Category Archives: Science Ideas

Pollination

Posted on June 12, 2019 by ofamily

I am trying to do more plant biology with the kids but they are not naturally that interested in plants, however I have realized that whenever we look at plants from an animal angle then both kids get involved and … Continue reading →

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Animal Skeletons

Posted on May 1, 2019 by ofamily

My kids LOVE learning about animals, and one of the more unusual aspects that they both find fascinating are the skeletons of the animals, particularly which sections are common and which sections are unique to different animals.  We have looked … Continue reading →

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Forces Topic pack

Posted on March 6, 2019 by ofamily

My youngest (eight-years old) has been revisiting Forces, well, I am not sure how much he actually remembers, so revisiting might not be the most accurate word.  But he has been rereading our Feel the force book and working through … Continue reading →

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Predators and Producers Board Game

Posted on May 27, 2018 by ofamily

Those of you who follow the blog or Facebook page probably know by now that we have an almost continuous animal theme going on at all time.  Both my kids are fascinated by almost anything linked to animals, they love … 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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