Primary – May 5

Yesterday was Space Day. Describe how you think your home would be different if you lived on Mars.

Primary – May 4

“A house without books is like a room without windows.” -Horace Mann, born on this date in 1796. Explain what you think he meant when he said that.

Primary – May 3

Tomorrow is National Teacher’s Day. Write 10 words that describe your perfect teacher.

Primary – May 2

Catherine the Great, empress of Russia, was born on this date in 1729. She said, “I praise loudly, I blame softly.” Explain what you think about her strategy.

Primary – May 1

Construction of the world’s first skyscraper began on this date in 1884. The Home Insurance Company building in Chicago would be 10 stories tall — about 100 feet. Today’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, is more than 160 stories tall — about 2,723 feet. Explain why you think it’s a good or a bad idea for people to keep building taller skyscrapers.

Primary – April 30

On this date in 1789, George Washington took the oath of office to become the first president of the United States. In a letter to his niece, he wrote, “It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” What does this idea mean to you?

Primary – April 29

Describe your favorite sound.

Primary – April 28

On this date in 1930, the first night game in organized baseball history was played in Independence, Kansas. Describe how your life would be different if you couldn’t do things after dark.