Primary – May 23

Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon, was born on this date in 1910. What is your favorite story, and why is it so important to you?

Primary – May 22

What question would you most like to ask the President of the United States? How do you think the President would answer?

Primary – May 21

Yesterday was WH Auden’s birthday. He once said, “You owe it to all of us all get on with what you’re good at.” Explain how to do something you’re good at.

Primary – May 20

William Thornton, architect of the US Capitol, was born on this date in 1759. Tell a story about a time your mood changed because of the building you were in.

Primary – May 19

If you could create anything during your summer break, what would you create and what would you do with it?

Primary – May 18

“In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” -Bertrand Russell, born on this date in 1872. Think about something in your life you take for granted, and then write what it would be like if that something disappeared.

Primary – May 17

On this date in 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States decided that schools had to treat all students the same no matter what color their skin is. Explain why you think it took so long for Americans to figure out that all students are equal?

Primary – May 16

How do you think divorce affects kids after they’ve grown up?