Primary – September 4

Historical novelist Mary Renault was born on this date in 1905. Explain why you think people should learn about history from story books or from history books.

Primary – September 3

Prudence Crandall was born on this date in 1803. She is considered the first teacher to teach a classroom that integrated Black and White students. Describe what you’d like to be remembered for being the first person to do.

Primary – September 2

If you could learn the answer to any question in the world, what would you ask?

Primary – September 1

“The place to improve the world is first in one’s own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there.” -Robert Pirsig, born on this date in 1928. Tell a story what’s in your heart and head and hands today.

Primary – August 31

Maria Montessori, who developed an education method that emphasized sensory exploration and manipulation, was born on this date in 1870. Of your five senses, which one is your favorite and why?

Primary – August 30

If you could be someone else you know for just one day, who would you choose to be and what would you do?

Primary – August 29

Karen Hesse, winner of the Newbery and Scott O’Dell Awards, was born in 1952. Her first book is about whether wishes come true. Explain what you think happens when your wishes come true.

Primary – August 28

Rita Dove was born  on this date in 1952. As a student, she was at the top of her class and picked to be one of 100 high school students to meet the President. Her family figured she’d become a doctor or lawyer. When she told them that she wanted to be a poet, her father said, “Well, I’ve never understood poetry, so don’t be upset if I don’t read it.” What would you do if your...