They should record events that are important to them, their feelings, current events and details of their daily life-anything someone may want to know about them someday. They can also record what they want to remember. When I look back at my old journals, I'm amazed at who I was then and how I felt about the world. I remembered junior high as wonderful and fun, but it was actually a challenging two years for me. Without the journals, the growth I experienced during that time would have been lost.
Little children can dictate an entry and then draw a picture of their report.
My children love to go back and read their preschool journals. One of my children describes her new baby sister as her favorite toy. All three described their imaginary friends in great detail. For children who experience regular bouts of writer's block, try creating journal jars. Many of the girls in our church make them.