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Primary – November 3

Think about your favorite character in a book or a television show. In what ways are you like that character? In what ways are you different?

Primary – November 2

If you could fly anywhere, where would you fly?

Primary – November 1

“Think as I think,” said a man, “or you are abominably wicked; you are a toad.” And after I thought of it, I said, “I will, then, be a toad.” -Stephen Crane, who was born on this date in 1871. Explain why it’s important to be a toad.

Primary – October 31

Write a spooky story for Halloween.

Primary – October 30

Today is birthday of the second president of the United States, John Adams, who was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, on this date in 1735. He wrote, “Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.” Invent an exercise for your brain and describe how it works.

Primary – October 29

Valerie Worth was born on this date in 1933. Write a poem about your favorite animal.

Primary – October 28

“Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.” -Desiderius Erasmus, who was born on this date in 1466. Describe the light you would like to bring into the world.

Primary – October 27

“Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” -Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, who was born on this date in 1858. Use examples from your own life to explore whether Pres. Roosevelt was right.

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