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Resources for christmas
Snow Pun IntendedHow to Build a Snowman Since it’s nearly Christmas, here are two lessons in one: 1. Get up early before the lovely crisp white snow turns into dirty brown yucky sludge, and give this a try. 2.Never, ever, ever eat yellow snow. |
Cool Snaps
Take Good Photos in the Snow
Cameras at the ready! Photographic evidence that everyone had a lovely Christmas is a must! Make like David Bailey and show your friends how it is done!
How to Ho Ho Ho
Father Christmas has signed up to schoolofeverything.com… sort of.
James Croft is an Arts Education Expert by day, but as the festive season approaches, chances are he’ll be taking on the prestigious role of Father Christmas once again. And if you ask him nicely, maybe he’ll teach you how.
It’s a WrapHow to wrap your Christmas gifts The Wham! Rap is a stroke of musical genius; but when it comes to Christmas presents, if your best efforts look like this, fear not - here is a little lesson in how it should be done. |
Get Cracking
Make Christmas Crackers
How do cats greet each other at Christmas?
"A furry merry Christmas & happy mew year!"
If you like your jokes so bad they hurt, buy your Crackers from the High Street. But to make your Christmas go with a bang – make you own.
Angel of the North (Pole)How to Make a Snow Angel The odds of a white Christmas in London this year are 7/1. Keep your fingers crossed and give this a try. |
Possibly the most important lesson at Christmas
How to cure a hangover
Christmas tipples can leave you feeling a bit topsy-turvy the next morning. Don’t get hung up about your hangover. Learn how to massage it away.
A Sight for Saw EyesAlternative Office Party Entertainment Check out Musical Saw teacher Charles Hindmarsh and his amazing rendition of ‘Walking in the Air'. |
Have a Very Minty Christmas
How to make sweet stuff
How about an alternative to Christmas pudding, Christmas Cake, Mince Pies and Yule Log? Here are some very easy to make sweet treats, and you might want some of these too. Mint.
Kissy Kissy
How does your Mistletoe grow?
Mistletoe is a bit weird but kissing under it is quite nice. Learn about mistletoe myths and growing tips here. If you’re more interested in the kissing and would like some lessons in love, say hello to our (very) friendly Flirting Teacher Kitty Stryker.
Get Piste
Learn to Ski or Snowboard
If you’ve had enough of sitting by the fire and eating as much as humanly possible, here is an alternative: a little festive fitness. Try it in the mountains, or closer to home.
Bar Humbug
Rachel Rose Reid has kindly shared this recipe - a delicious alternative to mulled wine. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Smoking Bishop
“A Merry Christmas, Bob!” said Scrooge. "I’ll raise your salary, and endeavor to assist your struggling family, and we will discuss your affairs this very afternoon over a bowl of Smoking Bishop"
A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens
Do they know it’s Christmas?How to Write a Christmas Song It’s the 12th December and we haven’t heard Slade yet. Odd. Christmas songs aren’t what they used to be; it might be time to contact Andy Roberts for some coaching ready for next Christmas. |
Flake Out
Make a 3D Paper Snow Flake
Here is how Team Everything make a school-flake.
Are you ready to take it to the next level? Try this little gem of paper engineering – and send us photos of how you got on!
Crochet a Red-Nosed Reindeer
(To the tune of Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer…)
Crochet a red-nosed reindeer
With a very woolly nose.
And when you start to make him,
You will stitch him row by row.
Write Christmas
Christmas Letter Tips
It’s time to put pen to paper (or touch up your typing skills) and inform friends and family what the heck you’ve been up to in the last year. If it’s been a while since you’ve composed anything longer than 140 characters, here are some helpful hints.
Christmas Chemistry
Make Your Own Snow Globe
Find out how to make your own snow globe here. Apparently choosing the right liquid and sealant is quite a science. Seasonal Science = fun times.
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