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A warm hello to all homeschool families! Ed's here to support your unique educational journey.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

MATHS
Puzzle Mania! 🧠🧩

Let's flex those mental muscles and dive into a world of mathematical puzzles!

Number Riddle:

I am a three-digit number. My hundreds digit is 2 less than my tens digit. My units digit is the sum of my hundreds and tens digits. The sum of all my digits is 13. What number am I?

Logic Puzzle:

A group of friends went to the cinema. They bought a combination of adult tickets for £8 each and child tickets for £5 each. The total cost was £49, and they bought 7 tickets in total. How many adult and child tickets did they buy?

Shape Shifter:

A rectangular garden has an area of 72 square meters. The length of the garden is twice its width. What are the dimensions of the garden?

Time Traveller:

Sarah started her homework at 4:15 PM. She finished at 6:00 PM. How long did she spend on her homework?

Discount Dilemma:

A shop is having a 20% off sale on all items. You want to buy a video game that originally costs £50. How much will you save, and what is the final price of the game?

Fraction Fun:

You have a pizza cut into 12 slices. You eat 1/3 of the pizza. How many slices did you eat?

Decimal Delights:

Convert 3/5 into a decimal.

Percentage Puzzle:

A class has 25 students. 80% of the students passed their maths test. How many students passed?

Geometry Gems:

A square has a perimeter of 36 cm. What is the length of one of its sides?

Measurement Mayhem:

You need to bake a cake that requires 250 grams of flour. You only have a measuring cup that shows ounces. How many ounces of flour do you need? (1 ounce ≈ 28 grams)

Bonus Challenge:

Design your own maths puzzle and challenge your friends and family!

Let's see who can crack these puzzles first! Share your solutions and any puzzles you create on social media using #EdExpress.

FOOD & NUTRITION
Plate Power! 🍽️💪

Let's become nutrition detectives and build a balanced plate!

Your Mission:

1. Grab a plate and some coloured pens or pencils.

2. Divide your plate into sections, just like the Eatwell Guide:

   • Fill half your plate with colourful fruits and vegetables. 🥦🥕🍎

   • Fill a quarter with starchy carbohydrates like potatoes, bread, or rice. 🍞🍚🥔

   • Fill the last quarter with protein-rich foods like fish, beans, or eggs. 🍗🐟🥚

3. Now, raid your fridge and cupboards! Find examples of foods that fit into each section and draw or write them on your plate.

4. Get creative! Think about how you can combine these foods to create tasty and balanced meals.

Bonus Challenges:

• Research the Eatwell Guide and learn more about the recommended proportions for each food group.

• Create a meal plan for a day, ensuring you include all the food groups in the right amounts.

• Design a colourful poster or chart showcasing the Eatwell Guide and its key messages.

• Share your balanced plate creations and meal plans on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages healthy eating habits, nutritional awareness, and creative thinking. It's a fun and interactive way to understand the importance of a balanced diet and make informed food choices!

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!

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