Current Challenges
Remember, all the fantastic things you do outside of school counts towards the AUC, however, we will release a weekly challenge for you to do as well.
Challenge Number One
Screen-free day - choose a day to have a screen free day. Here are some things that you can do without a screen. You probably have even more ideas.
- build a fort
- play in the garden
- paint a picture
- cook something with an adult
- read a story
- draw your own comic book
- build a Lego masterpiece
- go for a walk
- invent a new character
Challenge Number Two
Make and play a board game.
- you need to collect some bottle tops
- to make your noughts and crosses game draw or paint an X on five bottle tops and an O on another five. You could use different colours.
- to make the board, take a big piece of paper. Draw two long lines going top to bottom and two long lines going side to side.
- Once the paint is dry you're ready to play. Take it in turns to place a bottle cap on the board. The first person to get three of their caps in a row, in any direction, is the winner.
Think about how you can decorate your board in an exciting way and can you think of any other board games you could make using bottle tops?
Challenge Number Three
Write a thank you notes
- Choose four people and write them a note, thanking them for something they have done. You could give it to them in person or leave it somewhere for them to as a surprise! You could add a picture to make it really special.
Challenge Number Four
Make a window decoration
- Window decorations will lift the spirits of anyone who walks passed your house.
- First, find a big piece of paper. Then get creative! Use paint, crayons or makers to make your window decoration as bright and colourful as you can.
- Tape your finished artwork inside the window, facing out so that everyone can see it.
Why not make:
A rainbow
A shining sun
A page of colourful dots and shapes
Challenge Number Five
Book swap
- Book swaps are about sharing your favourite books with your friends. And they share theirs with you too?
- Share some books with your friends, read them, and let them know what you think about their book. Remember, be kind.
Challenge Number 5
Litter pick.
- The best way to show you love the planet is to look after it. Help keep the Earth clean and safe for everyone.
- Go for a walk with a grown up, could be a park or anywhere in the local area, put on a pair of gloves and if you see a piece of litter pick it up. You could use a litter picker if you have one. Collect as many pieces as you can and put them in the bin.
- REMEMBER: DON'T PICK UP ANYTHING YOU DON'T RECOGNISE!
Challenge Number 6
Write a letter.
Grab some paper and pencils and write a letter to your grandparents, your parents or one of your friends. A small message can brighten someone's day. You could decorate the envelope with marker pens too.
Here are some ideas to get started:
- Begin with 'Dear friend'
- Let them know you are thinking of them.
- Draw a picture and write about something that makes you happy.
- Sign it with your first name.
