December 5, 2024 • 13 mins
50 Daily Journal Prompts for Kids
Unlock the secrets of unleashing creativity and emotional intelligence in both young minds and adults. Ever wondered how a simple journal prompt could transform a child's imagination or help an adult reconnect with their creative side? Our latest episode promises to guide you through 50 engaging journal prompts specially crafted for kids, spanning categories like fun and adventure, emotions, and even imaginative scenarios like creating new holidays or chatting with animals. These prompts not only enhance writing skills but also nurture emotional intelligence and foster a sense of social responsibility, turning journaling into an exciting journey of self-discovery for children.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone and welcome to another Deep Dive.
Today we're all about unlockinga kid's imagination.
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Oh yeah, getting those creative juices flowing.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
We're going to be looking at 50 daily journal
prompts for kids.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
These aren't your typical.
What did you do at school today?
Speaker 1 (00:15):
No, no, no.
This is way more than that.
We're talking about sparkingreal creativity.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Self-expression too.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
Absolutely, and, you know, of course, having some fun
along the way.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Definitely Fun is important.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
So these prompts come in five categories.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Five.
Speaker 1 (00:31):
Okay, let's hear them .
We've got fun and adventure,emotions, creative scenarios,
exploring the world and then,finally, thinking about the
future.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
I love how these prompts I mean they go way
beyond just basic writing skills.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
Right.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
It's like they're sneaking in all this other good
stuff.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
Yeah, it's really cool.
Speaker 2 (00:47):
Like when kids use these prompts, they get better
at understanding their feelings.
Speaker 1 (00:52):
Oh, that's so important, and processing them
too.
Yeah, and that's like buildingtheir emotional intelligence.
Speaker 2 (00:56):
You got it and that's huge I mean huge E for their
development.
Speaker 1 (01:01):
Absolutely Okay, so let's jump right into it.
First up fun and adventure.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
This one is so cool.
Imagine you could visit anyplace in the world.
Where would you go and whatwould you do once you got there?
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Oh, I love that one.
Speaker 1 (01:15):
It's such a great way to learn about different places
.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
It is.
It's sneaky geography.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
But it also makes them think about like the steps
involved.
Speaker 2 (01:23):
Yeah, the planning.
Speaker 1 (01:24):
Right Like how would you even get there?
What would you need?
Speaker 2 (01:26):
Even budgeting right, Like if they choose to go
somewhere expensive.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Totally, I hadn't even thought about that.
Okay, so there's anotheradventure prompt.
This one says write about anadventure you would love to go
on.
Would it be in a jungle, underthe sea or even in outer space?
Speaker 2 (01:43):
See now.
This is where imagination takesover.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Totally.
It's not limited to the realworld anymore.
Speaker 2 (01:48):
No way Like are they drawing crazy jungle creatures?
Speaker 1 (01:51):
Or building underwater cities.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Designing spaceships.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
All of it.
And speaking of exploringourselves, let's move on to the
emotions category.
Speaker 2 (02:00):
Okay, yeah, emotions.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
Here's one that I think is so important.
It says what's your favoriteway to cheer yourself up when
you're feeling a bit down.
Speaker 2 (02:08):
Now, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Isn't it Because?
Speaker 2 (02:11):
it's not just about knowing how you feel.
Speaker 1 (02:12):
Right.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
It's figuring out what helps.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Exactly it's like.
What are your healthy copingmechanisms?
Speaker 2 (02:18):
And that's what I love about these prompts they're
laying the groundwork for kidsto learn self-care.
Speaker 1 (02:23):
And we all know how important that is throughout
life.
Speaker 2 (02:26):
Oh, absolutely.
I wish I had learned more aboutself-care as a kid.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
Me too.
Okay, are you ready for someserious fun?
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Bring it on.
What do you got?
Speaker 1 (02:35):
The creative scenarios prompts are next.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
All right, let's get creative.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
And these are really something special.
If you could invent a newholiday, what would?
Speaker 2 (02:47):
it be called and how would people celebrate it?
Oh, I would have loved that oneas a kid Inventing my own
holiday.
Sign me up.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
Right.
Who wouldn't want to do that?
