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Good morning, bright sparks! Ed's got a spark of inspiration to ignite your day and fuel your passion for learning.

September 24, 2024

Good morning, bright sparks! Ed's got a spark of inspiration to ignite your day and fuel your passion for learning.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

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Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.

Abigail Adams

MATHS
Number Puzzles & Brain Teasers 🧩🔢

Challenge your problem-solving skills with these fun maths puzzles!

  1. Age Riddle: Sarah is twice as old as her brother Tom. In three years, she will be 17. How old is Tom now?

  2. Logic Puzzle: You have 12 coins, one of which is counterfeit and weighs slightly less than the others. You have a balance scale. What is the minimum number of weighings needed to find the counterfeit coin?

  3. Sequence Challenge: Find the next number in the sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, ...

  4. Fraction Fun: A pizza is cut into 10 slices. If you eat 3 slices, what fraction of the pizza is left?

  5. Geometry Guzzler: A square has a perimeter of 24cm. What is the length of one of its sides?

Bonus Challenge:

Create your own maths puzzle and challenge your friends and family to solve it!

Share your puzzle-solving prowess on social media using #EdExpress!

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IT
Digital Detox Day 📵🧘‍♀️

Let's unplug and recharge! Today's lesson is all about taking a break from technology and enjoying the real world.

Your Mission:

  1. Power down your devices for at least a few hours (or even the whole day if you're feeling brave!).

  2. Spend time outdoors, exploring nature, playing games, or simply relaxing.

  3. Connect with friends and family face-to-face.

  4. Engage in activities that don't require screens, like reading, drawing, or crafting.

  5. Reflect on how you feel after your digital detox. Did you enjoy it? Did you miss your devices?

Bonus Challenges:

  • Keep a journal of your activities and thoughts during your digital detox.

  • Try a new hobby or activity that doesn't involve technology.

  • Challenge your family to a digital detox day and see who can last the longest!

  • Share your digital detox experiences on social media (once you're back online!) using #EdExpress.

This activity encourages mindfulness, creativity, and real-world connections. It's a great way to recharge your batteries and appreciate the simple pleasures of life away from screens!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: Why did Shakespeare only write with a quill?

A: Because pencils confused him - 2B or not 2B, that is the question.

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