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Greetings, winter wonders! ☃️ Ed here, your guide to a jolly and educational December. Let's explore the magic of learning together!

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

ENGLISH
Festive Figurative Language! 🎄🌟

Let's deck the halls with descriptive language and bring the holiday spirit to life!

Your Mission:

1. Brainstorm festive imagery: Think of words and phrases that evoke the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings of the holiday season (e.g., sparkling lights, frosty windows, cinnamon scents, joyful carols).

2. Explore figurative language: Revisit different types of figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, personification, and alliteration.

3. Write a festive poem or story: Use figurative language to create vivid imagery and capture the magic of the holidays.

Bonus Challenges:

• Write a holiday song or carol using figurative language.

• Create a festive scene using descriptive language and perform it as a play or skit.

• Illustrate your poem or story with festive drawings or create a holiday-themed collage.

• Share your festive creations on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages creativity, vocabulary development, and an appreciation for the power of language to evoke emotions and create vivid imagery. Let's spread some holiday cheer with our words!

ART
Winter Wonderland Watercolours! ❄️🎨

Let's capture the beauty of winter with a watercolour painting adventure!

You'll Need:

• Watercolour paints

• Paintbrushes

• Water

• Paper or watercolour pad

Instructions:

1. Find inspiration: Look out your window or find images of winter scenes that inspire you (snowy landscapes, frosty trees, cozy cottages, festive decorations).

2. Sketch your scene: Lightly sketch the outline of your winter wonderland on your paper.

3. Experiment with watercolours: Explore different techniques, such as washes, layering, and blending colours, to create a variety of effects.

4. Add details: Once your initial layers are dry, add details like snowflakes, icicles, or animal tracks.

Bonus Challenges:

• Create a series of watercolour paintings depicting different winter scenes.

• Research famous watercolour artists and their techniques.

• Experiment with different watercolour paper textures and weights.

• Share your winter wonderland creations on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages creativity, observation skills, and an appreciation for the beauty of winter. Let's paint a winter wonderland with watercolours!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What musical instrument is found in the bathroom?

A: A tuba toothpaste!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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