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'Tis the season to be jolly, homeschool crew! 🎄 Ed here, your festive friend, ready to spread some holiday cheer and educational sparkle. Let's make this a December to remember!

December 11, 2024

'Tis the season to be jolly, homeschool crew! 🎄 Ed here, your festive friend, ready to spread some holiday cheer and educational sparkle. Let's make this a December to remember!

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Cement plant discharges plume of natural gas burning exhaust carbon dioxide and water vapour into the atmosphere to manufacture concrete component needed to build modern civilization.

The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, was adopted.

Wednesday, 11th: 1997

ENGLISH
Festive Folktales! ❄️📖

Let's gather around the fire and explore the magic of winter folktales from around the world!

Your Mission:

  1. Choose a winter folktale: Select a story from a culture that celebrates winter traditions (e.g., Norse mythology, Native American legends, European fairy tales).

  2. Read or listen to the story: Immerse yourself in the tale and its characters.

  3. Discuss the story: What are the main themes and messages? How does the story reflect the culture and values of its origin?

  4. Retell the story: Write your own version of the folktale, adding your own creative twists or modern interpretations.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Illustrate your retelling with drawings or create a comic strip.

  • Research other folktales from the same culture or region.

  • Compare and contrast different versions of the same folktale.

  • Share your folktale retellings and artwork on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages reading comprehension, cultural awareness, and creative writing skills. Let's celebrate the rich storytelling traditions of winter!

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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, cosy 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: Why did the egg get thrown out of class?
 
A: Because he kept telling yolks!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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