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🚂 Ed Express [075]

Good morning, families! Ed here, with a special delivery of home-ed goodness. Get ready to have some fun and learn something new!

September 27, 2024

Good morning, families! Ed here, with a special delivery of home-ed goodness. Get ready to have some fun and learn something new!

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

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The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.

Dr. Seuss

ENGLISH
Comic Strip Capers! 🗯️🦸‍♂️

Unleash your inner artist and storyteller with a comic strip creation!

Your Mission:

  1. Brainstorm a funny or exciting story idea.

  2. Plan your comic strip by sketching out the panels and characters.

  3. Write dialogue and captions for each panel.

  4. Bring your comic strip to life with illustrations, using pencils, pens, or digital tools.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Create a series of comic strips featuring recurring characters or a continuing storyline.

  • Experiment with different comic strip styles and layouts.

  • Use your comic strip to explore a social issue or share a personal experience.

  • Share your comic strip creations on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages creativity, storytelling, and visual communication skills. It's a fun way to express your ideas and bring your imagination to life!

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ART
Marvellous Mandalas! 🏵️🎨

Let's create beautiful and intricate mandalas to relax and focus our minds!

You'll Need:

  • Paper or a canvas

  • Pencil

  • Compass (or a circular object to trace)

  • Ruler

  • Colouring materials (coloured pencils, markers, paints, etc.)

Instructions:

  1. Use the compass or circular object to draw a large circle in the centre of your paper or canvas.

  2. Divide the circle into sections using a ruler and pencil.

  3. Start filling in the sections with patterns, shapes, and designs. You can use geometric shapes, floral motifs, or anything that inspires you.

  4. Continue adding details and layers to your mandala until you're happy with the result.

  5. Colour your mandala using your chosen materials.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Research the history and symbolism of mandalas.

  • Experiment with different colour schemes and patterns.

  • Create a collaborative mandala with your family or friends.

  • Share your mandala masterpieces on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity promotes mindfulness, focus, and creative expression. It's a wonderful way to relax and unwind while creating something beautiful!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: Why did the two 4s skip lunch?

A: Because they already 8!

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Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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