They enjoy reading these first- hand accounts that capture the rhythm and mood of each day. My niece recently received her first diary, complete with a little key to keep her innermost thoughts and feelings safely locked away.
Many children love to keep diaries or journals.
They can express their thoughts or feelings freely without worrying about correct spelling or awkward sentences. Journal writing can also be therapeutic, allowing a child to find comfort in expressing what might not be expressed any other way. All of this writing can also benefit the child at school. Writing on a daily or even regular basis can make completing writing assignments much easier. Writing is like priming a pump.