Tag Archives: home education

Maths on the sliding doors

Posted on July 6, 2017 by ofamily

My kids love drawing on our sliding doors so recently we decided to try some Maths on the sliding doors.  For no real reason other than I like keeping their home learning activities varied and because I know how good … Continue reading →

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Buy It Right. Money game for kids

Posted on July 2, 2017 by ofamily

Last year my parents bought the children a shopping game called Buy It Right. It is a money game which can be played at three different levels (beginner level – only use pounds, intermediate level is pence only and the … Continue reading →

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Distracting kids with eBooks

Posted on June 30, 2017 by ofamily

Yesterday our plans came to an abrupt halt.  We were suppose to be meeting friends but by the time we got there my son was doubled over with stomach cramps and not a happy little guy so we ended up … Continue reading →

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Sensory Bounce Back

Posted on June 27, 2017 by ofamily

My husband and I have a term in our house –  bounce back.  Sounds strange I am sure but it is the time the kids take to “bounce back” to their normal selves after a sensory overwhelming activity / day(s).  … Continue reading →

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Bodiam Castle and more

Posted on June 25, 2017 by ofamily

On one of our recent walks at a National Trust site I spotted a pamphlet with a castle on the front.  Bodiam Castle.  As we have been reading about castles and as it is a National Trust site which means … Continue reading →

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