Primary – March 1

Write a short story about what you would do if you had an entire day just to do anything you wanted to.

Primary – February 28

“I do myself a greater injury in lying than I do him of whom I tell a lie.” -Michel de Montaigne, born this date in 1533 and considered the creator of the personal essay. What do you think he meant when he wrote this?

Primary – February 27

One of America’s earliest and most famous poets, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, was born on this date in 1807. He once wrote, “A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years mere study of books.” What does this mean to you?

Primary – February 26

What was your favorite toy when you were younger, and why don’t you play with it any longer?

Primary – February 25

What period in the history of the world would you most like to visit, and why?

Primary – February 24

Wilhelm Karl Grimm was born in Hanau, Germany on this date in 1786. He and his brother Jacob compiled the first book of folklore: Grimms’ Fairy Tales. Write a short fairy tale that might help young people learn something about life.

Primary – February 23

Wizard of Oz director Victor Fleming was born on this date in 1889. Write a story about why you think there’s no place like home.

Primary – February 22

“It is better be alone than in bad company.” -George Washington, who was born on this date in 1732. Explain whether you agree or disagree with America’s first president.