Winter Memories & New Year Wishes: Journaling for Kids
A step-by-step journaling guide for grades K-2 to capture winter break memories and set New Year wishes through drawing and writing.
My Winter Memories & Big Wishes!
A Special Journaling Adventure for Grade K-2
Let's Brainstorm!
Did you play in the snow?
Did you eat something delicious?
Who did you see?
Our Vocabulary
Memory: Something you remember from the past.
Holiday: A special day for celebration.
Tradition: Something your family does every year.
Wish: Something you hope happens in the future!
What You Need
Your Journal
Colorful Crayons
A Pencil & Eraser
Today's Mission
We are making a "Memory & Wish Map"!
Side 1: Your favorite thing from December break.
Side 2: Your #1 wish for the New Year!
How to Set Up Your Page
Drawing Time (Grades K-1)
Draw a big, colorful picture on both sides!
Writing Challenge (2nd Grade)
Give your memory a Title.
Write your wish in a sentence!
Fill in the Blanks
"Over my break, I..."
"My wish for the New Year is..."
"I wish for this because..."
Share & Celebrate!
Show and Tell Time
Why are our memories and wishes important to share?
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