25 JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR KIDS

1. What bothered you today? Why?

2. Name three people that help you feel safe.

3. Draw a picture of a happy memory.

4. Write about three things that worried you today and explain why.

5. Think about your favorite object. Use one word to describe how the item looks, sounds, smells and feels.

6. What is something you thought a lot about today?

7. Write about a person or place you miss.

8. What helps you feel happy when you are sad or worried?

9. What makes you special?

10. What is one thing that has changed recently?  How do you feel about it?

11. Think about your favorite memory. Describe how this memory causes you to feel.

12. Write about three wishes you have.

13. Name one thing you are looking forward to this week, and explain why it makes you feel excited.

14. What helps you feel brave when you are scared?

15. What can you do to feel strong and powerful this week?

16. What is something that helps you feel calm and safe?

17. What was the best part of today? What was the worst part of today?

18. How did you manage your worries today?

19. What is something you are grateful for today?

20. What was the hardest part of your day?

21. If you were a superhero that battled against a worry monster, what would your superhero power be?  Draw yourself as a superhero.

22. Describe your perfect day – who would you spend it with and what would you do?

23. Name three things that went right today.

24. If you could change one thing right now, what would you change?

25. Is there anything you are feeling worried about this week?