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The Best Journals For Kids

The best journals for kids are . . . the journals they write in! And like us, every child will have his or her own preferences. (Updated: 9/2019) The Best Journals For Kids Just remember . . . — encourage writing stamina and fluency, not spelling — journals aren’t meant to be revised or edited […]

Why You Should Encourage Kids to Start a Writing Journal (and How to Start)

Why should you encourage your kids to start writing a journal? The benefits of journal writing include improved writing fluency, improved communication skills, and increased confidence. Plus, it gives your child a lifelong skill that will help with their emotional intelligence. Why You Should Encourage Kids to Start Writing a Journal Once kids can pick up […]

10 Character Based Journals for Kids

If your child loves these stories — stories like Frozen, Magic Tree House, or Diary of a Wimpy Kid, let her use the love of the characters as motivation for journal writing. See if one of these 10 character-based journals for kids would interest YOUR child and get him writing during summer vacation. Note: descriptions are from the publishers. 10 Character […]

Christmas Writing Prompts for Kids

Use the motivation of Christmas to inspire children to write. You’ll find creative Christmas writing prompts for kids that they’ll love. Fun Christmas Writing Prompts for Kids 1. Letter to Santa Write a letter to Santa. Either write a list of what you want OR use your best persuasive skills to convince Santa that you […]

Keep a Learning Journal

by mom and blogger, Catherine, of Adventures With Kids. Many professionals, from engineers to artists, scientists to writers, keep a written reflection of their work. These learning journals provide a record of what these professionals were interested in, what they were learning from their work and more. Learning Journal Children too can benefit from keeping a […]

Eight Reading and Writing Ideas to Try With Kids

by Christin Ditchfield Reading and Writing Ideas Reading Ideas: Read aloud together as a family — even with older elementary / junior high kids! If it’s a great story, they’ll be drawn in. Listen to audio books together in the car, on road trips and family vacations. Talk about the story, what the kids liked and didn’t […]