Secondary – January 2

On this date in 1860, the discovery of planet Vulcan was announced at a meeting of the French Academy of Sciences. Think about the last time you had to admit you were wrong and write how you’d do the same thing today.

Primary – January 2

The Japanese traditionally celebrate January 2nd with kakizome, or “first writing.” Write 10 good things you expect will happen this year.

Secondary – December 23

In 1620, construction of the first permanent European settlement in what would later become the USA began after the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Harbor in present-day Massachusetts. If you were building a new community, how would you start? Prompt Inspiration returns next year on 2nd January.

Primary – December 23

The poem we know as “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement C. Moore was published for the first time in the Troy, N.Y., Sentinel on this date in 1823. Explain your favorite thing about the winter holidays. Prompt Inspiration returns next year on 2nd January.

Secondary – December 22

What makes your generation unique from the two generations before yours? Prompt Inspiration will return on Monday, 4 January 2021.

Primary – December 22

Explain why your favorite games are those that you play with others or by yourself. Prompt Inspiration will return on Monday, 4 January 2021.

Secondary – December 21

On this date in 1991, the Soviet Union formally ceased to exist. It was dissolved into Russia and fourteen other countries. Winston Churchill famously described the USSR as “a puzzle inside a riddle wrapped in an enigma.” What do you see in the world or your life that is such a challenging curiosity, and what would you like to know about it?

Primary – December 21

In 1620, the Pilgrims arrived at present-day Plymouth, Mass., following a 63-day voyage from England aboard the Mayflower. Their leader, William Bradford, reported that the settlers soon valued corn more than silver or money. Why do you think corn was so important?