Primary – August 22

When you feel sad, what do you do to cheer yourself up?

Primary – August 21

Winnie-the-Pooh’s Christopher Robin was born on this date in 1920. Christopher once told his bear friend, “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” What would you tell your best friend to always remember?

Primary – August 20

The 23rd US President, Benjamin Harrison, was born on this date in 1833. He defeated President Grover Cleveland to win the office in 1888, and then Grover Cleveland defeated Benjamin Harrison in 1892. Who do you sometimes think you’re sandwiched between people, and how does that make you feel?

Primary – August 19

The person who came up with the idea for the TV show Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, was born on this date in 1921. Explain why you think some people prefer stories about made-up worlds instead of our own world.

Primary – August 18

Meriwether Lewis was born on this date in 1774. Describe a time when you discovered a place for the first time.

Primary – August 17

“I have always supported measures and principles and not men.” -Davy Crockett, born this date in 1786. Explain why you think it is more important to be loyal to people or to ideas.

Primary – August 16

The person who invented color photography, French physicist Gabriel Lippmann, was born on this date in 1845. Explain whether the way you respond to color photos is different than the way you respond to black-and-white photos.

Primary – August 15

“He who fears being conquered is certain of defeat.” -Napoleon Bonaparte, born on this date in 1769. Describe something you think you can’t do, and then how you would go about doing it.