One of the best tools, I believe, for the young writer is a journal. Why? Journals are freedom and it is a place that students, who are accustomed to being assigned essays, book reports, or other types of writing exercises, can express themselves in an unlimited manner. Keeping a journal, any type of journal, is also great for documenting what is happening today, physically or just in the mind, for enjoyable reading tomorrow.
I've kept several journals myself over the years. Two of my most treasured journals are the ones I've kept for my kids. In them, I've recorded first words and first hurts; victories and defeats. My kids LOVE to read them.
In years to come, they will love to look back over their own journals. Little Darlings Press has journals available on currclick.com. They are easy to make and SO economical. Pick one up today. If our theme journals don't suit your current needs, take your little darling shopping for a notebook. Then, get them busy writing! If your young writer has a hard time with topics, make a list to let them choose from. If you have a hard time coming up with topics, here are a few ideas: animals, family time, trips, memories, the world outside my house, my pets, my feelings, questions I have, what I want to be when I grow up... GET CREATIVE!
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