Tag Archives: homeschooling

Painting-in Book (easy art) – we Love this book !!!

Posted on February 19, 2017 by ofamily

I enjoy doing arts and crafts, it is definitely a “comfortable- learning – activity” area for me.  But as a busy home-educating mom I always LOVE finding something that is easy for me (ie require little or no preparation), is … Continue reading →

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Times Table strategies we used

Posted on February 17, 2017 by ofamily

Over the weekend I received two emails asking me how I taught my daughter her times tables.  I started writing my response and realized that what I wanted to say was a lot longer that a quick email answer so … Continue reading →

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Match and Spell Next Step Game

Posted on February 16, 2017 by ofamily

We were recently sent the Orchard Toys Match and Spell Next Steps game.  We used the original game with my youngest last year (Match and Spell Game post) and found it useful in helping him with basic spelling words.  The … Continue reading →

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Desperate for Spring

Posted on February 14, 2017 by ofamily

I think my kids are as desperate for Spring to start as I am.  I have noticed they are talking a lot about plants and which ones they want to grow this year and they seem to be a Spring … Continue reading →

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Sensory Processing Disorder is kicking my butt

Posted on February 13, 2017 by ofamily

Yip that totally sums it up.  Currently this thing called Sensory Processing Disorder is kicking my butt.  Because in all honesty it is HARD having 2 kids with sensory issues. When we first found out our oldest had SPD (around … Continue reading →

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