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Imagine all the crazy traditions they'd come up with.
Speaker 1 (02:57):
The food, the decorations.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Oh yeah, they would go all out.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
They'd be like little event planners, culture
creators.
Speaker 2 (03:04):
It's pretty cool when you think about it.
So what other mind-blowingscenarios are in there?
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Okay, get ready for this one.
Write about what the worldwould be like if animals could
talk.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Oh my gosh, I can only imagine the chaos.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
Right, Like what would our pets say if they could
actually talk to us?
Speaker 2 (03:22):
And what secrets would the animals in the wild
tell us?
Speaker 1 (03:25):
Seriously so.
This one is just pureimagination.
Speaker 2 (03:29):
Pure fun too, Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
And some of these prompts even encourage drawing
or describing the scenario, notjust writing.
I love that one you know itbrings it to life even more.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
Totally, and it's great for kids who maybe aren't
as into writing.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
Yeah, they can express themselves in different
ways.
Okay, let's switch gears alittle bit and look at the
exploring the world around youprompts.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
Okay, so these are all about being present.
Speaker 1 (03:51):
Yeah, mindfulness.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
Appreciating the little things.
Speaker 2 (03:54):
I like that, appreciating the little things.
We could all use a bit more ofthat.
Speaker 1 (03:57):
Absolutely Okay, so this one really stuck with me.
Think about a favorite meal youhad recently.
What did it taste like and whomade it for you?
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Ah, food memories, those are powerful.
Speaker 1 (04:09):
Aren't they?
It's amazing how certain tastescan just bring back whole
scenes.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
Yeah, and it's not just about the food itself.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
It's about the people involved, the place, the
feelings you had.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
Exactly, it's making those connections.
Okay, so are we ready to jumpinto the future?
Speaker 1 (04:25):
Let's do it.
The thinking about the futurecategory is up next.
Speaker 2 (04:29):
All right Future thinking time.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
I really love this prompt.
Imagine what your life will belike when you're older.
What do you hope to do andwhere do you want to live?
Speaker 2 (04:41):
It's like they get to envision all these different
possibilities.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
They do and it makes them think about their values,
what's important to them.
Speaker 2 (04:47):
What kind of person do they want to be?
Speaker 1 (04:49):
Exactly, and what mark they want to leave on the
world.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
So powerful.
And there's that classic onetoo write a letter to your
future self.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
Yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (04:58):
I think everyone should try that at least once.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
Yeah, it's like sending a message through time.
You know, it can be incrediblymotivating too.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
Because they're setting goals for themselves
right.
Speaker 1 (05:06):
Exactly.
It's like hey, future self,this is what I'm aiming for.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
It's holding themselves accountable, and
within this category, there arealso some prompts that encourage
thinking about helping others.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Right Like making the world a better place.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
It's all about planting those seeds of empathy
and social responsibility earlyon.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Which is so important .
Ok, so we've gone through thesefive categories but, honestly,
we've only just scratched thesurface.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
There's so much more to explore.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
So much, stay tuned for part two, where we'll dive
deeper into individual promptsand uncover even more hidden
gems.
Speaker 2 (05:40):
All right, welcome back everyone Ready for round
two of our prompt treasure hunt.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
I am In part one.
We talked about the fivecategories right.
Speaker 2 (05:47):
Yeah, we got a good overview.
Now it's time to get into thespecifics.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
Let's do it.
So let's jump back into fun andadventure.
Remember that superpower prompt.
Speaker 2 (05:56):
The one about using your powers to help others or
have fun.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Yeah, that's the one.
If you could have anysuperpower, what would it be?
How would you use your powersto help others or have fun?
Speaker 2 (06:08):
It's a classic.
I mean, who hasn't thoughtabout what superpower they'd
want?
Speaker 1 (06:11):
Right, it's like a universal kid thing.
Speaker 2 (06:13):
But it's really interesting to see how kids'
answers change as they get older.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Like a little kid might saythey want to fly so they could
reach the cookie jar.
Speaker 2 (06:22):
Exactly, but then an older kid might want to fly to
rescue people from a fire.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
Totally so.
It's not just about thesuperpower itself.
