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.
The ideas flow much faster when they have been drawn upon consistently. Diaries or journals can also take many forms. Personal diaries are great for expressing feelings and observations on a daily basis. Later in life, a child can look back and remember who he or she used to be. A journey or travel experience can also be the basis for journal writing.