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Hey there, Home School Picassos! Ed here, with Edition 166 of Ed Express, bursting with colourful creativity! Let's unleash our inner artists with a day of English and Art! 🎨🖌️

February 25, 2025

Hey there, Home School Picassos! Ed here, with Edition 166 of Ed Express, bursting with colourful creativity! Let's unleash our inner artists with a day of English and Art! 🎨🖌️

25th: 1924: The first Winter Olympics begin in Chamonix, France. (Sports History)

ENGLISH
English: Figurative Language Fun! 🎭

Introduction: Let's explore the wonderful world of figurative language, where words have the power to transform and transport us!

Materials: Books, poems, song lyrics, your imagination!

Activities:

  1. Simile Search: A simile compares two things using "like" or "as." For example, "He's as strong as an ox." Find examples of similes in books, poems, or songs. Can you create your own similes? 🤔

  2. Metaphor Mania: A metaphor compares two things without using "like" or "as." For example, "She's a shining star." Find examples of metaphors in texts and create your own. How do metaphors add depth and meaning to language? ⭐️

  3. Personification Power: Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. For example, "The wind whispered through the trees." Find examples of personification and create your own. How does personification make writing more interesting? 🌬️

  4. Figurative Language in Action: Write a short story or poem using similes, metaphors, and personification. How does figurative language enhance your writing? ✍️

Helpful Tip: Figurative language adds colour, creativity, and depth to our writing,

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ART
Monochromatic Masterpieces! 🎨

Introduction: Let's explore the power of a single colour with monochromatic art!

Materials: Paper, paint (one colour, plus black and white), brushes, water, a palette.

Activities:

  1. Colour Mixing: Choose one colour (e.g., blue). Mix it with white to create lighter tints and with black to create darker shades. Create a range of values from light to dark. 🔵

  2. Monochromatic Painting: Use your range of values to create a monochromatic painting. Focus on using light and shadow to create depth and dimension. 🖼️

  3. Texture and Pattern: Experiment with different brushstrokes and techniques to add texture and pattern to your painting. You can use sponges, toothbrushes, or even your fingers to create interesting effects. 🖌️

  4. Monochromatic Photography (Optional): If you have a camera, try taking monochromatic photos. Look for scenes with interesting contrasts of light and shadow. 📸

Helpful Tip: Monochromatic art can be surprisingly expressive and visually impactful!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: How do you make an octopus laugh?
A: With ten-tickles!

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That's all for today's edition!
Have a fantastic time exploring and learning!
Don't forget to share your creations with us – we love to see what you've been up to! Until next time, happy homeschooling! 😊

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