Speaker 2 (06:30):
It's about their reasoning.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
Right.
It tells us about their values,their fears.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Even their sense of right and wrong.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
And it gets them thinking about responsibility.
You know, like what would youdo with that power?
Speaker 2 (06:41):
Absolutely Okay.
So what about the emotionscategory?
Any gems in there?
Speaker 1 (06:46):
Definitely Okay.
This one is really good.
It says what's something thatmakes you feel calm when you're
having a tough day.
Write about why it makes youfeel peaceful.
Speaker 2 (06:56):
Oh, I love that.
It's like a mindfulness prompt.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
Yeah, it makes them think about what helps them feel
better.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
Like what are their calming rituals?
What works for them?
Speaker 1 (07:06):
And that's so important for learning to deal
with stress and anxiety.
Speaker 2 (07:12):
Absolutely.
It's like building up thatemotional resilience.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Right.
Like when I was a kid, I usedto listen to music and draw when
I was feeling down.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
That's a great word.
Speaker 1 (07:21):
It was like my way of escaping into my own little
world.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
I love that, and the prompt asks them why it makes
them feel peaceful.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Yeah, that part is important.
It helps them understand theirown feelings better.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
It's not just about listing activities.
It's about understanding whatworks and why.
Speaker 1 (07:36):
Totally Okay, are you ready for more creativity?
Speaker 2 (07:40):
Oh, always Hit me with it.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
All right, let's dive back into creative scenarios.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
My favorite.
These proms are just so fun.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
I know, this one always makes me laugh.
If you could invent a newholiday, what would it be called
and how would people celebrateit?
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Okay, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (07:57):
Right, I mean imagine all the possibilities.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
It makes you think about what's missing.
You know, like what values ortraditions do we need more of?
Speaker 1 (08:06):
Maybe they'd create a day dedicated to kindness.
Speaker 2 (08:09):
Or a celebration of all things silly.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
I love it, and they have to think about the whole
experience.
No-transcript.
Yeah, it's like they becomeparty planners.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
Culture creators.
Okay, what else is in thiscategory?
Speaker 1 (08:21):
Okay, here's another one.
Write about what the worldwould be like if animals could
talk.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Whoa okay, Think of the conversations we'd overhear.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
I know right, like what would our pets tell us?
Speaker 2 (08:34):
I bet they have some stories.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
And what about the animals in the wild?
Speaker 2 (08:37):
It makes you think about communication and
understanding.
Speaker 1 (08:40):
Empathy too.
Yeah, what would it be like tosee the world from their
perspective?
Speaker 2 (08:45):
So cool.
All right, let's move on toexploring the world around you.
What do we have here?
Speaker 1 (08:51):
So these prompts are all about encouraging
mindfulness.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Okay, mindfulness.
How do they do that?
Speaker 1 (08:58):
It's about paying attention to the little things
in your everyday life.
Speaker 2 (09:01):
I like that Slowing down and noticing things.
Speaker 1 (09:04):
Exactly this prompt really resonated with me.
Think about a favorite meal youhad recently.
What did it taste like and whomade it for you?
Speaker 2 (09:13):
Food memories are the best.
They're so powerful.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
They really are.
It's amazing how a certainsmell or taste can bring back a
whole memory.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
And it's not just about the food itself, right,
Right.
It's about the people you werewith the place, the whole
atmosphere.
It's about appreciating thoselittle moments, the people who
make them special.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Exactly Okay, ready to fast forward a bit.
Speaker 2 (09:35):
Yeah, let's talk about the future.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
All right, thinking about the future it is.
These prompts are all aboutdreaming big.
Speaker 2 (09:43):
Okay, dream big, I like it.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
This one is one of my favorites.
Imagine what your life will belike when you're older.
What do you hope to do andwhere do you want to live?
Speaker 2 (09:55):
Oh, that's a great one.
It gets them thinking abouttheir goals.
Speaker 1 (09:59):
And their values too, like what's important to them
in life.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
What kind of person do they want to be?
Speaker 1 (10:04):
What impact do they want to make on the world?
Speaker 2 (10:06):
It's so inspiring.
