Creating a Summer Journal
Growing up as an only child, I spent a lot of time with my cousins during the summer. While my mom worked, my aunt would watch me and she always had fun things for us to do. Granted, I don’t think every kid would thinking writing is fun, but I did! I remember starting each morning with an exercise in our summer journal. We were
encouraged to dream big, use our imaginations, and ask questions about ourselves. It was an activity that I look back on now and am grateful we did. Journaling is beneficial to all of us, but especially to children because it helps them to process big emotions AND improve their writing skills.
How to Start a Summer Journal With Your Young Child
Starting out, don’t overwhelm your child. Journaling should be an enjoyable activity, not a dreaded exercise. I’ve created a printable list of 30 Summer Journal Prompts available in my
resource library, that are fun and aim to spark the imagination.
If your child is young, maybe only write twice a week in the mornings with breakfast. Discuss the questions before writing and really get them engaged. For example, one of the journal prompts is “Create a new summer treat and describe it.” Talk about how chocolate is their favorite flavor. Remind them that they loved that rainbow birthday cake they had at the party last weekend. Maybe they want to make something with Pop Rocks because they love how they pop when they bite them. Then set them loose!
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Dotted Mid-Line Journals with Story Space
Fickle Hobbyist features a line of story journals specifically made for early learners. Featuring dotted mid-line and story space, these dinosaur and unicorn themed journals are perfect for your child who is still working on handwriting.
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The top line is used for the entry title and the blank space is for your child to draw. Drawing is not only fun, but also helps your child to connect their thoughts in a cohesive way. It also helps to foster a sense of artistic independence. A dotted mid-line is perfect for those who still need a guideline for forming letters. Practicing handwriting improves fine motor skills.
Create Memories and Encourage Creativity and Learning
One of the best things about keeping a journal is that is creates a keepsake that you can look back on for years to come. We hope that our journal prompts and
journals not only encourage creativity in your children, but also create memories for the both of you. How will you incorporate journaling in your young child’s life? Tell us in the comments below.
