Primary – April 13

“Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.” -Thomas Jefferson, born on this date in 1743. Write about why you think this advice is good or bad.

Primary – April 12

Beverly Cleary was born on this date in 1916. Write a story about someone you love very much who sometimes drives you crazy.

Primary – April 11

Describe the last time you did something for the first time.

Primary – April 10

Anne Lamott, who was born on this date in 1954, tells the story of someone having to complete a huge project about birdwatching. The advice he received was to complete the project “bird by bird.” Describe how you go about completing a big project.

Primary – April 9

Write about a time when you acted out something you read in a book or saw on TV or in a movie.

Primary – April 8

Buddhists celebrate this date as the birth of the sage Siddhārtha Gautama in 563 BC. The Buddha taught, “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.” Explain why you think he might be talking about something more than just candles.

Primary – April 7

Which is worse: never starting or never finishing?

Primary – April 6

On this date in 1909, American explorers Robert Peary and Matthew Henson became the first explorers to reach the North Pole. However, they learned that another person claimed to have done the same thing a year earlier. Describe how you feel when someone else takes credit for something you’ve done.