And don't forget about thatclassic letter-writing prompt.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
Oh yeah, Write a letter to your future self.
Speaker 2 (10:13):
That one never gets old.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
It's such a great way to connect with your future
self.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
It's like a time capsule of their thoughts and
dreams.
Speaker 1 (10:19):
And when they read it later, it's amazing to see how
much they've grown.
Speaker 2 (10:23):
It can be really eye-opening.
So we've talked about a bunchof these prompts now.
Speaker 1 (10:26):
We have.
What are your thoughts?
Speaker 2 (10:29):
I'm just really impressed with how versatile
these prompts are.
Speaker 1 (10:33):
Yeah, me too.
They can be used in so manydifferent ways.
Speaker 2 (10:35):
With different ages, different learning styles.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
They can be used for individual reflection or group
activities.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
Family discussions even.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
It's like a toolbox for creativity and
self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
And don't forget, we're only halfway through our
deep dive.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
Welcome back everyone .
It's time for the final part ofour deep dive into these
amazing journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
All right, we've talked about the categories.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
Unpacked, some of our favorites.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Now it's time to put them into action.
Speaker 1 (11:00):
Exactly so.
Let's talk about how toactually use these prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
Yeah, whether you're a parent.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
An educator.
Speaker 2 (11:07):
Or maybe you just want to tap into your own inner
child.
Speaker 1 (11:09):
Right, we've got some tips for everyone.
Speaker 2 (11:11):
Okay, so first things first.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
Let's ditch the pressure.
Speaker 2 (11:14):
Yeah, no pressure here.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
This isn't about perfect grammar.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
Or writing some amazing essay.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
It's really all about creating a safe space for kids
to just express themselves.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
Literally, however they want to.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
So let them be messy.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
Let them scribble.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
Doodle.
Speaker 2 (11:30):
Maybe they'll write a song.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
Yeah, or even act it out.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
I love that the format doesn't matter as much as
just letting them expressthemselves.
Speaker 1 (11:38):
And remember those prompts are just starting points
.
Speaker 2 (11:40):
Yeah, like jumping off points.
Speaker 1 (11:42):
Let the kids make them their own.
Speaker 2 (11:43):
Adapt them.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
Get silly with it.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Exactly the goal is to help them find their own
voice.
Speaker 1 (11:49):
So any ideas for how to actually use these prompts?
Speaker 2 (11:52):
Hmm, well, how about a family journaling ritual?
Speaker 1 (11:56):
Ooh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (11:58):
Maybe after dinner.
Speaker 1 (11:59):
Or before bed.
Speaker 2 (12:00):
Everyone gets their journal.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
Picks a prompt.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
And then you share your answers.
Speaker 1 (12:04):
That's such a cool way to connect as a family.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
It is and it shows kids that journaling is for
everyone.
Speaker 1 (12:09):
Right, not just for school.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
You could even just sprinkle these prompts into
everyday conversations.
Speaker 1 (12:14):
Oh yeah, like on a car ride.
Speaker 2 (12:16):
Exactly.
Just throw out a prompt, seewhat happens.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
Like hey, if you could have any superpower, what
would it be?
Exactly it's a fun way to passthe time.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
And get those creative juices flowing.
Speaker 1 (12:26):
And these prompts can be great for classrooms too.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Oh yeah, definitely Teachers can use them for
writing activities.
Speaker 1 (12:32):
Group brainstorming.
Speaker 2 (12:34):
And they work for different ages and learning
styles.
Speaker 1 (12:36):
Okay, so we've been talking about kids this whole
time, right, but I think it'simportant to remember that
journaling can be amazing foradults too.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
Oh yeah, 100%.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
Like, it's a great way to reflect on your own life.
Speaker 2 (12:47):
Process your emotions .
Gain new perspectives and theseprompts can help us reconnect
with our creativity.
Speaker 1 (12:53):
Totally.
It's like giving yourselfpermission to play again To ask
those what if questions?
Without judgment.
Speaker 2 (12:59):
I love that.
So, as we wrap up this deepdive, I want to leave you all
with this.
Speaker 1 (13:05):
Okay, what's that?
