Primary – March 22

Poet Billy Collins was born on this date in 1941. Write a poem about your favorite school subject.

Primary – March 21

Modest Mussorgsky, who composed the 10-movement suite Pictures at an Exhibition, was born on this date in 1839. What makes your favorite painting or photograph mean so much to you?

Primary – March 20

The Roman poet known as Ovid was born on this date in 43 BC. He believed, “A new idea is delicate. It can be killed by a sneer or a yawn; it can be stabbed to death by a quip and worried to death by a frown on the right man’s brow.” Think about a time someone you respect didn’t like a new idea of yours, and write about what happened and how it made you feel.

Primary – March 19

Famous Scottish explorer of Africa David Livingstone was born on this date in 1813. He once said, “I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward.” What does this comment mean to you?

Primary – March 18

“It is better to be defeated standing for a high principle than to run by committing subterfuge.” -Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, who was born on this date in 1837. Explain whether you agree or disagree that it’s more important to win by declaring your beliefs than by hiding them.

Primary – St. Patrick’s Day

Describe the nicest thing someone has ever done for you.

Primary – March 16

James Madison, fourth president of the United States, was born on this date in 1751. He worried that “the great danger is that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.” Explain why you agree or disagree with President Madison.

Primary – March 15

On this date in 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the “New World.” If you were in charge of the party for him, what would happen during the celebration?