Primary – January 22

“Truth emerges more readily from error than from confusion.” -Francis Bacon, born on this date in 1561. Explain why you think Bacon preferred to be wrong rather than to be confused.

Primary – January 21

If you could invent a holiday to celebrate anything in the universe, what would your holiday be and how would people celebrate it?

Primary – January 20

Who is the most interesting person you know, and what makes him or her so memorable?

Primary – January 19

Describe someone you think is a great leader.

Primary – January 18

Alan Alexander Milne — better known as the creator of Winnie the Pooh — was born on this date in 1882. The stories he wrote were about a young person who went on grand adventures with his toys. Write a story about going on an adventure with your favorite toy.

Primary – January 17

“It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.” -Benjamin Franklin, born on this date in 1706. Tell a story about a time someone you thought had a good reputation lost it.

Primary – January 16

Dian Fossey was born on this date in 1932. If you could help humans relate better to one animal, what animal would you choose and what would you tell other people about it?

Primary – January 15

“Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” -Martin Luther King, Jr., born on the 15th of January in 1929. Explain your opinion about whether you can learn good character from education.