Primary – September 7

Explain why you agree or disagree with the idea that it’s OK for boys to cry at the movies.

Primary – September 6

After three years, Ferdinand Magellan’s five-ship expedition to sail around the world for the first time concluded when the ship Vittoria returned to Spain. Describe what you think it would be like to come home after being gone and out of communication for three years.

Primary – September 5

Write about what you would do if you found out that your best friend stole something from a store.

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?