Tag Archives: home education

See Inside Ancient Rome

Posted on October 29, 2016 by ofamily

I thought I would share some thoughts and photos on one of the kids favourite books about Ancient Rome.  This is a book that I bought for my kids over a year ago and they have paged through it a … Continue reading →

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Roman Cookies

Posted on October 28, 2016 by ofamily

The Roman Clay coins were a big hit with both kiddies so I suppose I shouldn’t have been surprised when during our latest cookie baking session my daughter decided it would be good to make some Roman Cookies. We already … Continue reading →

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Roman Numerals and Roman Coins

Posted on October 25, 2016 by ofamily

Last week a book I bought my daughter on Pompeii arrived and she immediately divided into it reading, asking questions and digging out other Roman themed books and suddenly we are all about Romans in our house.  The kids have … Continue reading →

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Our Readers

Posted on October 23, 2016 by ofamily

One of the questions I am asked on a fairly regular basis is what readers do my kids use ?  Honestly – any book that they enjoy is a great reader.  My number one priority is always making sure that … Continue reading →

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The Tiny Seed and seed dispersal

Posted on October 21, 2016 by ofamily

On a recent walk to one of our favourite Natural Trust Sites (UK) the kids came across lots of chestnuts lying on the floor, some half-open, others still tightly shut, some smashed and some in perfect condition. The kids were … Continue reading →

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