Speaker 2 (13:07):
Journaling, especially with these prompts,
is a gift.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
Ooh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
It's a gift of self-discovery.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
Creativity.
Speaker 2 (13:15):
Connection.
Speaker 1 (13:16):
So beautifully said.
Well, that wraps up our deepdive for today.
Speaker 2 (13:19):
We covered a lot.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
We did.
Hey everyone and welcome to another Deep Dive.
Today we're all about unlockinga kid's imagination.
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Oh yeah, getting those creative juices flowing.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
We're going to be looking at 50 daily journal
prompts for kids.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
These aren't your typical.
What did you do at school today?
Speaker 1 (00:15):
No, no, no.
This is way more than that.
We're talking about sparkingreal creativity.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Self-expression too.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
Absolutely, and, you know, of course, having some fun
along the way.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Definitely Fun is important.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
So these prompts come in five categories.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Five.
Speaker 1 (00:31):
Okay, let's hear them .
We've got fun and adventure,emotions, creative scenarios,
exploring the world and then,finally, thinking about the
future.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
I love how these prompts I mean they go way
beyond just basic writing skills.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
Right.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
It's like they're sneaking in all this other good
stuff.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
Yeah, it's really cool.
Speaker 2 (00:47):
Like when kids use these prompts, they get better
at understanding their feelings.
Speaker 1 (00:52):
Oh, that's so important, and processing them
too.
Yeah, and that's like buildingtheir emotional intelligence.
Speaker 2 (00:56):
You got it and that's huge I mean huge E for their
development.
Speaker 1 (01:01):
Absolutely Okay, so let's jump right into it.
First up fun and adventure.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
This one is so cool.
Imagine you could visit anyplace in the world.
Where would you go and whatwould you do once you got there?
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Oh, I love that one.
Speaker 1 (01:15):
It's such a great way to learn about different places
.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
It is.
It's sneaky geography.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
But it also makes them think about like the steps
involved.
Speaker 2 (01:23):
Yeah, the planning.
Speaker 1 (01:24):
Right Like how would you even get there?
What would you need?
Speaker 2 (01:26):
Even budgeting right, Like if they choose to go
somewhere expensive.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Totally, I hadn't even thought about that.
Okay, so there's anotheradventure prompt.
This one says write about anadventure you would love to go
on.
Would it be in a jungle, underthe sea or even in outer space?
Speaker 2 (01:43):
See now.
This is where imagination takesover.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Totally.
It's not limited to the realworld anymore.
Speaker 2 (01:48):
No way Like are they drawing crazy jungle creatures?
Speaker 1 (01:51):
Or building underwater cities.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Designing spaceships.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
All of it.
And speaking of exploringourselves, let's move on to the
emotions category.
Speaker 2 (02:00):
Okay, yeah, emotions.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
Here's one that I think is so important.
It says what's your favoriteway to cheer yourself up when
you're feeling a bit down.
Speaker 2 (02:08):
Now, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Isn't it Because?
Speaker 2 (02:11):
it's not just about knowing how you feel.
Speaker 1 (02:12):
Right.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
It's figuring out what helps.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Exactly it's like.
What are your healthy copingmechanisms?
Speaker 2 (02:18):
And that's what I love about these prompts they're
laying the groundwork for kidsto learn self-care.
Speaker 1 (02:23):
And we all know how important that is throughout
life.
Speaker 2 (02:26):
Oh, absolutely.
I wish I had learned more aboutself-care as a kid.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
Me too.
Okay, are you ready for someserious fun?
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Bring it on.
What do you got?
Speaker 1 (02:35):
The creative scenarios prompts are next.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
All right, let's get creative.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
And these are really something special.
If you could invent a newholiday, what would?
Speaker 2 (02:47):
it be called and how would people celebrate it?
Oh, I would have loved that oneas a kid Inventing my own
holiday.
Sign me up.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
Right.
Who wouldn't want to do that?
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Imagine all the crazy traditions they'd come up with.
Speaker 1 (02:57):
The food, the decorations.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Oh yeah, they would go all out.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
They'd be like little event planners, culture
creators.
Speaker 2 (03:04):
It's pretty cool when you think about it.
So what other mind-blowingscenarios are in there?
