Tag Archives: Autumn tree

Acorn Number Bond Tree

Posted on October 19, 2017 by ofamily

We have been working quite a lot on number bonds with my youngest and we recently chatted about how if 2 + 8 =10 then 20 +80 = 100.  So I thought it might be fun to do something where … Continue reading →

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Tissue paper pictures with trees

Posted on September 15, 2015 by ofamily

It is no secret my kids enjoy using tissue paper with their art.  We have used it in a number of different projects and in a number of different ways and it has always been a hit. I have been … Continue reading →

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A basic tree template can be an invitation for creativity

Posted on August 28, 2015 by ofamily

With both my kids, I have often found that a blank piece of paper can be a creativity destroyer, especially when they are younger.  My daughter often struggles to decide what to draw or paint on it, while my youngest … Continue reading →

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Water colouring paintings using felt tip pens or marker pens

Posted on August 8, 2015 by ofamily

I do not know where my daughter got this idea from but I think it is great.  We have been doing a lot of water-colour painting lately but today my daughter used her felt tip pens (marker pens / Kokies) … Continue reading →

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Encouraging my little book worm with Autumn words

Posted on October 11, 2014 by ofamily

My little girl has always loved books, she has always loved story time and would often just sit and page through her books and make up her own story to go with them.  But the last few weeks her reading … Continue reading →

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