You will need a paper plate, a paper clasp, magic markers or crayons, and two hands, one long and one short. For fun, you could draw human hands with arms, one short and one long. The child can move the hands of the clock to change the time to mark each transition. You can also cut out pictures and paste them on paper. Older children could use the journal to express their thoughts in writing or through drawings.
Journals can be as simple as a spiral bound notebook or as fancy as a cloth covered book.
If the school allows, call and arrange for a visit. Meet the principal and visit the children's classrooms. Ask about necessary materials and the school's policy for providers visiting. A copy of the school calendar will allow you to plan for vacation days. In our area, school is released for a half day every six weeks for a teacher's work day.