Monthly Archives: May 2011
50+ Journal Writing Topics about Memorial Day
Journal Writing Topics— Memorial Day is an important time for Americans to remember our veterans and those who have served our country. It is also an opportunity to honor those loved ones who have gone before us. Journaling is a powerful activity that helps students to understand big topics. While research papers and essays can… more
Tips on Journaling
Tips on Journaling— Ideas to Help Motivate Kids To maintain a good journal, children need to practice their writing on a regular basis. The following tips on journaling can help children to create a fabulous journal (or diary) according to their needs, and encourage consistent journal keeping, too! The key is to engage their mind… more
Writing Prompts: 53 Summer Fun Journal Ideas
Writing Prompts— As summer approaches, you may find yourself with distracted and excited students who are ready for vacation. Instead of bringing them from daydreams to lessons, take your lessons to their daydreams with these exciting writing ideas. Writing Prompts: 53 Summer Fun Writing Prompts! As if your students weren’t already prepared for summer, get… more
Benefits of Journals
Benefits of journals, oh let me count the ways! From the desk of Jill Schoenberg, Author and Creator of the Journal Buddies books for kids. Benefits of Journals As I See It Let’s see… There are health benefits, psychological benefits, creative ones and spiritual ones, physical and metaphysical ones. There are benefits to kids, to… more
How to Journal
How to Journal— Discover helpful journaling techniques that benefit pre-teens, teens and kids of all ages in a variety of ways. Getting kids to journal can be the beginning of a wonderful lifetime habit. One of the main benefits of journaling is that it gives preteens a healthy outlet to express what’s in their hearts… more
53 Writing Prompt Ideas about Peace Day
Writing Prompt Ideas— Peace Day is a unique idea that encourages understanding, compassion and tolerance. In this set of writing ideas and journal prompts, students are asked to think about the importance of peace and the potential for it in the world. Isn’t it exciting to think that all it takes in one great writing… more
Journaling | Tips, Prompts, and Insights
Journaling Tips from the desk Jill Schoenberg— I am always seeking new and interesting information about journal keeping, and today I found a great journaling tips article from psychcentral.com. I want to share my favorite part of this journaling article with you: “Journaling is a profound — and simple — way to get to know… more
Prayer Journaling | Four Great Tips
Prayer journaling— Prayer has been on my mind lately, mostly because I’ve been reading and studying much about it. (You should know that I am an eternal learner and am always exploring something or another in greater depths.) Today I would like to share with you some of the highlights of what I’ve learned about… more
Journal Prompts: Mother’s Day Ideas (53 Writing Starters)
Writing Prompts— As Mother’s Day approaches, students will undoubtedly be thinking about ways to honor their mothers and show their appreciation for everything that mothers do. Push your students’ thoughts further with these new journal prompts about Mother’s Day. They’ll consider the lessons they’ve learned from their mothers, as well as the best memories they… more
Journal Writing Prompts
Journal writing prompts— A collection of resources to motivate and help people enjoy, savor and delight in their journal keeping adventures. A small sample of our favorite journal prompts for people of every age: 1. If I wake up tomorrow and everything has changed for the better, what will have changed? 2. Write a poem… more
