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🚂 Ed Express [023]

Good morning, homeschoolers! Ed here, ready to inject some fun and excitement into your home-ed routine. Let's get this party started!

Good morning, homeschoolers! Ed here, ready to inject some fun and excitement into your home-ed routine. Let's get this party started!

ADMISSIONS NOW OPEN for September 2024, Primary and Secondary Ages 7 to 16

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MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.

Mark Twain

ENGLISH
📚 Bookworm's Delight

Dive into the world of your favourite book and bring it to life!

Task: Choose a scene from your favourite book and rewrite it from a different character's perspective. How does this change the story?

Bonus: Create a book cover for your new version of the story.

Lesson: This task encourages critical thinking, empathy, and creative writing skills while deepening understanding of narrative perspective.

Send us your story to [email protected]

ART
Bubble Wrap Printing Extravaganza!

Unleash your creativity and make some colourful prints using bubble wrap!

You'll Need:

  • Bubble wrap

  • Paint (any kind, even watered-down poster paint will work)

  • Paper

  • Scissors (optional)

Instructions:

  • Cut out shapes from the bubble wrap, or leave it as a larger sheet.

  • Pour a small amount of paint onto a plate or tray.

  • Dip the bubble wrap into the paint, ensuring the bubbles are well-coated.

  • Press the bubble wrap onto your paper, applying even pressure.

  • Carefully peel off the bubble wrap to reveal your bubbly masterpiece!

  • Experiment with different colours, shapes, and overlapping prints to create unique designs. Let your imagination run wild!

Optional:

  • Add glitter to your paint for extra sparkle.

  • Use a rolling pin to apply even pressure to the bubble wrap.

  • Create a bubble wrap animal by cutting out different shapes and glueing them together.

  • Turn your bubble wrap prints into greeting cards or gift wrap.

Let us know what you create by sharing your artwork on social media!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What do you call an alligator in a vest?

A: An investigator!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

Please send any feedback to [email protected]

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