1. Write a tribute to your father or grandfather or other father figure in your life.
2. What are your favorite memories of June?
   1. The end of the school year?
   2. Going to camp, the beach or other special summer place?
   3. Write an ode to June (month or name).
3. The summer solstice occurs in June.
   1. What does this event mean to you?
   2. Have you ever participated in solstice celebrations? What were they? Describe them.

1. Both the National Day of Hope and of Reconcilation occur this month. What wonderful subjects for writing.
2. May 5 is World Laughter Day and the US honors the day on May 6.
   • You could write a limerick to make us laugh (Limerick day is May 12).
   • Alternately, tell an amusing story in prose or poetry.
3. Are you a nature lover?
   • United Nations World Migratory Birds Day is this month. What is your favorite migratory bird, or maybe just favorite bird, even your pet? What appeals to you most about the bird(s)?
   • Love a Tree Day occurs this month. Do you have a particular tree or type of tree that stirs your heart?  Tell us about it.
4. In honor of Memorial Day:
   • Write a memory of someone who should be honored this day.
   • Have you paid a visit to the wall in DC to honor the Viet Nam casualties? What was your experience there?

 

1. Both the National Day of Hope and of Reconcilation occur this month. What wonderful subjects for writing.
2. May 5 is World Laughter Day and the US honors the day on May 6.
   • You could write a limerick to make us laugh (Limerick day is May 12).
   • Alternately, tell an amusing story in prose or poetry.
3. Are you a nature lover?
   • United Nations World Migratory Birds Day is this month. What is your favorite migratory bird, or maybe just favorite bird, even your pet? What appeals to you most about the bird(s)?
   • Love a Tree Day occurs this month. Do you have a particular tree or type of tree that stirs your heart?  Tell us about it.
4. In honor of Memorial Day:
   • Write a memory of someone who should be honored this day.
   • Have you paid a visit to the wall in DC to honor the Viet Nam casualties? What was your experience there?

 

1. April is both National Poetry Month and Stress Awareness Month. Do you think poetry can help relieve stress? Why and how? Perhaps write a poem to illustrate your point.
2. April 9 is Name Yourself Day. Are you happy with your name?
   • Explain why or why not
   • In either case (see above), write a poem to honor your name of choice, and/or denounce that same name.
3. April 17 is International Haiku Poetry Day. Now’s the time to try your hand at this style of syllable poem. The typical haiku has three lines: 5 beats, 7 beatS, 5 beats. Poets to see for examples: Basho, Issa, Buson and more.
4. .April 28 is Great Poetry Reading Day. Tell us about your favorite poems. What makes them so special to you?