Primary – November 25

“You cannot push anyone up the ladder unless he is willing to climb.” -Andrew Carnegie, who was born on this date in 1835. Explain what you think he meant when he said that.

Primary – November 24

“Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion.” -Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States, who was born on this date in 1804. Explain why you agree or disagree with Pres. Pierce.

Primary – November 23

For what in your life are you most grateful, and why?

Primary – November 22

Born on this date in 1898, Wiley Hardeman Post was the first pilot to fly around the world by himself. He did that in 1933. If you could be the first person to do something – something new, or something that’s already been done – what would you choose, and why?

Primary – November 21

On this date in 1783, Jean de Rozier and the Marquis d’Arlandes made the first free-flight ascent in a balloon in Paris, France. What do you think the first people in history who were truly flying thought and felt about their experience?

Primary – November 20

What makes you laugh the hardest?

Primary – November 19

Which of your five senses is your favorite, and how could your other four senses make up for that if you lost your favorite one?

Primary – November 18

Finish this sentence and explain your answer: If I could be a superhero, the power that would be most important to me would be…