20 captivating journal questions for kids to unleash their creativity. Exciting prompts to inspire imaginative writing adventures.
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These Journal questions for kids are sure to create a fun journal that kids will be proud of. These fun journal prompts are great for elementary school kids to practice their skills and turn the entries into their own gratitude journal.
One of the things I miss the most about teaching pre-k and Kindergarten kids is reading their daily journal entries. It was easily my favorite thing and favorite part of the day because children have the best imagination!
Writing practice is so important for all ages but especially for those in early elementary grades. Since I have two boys in this age group, I created this free printable Kids Writing Journal with 20 prompts for them to do at home. Of course, I had to share it with you too!
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How to use your Kids Writing Journal
There are so many ways you can use your free printable kids' journal but let me share a few of my favorites. First, the easiest way is to print the entire packet (25 pages), bind it or staple it together, and have your child do one page per day. If you don't have a way to bind it, you can just keep it in any 3-ring binder or folder.
I know not everyone will want to print all pages at once and that's okay. Print the pages as you go! This is another easy way to use the kid's writing journal give your child a new page each day and put the packet together at the end.
Each page has a simple writing prompt (like my best friend is...), a space to draw, and lines to finish the prompt. Use the last 4 pages of the file if you need to add writing space to each prompt. Just make sure to print plenty of those last pages to have on hand for this. It comes in handy with kids in 3rd-5th grade because they usually need to explain more in their writing.
20 Writing Prompts for Kids Printable
What about if you don't want to or can't print the kid's writing journal? Don't worry, I added all 20 writing prompts onto one easy printable sheet! This way you can use your own paper, composition notebook, digital journal, or anything else you already have on hand.
My printables are great for use in a traditional classroom setting, homeschooling, tutoring, or even if you're looking for work to supplement your kids at home. I use this a lot when my sons are on spring break, summer vacation, and winter break to keep up their writing skills and work on penmanship. It really helps!
Journal Topics For Kids
Journaling topics for kids are not only a valuable tool for self-expression and improving writing skills, but they also provide a fun and engaging way to explore their thoughts and ideas.
By offering prompts that ignite their imagination, children can embark on exciting writing adventures. These journal topics encourage kids to delve into their favorite hobbies, reflect on happy memories, envision magical worlds, and contemplate their dreams and goals.
With thought-provoking questions and creative story starters, journaling becomes a wonderful way for kids of all ages to develop their emotional intelligence, enhance their creativity, and deepen their connection with the world around them. So many great benefits of journaling!
Whether it's expressing gratitude, inventing new things, or exploring the natural world, journal topics for kids offer endless possibilities for them to express themselves in a private space where their thoughts can flow freely.
Creative Writing Prompts of Favorites
We have included a number of fun and creative writing prompts that are a great way to get kids thinking. We have also included a few blank pages in our journal for other writing opportunities.
If your kids are having trouble getting started, I love the first thing is to grab a blank page, and then ask them to write about any of their favorites. Whether it's favorite food (and why) or favorite video games. They should have no problem writing about their favorite things. The most important thing is to just write.
Regardless if they are young kids or older kids, they can write each prompt in simple sentences but complete sentences.
Here are some added favorite journal entries they can start with!
- favorite things
- favorite book
- favorite movies
- favorite food
- favorite season
- favorite place
- favorite holiday
- favorite toys
- favorite song
- favorite memory
- favorite color
- favorite character
- favorite teacher
- favorite hobby
- favorite activity
- favorite sport
- favorite person
- favorite animal
Happy Journaling!
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