 2016 by ofamily

I am trying to write more posts about the books and games that the kids have used and enjoyed. I know it is always helpful to read reviews before you spend your hard-earned money buying books and games (I always … Continue reading →

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Lets go on a Minibeast hunt

Posted on July 1, 2015 by ofamily

My kids have a new obsession, well it is 2nd to their on going Dinosaur obsession.  It is all things minibeasts (insects and spiders included). I have been trying to encourage this new interest so I thought it was about … Continue reading →

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