Primary – May 9

Peter Pan author JM Barrie was born on this date in 1860. He once wrote, “I’m not young enough to know everything.” Explain why you think JM Barrie was correct or confused.

Primary – May 8

“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” -Harry Truman, 33rd president of the United States, born on this date in 1884. Why do you think a US President would say that?

Primary – May 7

If given the opportunity to receive a single lesson from the leading expert in any field, living or dead, what would you choose to learn from whom?

Primary – May 6

If you could tell your school principal one thing without her or him knowing who said it, what would you say?

Primary – May 5

Yesterday was Space Day. Describe how you think your home would be different if you lived on Mars.

Primary – May 4

“A house without books is like a room without windows.” -Horace Mann, born on this date in 1796. Explain what you think he meant when he said that.

Primary – May 3

Tomorrow is National Teacher’s Day. Write 10 words that describe your perfect teacher.

Primary – May 2

Catherine the Great, empress of Russia, was born on this date in 1729. She said, “I praise loudly, I blame softly.” Explain what you think about her strategy.