🚂 Ed Express [028]

Good morning, homeschool families! Ed here, supporting your journey with practical tips and encouragement.

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MATHS
Number Ninja Challenge! 🧮🥷

Sharpen your mental maths skills with these 10 quick-fire questions!

• What is 8 + 5? Answer: 13

• What is 15 - 7? Answer: 8

• What is 3 x 6? Answer: 18

• What is 20 ÷ 4? Answer: 5

• What is half of 18? Answer: 9

• What is 3/4 of 20? Answer: 15

• Find the square root of 16. Answer: 4

• Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 11 Answer: x = 3

• A train leaves London at 10:30 AM and arrives in Manchester 2 hours and 15 minutes later. What time does it arrive? Answer: 12:45 PM

• A pizza is cut into 8 slices. If you eat 3 slices, what fraction of the pizza is left? Answer: 5/8

ART
Nature's Palette 🎨🌿

Let's step outside and create art using nature's own colours!

You'll need:

• A collection of natural materials (leaves, flower petals, grass, berries, etc.)

• A hammer or smooth stone

• A piece of fabric (cotton works best) or thick paper

• Optional: A cutting board or scrap piece of wood

Instructions:

• Arrange your natural materials on the fabric or paper in a design you like.

• Place the fabric or paper on the cutting board or wood to protect your work surface.

• Gently hammer or rub the natural materials with the stone to release their pigments.

• Experiment with different techniques to create different effects:

  • Layering different colours

  • Overlapping materials

  • Using different amounts of pressure

• Let your artwork dry and admire your unique creation!

Tips:

• Wear old clothes or an apron to protect yourself from stains.

• Choose brightly coloured flowers and leaves for the most vibrant results.

• Experiment with different fabrics and papers to see which ones work best.

• Try creating patterns or designs with your natural materials.

• Take pictures of your artwork before it fades!

Share your nature-inspired creations with us on social media using #EdExpress!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: Why did the student bring a frog to school?

A: To see his frog-ress report!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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