Primary – April 2

Hans Christian Andersen was born on this date in 1805. His birthday is commemorated as International Children’s Book Day. Explain why your favorite story is so important to you.

Primary – April 1

Explain why you prefer one of the following two choices: Doing something totally new and unknown, or doing something you’ve enjoyed doing before.

Primary – March 31

“The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be.” -Leo Buscaglia, born on this date in 1924. Describe the difference between what you are and what someone else wants you to be.

Primary – March 30

Black Beauty author Anna Sewell was born on this date in 1820. Write a short story from the point of view of your favorite animal.

Primary – March 29

On this date in 1974, farmers digging a well near Xi’an, China, discovered the soldier-and-horse funerary statues better known as the Terracotta Army. Write a story imagining what you find digging a hole near your school.

Primary – March 28

Think of a sport you’ve never tried and explain why you think you’d be good at playing it.

Primary – March 27

The person who wrote the song Happy Birthday to You, Patty Smith Hill,  was born on this date in 1868. What do you most look forward to for your next birthday?

Primary – March 26

“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” -Robert Frost, born on this date in 1874. What do you think about his opinion of education?