Primary – May 15

The person who wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum, was born on this date in 1856. Describe your favorite character from that story and why you like that character best.

Primary – May 14

On this date in 1904, the Olympics were held for this first time in the United States. Describe in what sport you’d like to compete and why it’s so interesting to you.

Primary – May 13

If you could ask your best friend any question at all and be guaranteed an honest answer, what would you ask?

Primary – May 12

Nonsense poet Edward Lear was born on this date in 1812. In his poem “How pleasant to know Mr. Lear,” he describes himself this way: His mind is concrete and fastidious, His nose is remarkably big; His visage is more or less hideous, His beard it resembles a wig. Write a four-line rhyming poem describing yourself.

Primary – May 11

On this date in 1928, the first scheduled TV programs were broadcast by WGY in Schenectady, New York. If there were only one television station, what kind of programs should it broadcast each day?

Primary – May 10

On this date in 1908, Mother’s Day was observed for the first time. What would you like to tell your mother on Mother’s Day?

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?