[AD] Journaling is effective at helping children with their writing. They are able to strengthen their fine motor skills and develop neater handwriting. Not only that, but it can help to improve its overall quality as they will become more confident at expressing themselves through the words that they write and perfect their SPAG.

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Benefits of journaling for children
Mental Health
It can also surprisingly help where mental health is concerned as by documenting their thoughts and feelings, children can begin to understand them a little better and work through them.
Creative Expression
Similarly, it can be used as an outlet for their creativity. They can record all the creative ideas that they have throughout the day and plan them out in more detail.
Focus and Goals
Journals have space to record goals, encouraging children to think about them. It is believed that when we write down the things that we’re working towards, we’re more likely to achieve them.
Something to Look Back On
Time flies and before they know it, their time at school will be over. A journal gives children a place where they can store their thoughts and fond childhood memories. They will later be able to look back on them and remember what they spent their early years doing.
Reflection
Another benefit of journaling is that it encourages children to reflect. They are able to think back on how they spent their time and look at the bigger picture. While it might not be so important now, it’s a valuable life skill that they will need to grow and achieve their aspirations. The same is true for their social life. They can reflect on whether they acted appropriately and almost consult with themselves.
To conclude, we highly recommend journaling for children. It’s great for their psyche and staying in touch with their inner self.
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Love this. I’m a big journal writer and encouraging my grand daughter to start too.
Yessssss!!!!!! It’s good to start journaling at a very young age. My mother encouraged me to do journaling when I was only 10 years old. I’m grateful for that.
Great post, Claire! I especially like the point you made about them being able to be in the moment and focus. So important nowadays with tons of distractions pulling this way and that.
This is something parents should consider. Teaching kids earlier to start journaling could help them embrace it as they grow into adults.
Not exactly the same, but I used to love writing in my diary and reflecting on my day when I was younger! Journalling has so many benefits 🙂 x
Journalling for children definitely allows them to be creative and even express their feelings if they don't want to speak out x
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