A little better, every day

Four for Today

Week 1
01

Draw today

Day 5 · Group light and shadow

Darken the cup interior and cast shadow; leave the lit side close to paper white.

12 min

Finished pencil drawing of a ceramic mug
Finished reference
Today's ceramic mug drawing activity
Today's activity

12-week drawing course

02

Personal health

NHS breathing exercise · Easier: let the breath flow naturally.

Settle both feet. Breathe in gently through your nose and out through your mouth.

Let the breath stay comfortable. Stop if you feel dizzy or unwell.

5 min

Friendly illustrated guide for a calm breathing pause

NHS-guided · gently adapted

03

Irish today

Good morning.

MAH-jin wah.

Approximate sound guide · dialects vary

The adjective follows the noun in Irish.

Listen, say it three times, then use it once.

4 min

Illustration for the Irish phrase Le do thoil

Greetings

04

Puzzle today

A one-minute brain teaser.

Spot the pattern, then choose your answer.

1 min

235917?

Choose one answer.

Changes every Monday