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Okay, get ready for this one.
Write about what the worldwould be like if animals could
talk.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Oh my gosh, I can only imagine the chaos.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
Right, Like what would our pets say if they could
actually talk to us?
Speaker 2 (03:22):
And what secrets would the animals in the wild
tell us?
Speaker 1 (03:25):
Seriously so.
This one is just pureimagination.
Speaker 2 (03:29):
Pure fun too, Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
And some of these prompts even encourage drawing
or describing the scenario, notjust writing.
I love that one you know itbrings it to life even more.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
Totally, and it's great for kids who maybe aren't
as into writing.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
Yeah, they can express themselves in different
ways.
Okay, let's switch gears alittle bit and look at the
exploring the world around youprompts.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
Okay, so these are all about being present.
Speaker 1 (03:51):
Yeah, mindfulness.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
Appreciating the little things.
Speaker 2 (03:54):
I like that, appreciating the little things.
We could all use a bit more ofthat.
Speaker 1 (03:57):
Absolutely Okay, so this one really stuck with me.
Think about a favorite meal youhad recently.
What did it taste like and whomade it for you?
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Ah, food memories, those are powerful.
Speaker 1 (04:09):
Aren't they?
It's amazing how certain tastescan just bring back whole
scenes.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
Yeah, and it's not just about the food itself.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
It's about the people involved, the place, the
feelings you had.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
Exactly, it's making those connections.
Okay, so are we ready to jumpinto the future?
Speaker 1 (04:25):
Let's do it.
The thinking about the futurecategory is up next.
Speaker 2 (04:29):
All right Future thinking time.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
I really love this prompt.
Imagine what your life will belike when you're older.
What do you hope to do andwhere do you want to live?
Speaker 2 (04:41):
It's like they get to envision all these different
possibilities.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
They do and it makes them think about their values,
what's important to them.
Speaker 2 (04:47):
What kind of person do they want to be?
Speaker 1 (04:49):
Exactly, and what mark they want to leave on the
world.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
So powerful.
And there's that classic onetoo write a letter to your
future self.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
Yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (04:58):
I think everyone should try that at least once.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
Yeah, it's like sending a message through time.
You know, it can be incrediblymotivating too.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
Because they're setting goals for themselves
right.
Speaker 1 (05:06):
Exactly.
It's like hey, future self,this is what I'm aiming for.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
It's holding themselves accountable, and
within this category, there arealso some prompts that encourage
thinking about helping others.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Right Like making the world a better place.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
It's all about planting those seeds of empathy
and social responsibility earlyon.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Which is so important .
Ok, so we've gone through thesefive categories but, honestly,
we've only just scratched thesurface.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
There's so much more to explore.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
So much, stay tuned for part two, where we'll dive
deeper into individual promptsand uncover even more hidden
gems.
Speaker 2 (05:40):
All right, welcome back everyone Ready for round
two of our prompt treasure hunt.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
I am In part one.
We talked about the fivecategories right.
Speaker 2 (05:47):
Yeah, we got a good overview.
Now it's time to get into thespecifics.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
Let's do it.
So let's jump back into fun andadventure.
Remember that superpower prompt.
Speaker 2 (05:56):
The one about using your powers to help others or
have fun.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Yeah, that's the one.
If you could have anysuperpower, what would it be?
How would you use your powersto help others or have fun?
Speaker 2 (06:08):
It's a classic.
I mean, who hasn't thoughtabout what superpower they'd
want?
Speaker 1 (06:11):
Right, it's like a universal kid thing.
Speaker 2 (06:13):
But it's really interesting to see how kids'
answers change as they get older.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Like a little kid might saythey want to fly so they could
reach the cookie jar.
Speaker 2 (06:22):
Exactly, but then an older kid might want to fly to
rescue people from a fire.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
Totally so.
It's not just about thesuperpower itself.
Speaker 2 (06:30):
It's about their reasoning.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
Right.
It tells us about their values,their fears.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Even their sense of right and wrong.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
And it gets them thinking about responsibility.
You know, like what would youdo with that power?
Speaker 2 (06:41):
Absolutely Okay.
So what about the emotionscategory?
