Comments on: Journals for Kids that Develop Emotional Intelligence

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 20 May 2017 01:06:35 +0000

I have a child that just turned 5 and another that will soon be 4 and I may begin to homeschool them, but either way, I think journaling will be a great addition to our day. We started using a couple of spiral notebooks, but now I am looking for a blank journal that has thick pages that won't bleed when my child uses markers (or at least minimal bleeding) but I don't really know where or what to look for. It looks like your son is using marker in his journal, which one do you use? or do you have a suggestion of one with thick pages? Thanks, I love your ideas and posts. I originally found your 2008 'starting a preschool journal' on Pinterest!!!

By: emily

emily — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:01:49 +0000

Hello! Nice journal suggestions. I also especially like your tip of encouraging writing stamina and fluency and not spelling . Sometimes it s easier for children to write when they don t get stopped up by trying to ask or worry how words are spelled. By the way the best paper writing service that I saw: speedypaper.net/

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:30:24 +0000

In reply to Bonnie. Thanks, Bonnie. The summer is a good time to start a writing routine since there is less pressure.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:44:35 +0000

I just loved this post. I have been thinking of how to encourage my 6yo son to write more because he dislikes it. I'm thinking we might try out a summer journal as a start and these ideas from your post provided much needed inspiration.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:59:39 +0000

What a great post! Perhaps I'll give my daughter one of those books as a summer gift, but, to be honest, I don't expect her to really get into creative writing until she is at least 8 or 9... So far every time she did the journal for 2-3 days and dropped it entirely...

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:32:34 +0000

In reply to Belinda Brock. Thanks, Belinda. I agree, writing is a nice change from talking sometimes.

By: Belinda Brock

Belinda Brock — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:25:08 +0000

I really enjoyed this post and love journals. We had a family journal in which we used to make entries and respond to each other. When one of us was finished, we placed it on the bed of the next person we wanted to read it. Sometimes it was easier to write things down than talk about it.

By: PragmaticMom

PragmaticMom — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:12:13 +0000

Love, love, LOVE your journal ideas and selections!! It's exactly what we need to get my kids writing a little.

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:10:32 +0000

In reply to Jacquie@KCEdventures. A grandparent journal is a fun idea.

By: Jacquie@KCEdventures

Jacquie@KCEdventures — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:03:25 +0000

I love journals for kids especially during the summertime! We're working on a fun nature journal for this year's vacation. And my daughter is excited to use her travel journal on our excursions. I also love the grandparent journals that can be used to share memories with the family (I gave one to my grandmother years ago and received it back this year as a gift - completed with many wonderful stories and old photos). You're right -- they are a place to keep memories. Great ideas!