Can kids journal too?

Yes absolutely! Kids are often curious about writing and creating, and any encouragement we can give them can really help to foster their love of writing. Journalling can also help them to develop their emotional intelligence and self-awareness too.

Let’s help our kids connect to the power of journalling and give them a lifelong love of writing.

Journalling can have many benefits for kids. The helpful practice of written skills and creativity is a given, but it can also build so much more. Journalling can help to give kids an insight into and develop their emotional intelligence by writing about and understanding their emotions or reflecting on what they wish could have gone differently.

Over time, these practices can help to develop a greater sense of self-awareness and even greater compassion for others.

Here are 20 journalling prompts for kids: 

1.     Describe a really fun day. What would you do, where would you go, and who would you spend time with?

2.     Who is someone you’re grateful for? Write about all the reasons you’re grateful for that person.

3.     What’s one thing that always makes you laugh?

4.     What’s something you are curious about?

5.     What is something you find difficult? What is that experience like?

6.     If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

7.     What’s something you’re really proud of?

8.     Write about someone who showed you kindness.

9.     If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?

10.  Write about a time you helped someone.

11.  If your pet could talk, what do you think they would say?

12.  Write about one of your happiest memories.

13.  If you could create a new school subject, what would it be?

14.  Write a story that starts with, “When I opened the door, I couldn’t believe my eyes…”

15.  What’s one thing you would like to learn this year?

16.  What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done? How did you feel afterwards?

17.  What’s the one thing you’re most grateful for?

18.  What’s something you wish could happen?

19.  If you could explore anywhere, where would you go?

20.  Write about the best thing that could happen.