Any gems in there?
Speaker 1 (06:46):
Definitely Okay.
This one is really good.
It says what's something thatmakes you feel calm when you're
having a tough day.
Write about why it makes youfeel peaceful.
Speaker 2 (06:56):
Oh, I love that.
It's like a mindfulness prompt.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
Yeah, it makes them think about what helps them feel
better.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
Like what are their calming rituals?
What works for them?
Speaker 1 (07:06):
And that's so important for learning to deal
with stress and anxiety.
Speaker 2 (07:12):
Absolutely.
It's like building up thatemotional resilience.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Right.
Like when I was a kid, I usedto listen to music and draw when
I was feeling down.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
That's a great word.
Speaker 1 (07:21):
It was like my way of escaping into my own little
world.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
I love that, and the prompt asks them why it makes
them feel peaceful.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Yeah, that part is important.
It helps them understand theirown feelings better.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
It's not just about listing activities.
It's about understanding whatworks and why.
Speaker 1 (07:36):
Totally Okay, are you ready for more creativity?
Speaker 2 (07:40):
Oh, always Hit me with it.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
All right, let's dive back into creative scenarios.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
My favorite.
These proms are just so fun.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
I know, this one always makes me laugh.
If you could invent a newholiday, what would it be called
and how would people celebrateit?
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Okay, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (07:57):
Right, I mean imagine all the possibilities.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
It makes you think about what's missing.
You know, like what values ortraditions do we need more of?
Speaker 1 (08:06):
Maybe they'd create a day dedicated to kindness.
Speaker 2 (08:09):
Or a celebration of all things silly.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
I love it, and they have to think about the whole
experience.
No-transcript.
Yeah, it's like they becomeparty planners.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
Culture creators.
Okay, what else is in thiscategory?
Speaker 1 (08:21):
Okay, here's another one.
Write about what the worldwould be like if animals could
talk.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Whoa okay, Think of the conversations we'd overhear.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
I know right, like what would our pets tell us?
Speaker 2 (08:34):
I bet they have some stories.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
And what about the animals in the wild?
Speaker 2 (08:37):
It makes you think about communication and
understanding.
Speaker 1 (08:40):
Empathy too.
Yeah, what would it be like tosee the world from their
perspective?
Speaker 2 (08:45):
So cool.
All right, let's move on toexploring the world around you.
What do we have here?
Speaker 1 (08:51):
So these prompts are all about encouraging
mindfulness.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Okay, mindfulness.
How do they do that?
Speaker 1 (08:58):
It's about paying attention to the little things
in your everyday life.
Speaker 2 (09:01):
I like that Slowing down and noticing things.
Speaker 1 (09:04):
Exactly this prompt really resonated with me.
Think about a favorite meal youhad recently.
What did it taste like and whomade it for you?
Speaker 2 (09:13):
Food memories are the best.
They're so powerful.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
They really are.
It's amazing how a certainsmell or taste can bring back a
whole memory.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
And it's not just about the food itself, right,
Right.
It's about the people you werewith the place, the whole
atmosphere.
It's about appreciating thoselittle moments, the people who
make them special.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Exactly Okay, ready to fast forward a bit.
Speaker 2 (09:35):
Yeah, let's talk about the future.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
All right, thinking about the future it is.
These prompts are all aboutdreaming big.
Speaker 2 (09:43):
Okay, dream big, I like it.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
This one is one of my favorites.
Imagine what your life will belike when you're older.
What do you hope to do andwhere do you want to live?
Speaker 2 (09:55):
Oh, that's a great one.
It gets them thinking abouttheir goals.
Speaker 1 (09:59):
And their values too, like what's important to them
in life.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
What kind of person do they want to be?
Speaker 1 (10:04):
What impact do they want to make on the world?
Speaker 2 (10:06):
It's so inspiring.
And don't forget about thatclassic letter-writing prompt.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
Oh yeah, Write a letter to your future self.
Speaker 2 (10:13):
That one never gets old.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
It's such a great way to connect with your future
self.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
It's like a time capsule of their thoughts and
dreams.
Speaker 1 (10:19):
And when they read it later, it's amazing to see how
much they've grown.
