Journal question of the day— Regardless of how much writing students are doing in their daily assignments, journal writing has a set of benefits entirely its own. Journaling helps students improve their writing skills, certainly – but it also helps them to think about subjects in a new light and to explore their own feelings more deeply.
Get Inspired to Create a Daily Habit of Daily Journaling
These 60 Journal Question of the Day writing prompt ideas for students ages 7-14 will set them off on an adventure on the page.
Students can consider important issues such as the right thing to do with a lost wallet or the qualities necessary in a good friend. They can also get imaginative with prompts asking them to write a sequel to a fairy tale or a story about life on a pirate ship.
Each new journal prompt offers students an opportunity to explore a new world in their minds and to practice putting their thoughts into writing. That’s the awesome power of journaling!
Help your students enjoy the benefits of journaling with this list of journal prompts and journal question of the day. They’ll love the chance to get creative and let their ideas shine! When students journal, they stretch their imaginations and explore their creativity. There are few limitations to journaling, which helps students feel free and gives them a powerful vehicle for expression.
60 Journal Question of the Day (Plus a few non-questions!)
- If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
- Are you good at keeping secrets or do you like to tell them?
- What is your favorite thing to do online?
- Write a silly story about a day where everything happens backward.
- A place that always makes me happy is…
- If you found someone’s lost wallet, what would you do with it?
- Write about your favorite childhood toy.
- Imagine what life would be like on a pirate ship and write a story about it.
- Write a parody of a popular song or story.
- If you had wings, where would you fly?
- Write about a time you surprised yourself.
- What do you like best about your family?
- If you had a school, what would you teach?
- What is the best book you’ve ever read?
- What is the best way to have a perfect day?
- Write about a crazy dream you once had.
- What is your favorite family tradition?
- Write about a food that you disliked when you were younger, but couldn’t live without now.
- Write a story in the day of the life of your pet.
- If you could name the colors in a box of crayons, what would they be?
- What do you think the hardest job in the world is?
- If you could decorate your room any way you wanted, what would it look like?
- Write about a time when you were embarrassed.
- What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
- What is your favorite kind of music?
- What would it be like to be eight feet tall?
- Why is journaling important?
- Make up the rules for a fun, new game you and your best friend can play together.
- Write a story about the toys or belongings in your room coming to life. What do they do?
- If you were a professional athlete, what sport would you like to play?
- What is the best dessert ever?
- Write about your favorite game and why it is so much fun.
- What is the best thing to do on a rainy day?
- Which of your family members do you have the most in common with?
- Write a story about an unlikely pair of friends.
- What do you think life is like for astronauts in outer space?
- Write a sequel to your favorite fairy tale.
- What qualities should a friend have?
- Write about a time when you did something that you really didn’t want to.
- If you wrote a book, what would it be about?
- Imagine life as a butterfly – where would you go?
- Do you think you’ll want to have kids someday?
- Write an adventure story about your favorite stuffed animal.
- Look outside and write a poem about today’s weather.
- What would it be like to live in a cloud?
- If you lived in a video game, which character would you be?
- What are your three most important belongings?
- What is your favorite holiday?
- What is your favorite thing about writing?
- Write a news story about a current event.
- What do you think aliens would think if they visited Earth?
- If you could learn another language, which one would you choose?
- What is the first thing you do each morning?
- What is your favorite instrument?
- What would your life be like if you had a pet tiger?
- Write a story about Paul and Polly the Penguins.
- If you had to write a theme song for our school, what would it be about?
- If you found a new dinosaur, what would you name it?
- In 10 years, I will be…
- Write about someone who always makes you laugh.
We hope these journal question of the day journal writing prompts and topics brought you and your writers some new insights along with loads of inspiration.
Now check out this list of…
28 Bonus Ideas — Question of the Day for Students
- What do you love about this classroom?
- What is your favorite movie and why?
- Favorite subject and why?
- Favorite book?
- Favorite TV show?
- Favorite ice cream? (Chocolate, vanilla, or …..)
- If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
- What superhero would you be and why?
- What are you thoughts and/or feelings about the classmate closest to you? Farthest? Or any random one.
- What is the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do in your life? Write about it in detail.
- What are you most looking forward to in school today? The least?
- What is the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
- If you found a time travel time machine, what would you do?
- What would you love to do for the rest of your life and why?
- What are the best places to study?
- What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?
- What are the 3 most important things in your life?
- What chores are you responsible to do and what do you think/feel about them?
- What makes your family special?
- What are you thoughts and/or feelings about the first day of school?
- What things do you hope will be better next year?
- Explain the best advice you’ve ever gotten and why?
- What hobby do you love to do? Or, what hobby would you love to learn?
- Do “brain breaks” help you and how so? (Or how do they not help you)
- What 5 new skills do you hope to learn in the next year of your life?
- Give a good example of an object you think best defines you?
- What would your life be like without smartphones?
- Who is your favorite celebrity?
I hope you enjoyed this list of question of the day for students (which could also double as a journal question of the day!).
A Few More Topics and Ideas
Oh, and there are loads of ideas about specific topics such as random acts of kindness, gratitude journaling ideas, and a wonderful collection of bullet journal resources.
And if that isn’t enough, perhaps one of the following prompts will get you writing now! Write about:
- A significant emotional experience in life
- Your perception of something that differs greatly from someone near and dear to you.
- The best gift you ever gave or receive (or both)
- A list of at least 10 positive things in your life right now
- Your first crush
- One thing you did that took great courage
- What does your idea day look like
Below, we list even more writing ideas resources for you. Take a look and enjoy!
Until next time, journal on…
Some Helpful Links & Resources for You
- What to Write – 58 Inspiring Ideas
- Fun Writing Activities to Excite Young Minds
- 53 Reflective Journaling Ideas
- Benefits of Journal Writing for Students
- 10 Fun Writing Activities for Kids
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