Tag Archives: home education

Black Beauty Book

Posted on June 13, 2018 by ofamily

Both my kids are really into the more classic children’s stories  – Heidi, Gulliver’s Travels, Secret Garden and Black Beauty.  They have been listening to audio versions of the stories while we drive to our different activities and then they … Continue reading →

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Springwatch reading comprehension

Posted on June 9, 2018 by ofamily

While I was recently searching the Twinkl website for Reptile resources I came across a new series of reading comprehensions that they have created all about British Wildlife and based on the BBC Springwatch series.    All the resources are … Continue reading →

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Just add Watercolour Books

Posted on June 8, 2018 by ofamily

About a months ago I was looking for some watercolour painting books for the kids.  I wanted something that would build on our current theme of choosing a colour palette and trying to add dark and light but I also … Continue reading →

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Snake Life Cycle book and activities

Posted on June 5, 2018 by ofamily

I am sure I have mentioned a few hundred times how terrified I am of snakes – truly am.  Grew up in an area where we had snakes in our garden and I hated them (and I mean HATE) but … Continue reading →

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Brick Building 101 Review

Posted on June 2, 2018 by ofamily

My kids love Lego and I must admit I have often seen other people using Lego for STEAM activities and thought Wow what a cool idea we should do that and then I don’t.  Yip totally admitting to this – … Continue reading →

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