Speaker 2 (10:23):
It can be really eye-opening.
So we've talked about a bunchof these prompts now.
Speaker 1 (10:26):
We have.
What are your thoughts?
Speaker 2 (10:29):
I'm just really impressed with how versatile
these prompts are.
Speaker 1 (10:33):
Yeah, me too.
They can be used in so manydifferent ways.
Speaker 2 (10:35):
With different ages, different learning styles.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
They can be used for individual reflection or group
activities.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
Family discussions even.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
It's like a toolbox for creativity and
self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
And don't forget, we're only halfway through our
deep dive.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
Welcome back everyone .
It's time for the final part ofour deep dive into these
amazing journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
All right, we've talked about the categories.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
Unpacked, some of our favorites.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Now it's time to put them into action.
Speaker 1 (11:00):
Exactly so.
Let's talk about how toactually use these prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
Yeah, whether you're a parent.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
An educator.
Speaker 2 (11:07):
Or maybe you just want to tap into your own inner
child.
Speaker 1 (11:09):
Right, we've got some tips for everyone.
Speaker 2 (11:11):
Okay, so first things first.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
Let's ditch the pressure.
Speaker 2 (11:14):
Yeah, no pressure here.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
This isn't about perfect grammar.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
Or writing some amazing essay.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
It's really all about creating a safe space for kids
to just express themselves.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
Literally, however they want to.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
So let them be messy.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
Let them scribble.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
Doodle.
Speaker 2 (11:30):
Maybe they'll write a song.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
Yeah, or even act it out.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
I love that the format doesn't matter as much as
just letting them expressthemselves.
Speaker 1 (11:38):
And remember those prompts are just starting points
.
Speaker 2 (11:40):
Yeah, like jumping off points.
Speaker 1 (11:42):
Let the kids make them their own.
Speaker 2 (11:43):
Adapt them.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
Get silly with it.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Exactly the goal is to help them find their own
voice.
Speaker 1 (11:49):
So any ideas for how to actually use these prompts?
Speaker 2 (11:52):
Hmm, well, how about a family journaling ritual?
Speaker 1 (11:56):
Ooh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (11:58):
Maybe after dinner.
Speaker 1 (11:59):
Or before bed.
Speaker 2 (12:00):
Everyone gets their journal.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
Picks a prompt.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
And then you share your answers.
Speaker 1 (12:04):
That's such a cool way to connect as a family.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
It is and it shows kids that journaling is for
everyone.
Speaker 1 (12:09):
Right, not just for school.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
You could even just sprinkle these prompts into
everyday conversations.
Speaker 1 (12:14):
Oh yeah, like on a car ride.
Speaker 2 (12:16):
Exactly.
Just throw out a prompt, seewhat happens.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
Like hey, if you could have any superpower, what
would it be?
Exactly it's a fun way to passthe time.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
And get those creative juices flowing.
Speaker 1 (12:26):
And these prompts can be great for classrooms too.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Oh yeah, definitely Teachers can use them for
writing activities.
Speaker 1 (12:32):
Group brainstorming.
Speaker 2 (12:34):
And they work for different ages and learning
styles.
Speaker 1 (12:36):
Okay, so we've been talking about kids this whole
time, right, but I think it'simportant to remember that
journaling can be amazing foradults too.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
Oh yeah, 100%.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
Like, it's a great way to reflect on your own life.
Speaker 2 (12:47):
Process your emotions .
Gain new perspectives and theseprompts can help us reconnect
with our creativity.
Speaker 1 (12:53):
Totally.
It's like giving yourselfpermission to play again To ask
those what if questions?
Without judgment.
Speaker 2 (12:59):
I love that.
So, as we wrap up this deepdive, I want to leave you all
with this.
Speaker 1 (13:05):
Okay, what's that?
Speaker 2 (13:07):
Journaling, especially with these prompts,
is a gift.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
Ooh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
It's a gift of self-discovery.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
Creativity.
Speaker 2 (13:15):
Connection.
Speaker 1 (13:16):
So beautifully said.
Well, that wraps up our deepdive for today.
Speaker 2 (13:19):
We covered a lot.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
We did.
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