Tag Archives: homeschooling

Building our collection of Science Books

Posted on June 19, 2018 by ofamily

We are huge supporters of our local library but one of the strategies I have discovered since we started our home education journey is the power of a good selection of permanent books in the house.  My kids will often … Continue reading →

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More dimensional / black glue pictures

Posted on June 17, 2018 by ofamily

Over the years I have noticed the kids and I seem to find arty activities that we enjoy and then we tend to do various versions of them on repeat.  When the kids were younger it was often collages – … Continue reading →

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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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