21 Summer Journal Prompts
Although summer is a break from school, it doesn’t have to be a break from growth.
Journaling is one of the simplest and most effective ways to help children reflect on who they’ve been, understand who they are, and imagine who they want to become. It encourages kids to slow down, breathe, and stay present, which is a valuable lifelong skill that supports mindfulness and self-awareness. Writing prompts are also a great way to prevent the summer slide while keeping creativity and imagination active. Click here to discover our top tips for journaling that will help your child build a summer routine that supports both learning and mental health.
We’ve created 21 fun and thoughtful journal prompts to keep kids writing and reflecting over summer in preparation for the next school year.
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- What's one skill you want to learn before summer ends?
- Write about something you were afraid to try but want to do this summer.
- What's something kind you can do for someone this summer?
- What's something you learned last school year that you want to remember forever?
- What's the best summer you've ever had? What made it so special?
- Think about a mistake you made this past year - what did it teach you?
- Write about a moment this year when you felt really proud of yourself.
- What's one thing you used to think was hard that you're now good at?
- Sit outside for five minutes and write down every single thing you notice.
- Write about a moment this summer when you felt completely happy. What was happening?
- What makes you different from everyone else? Write about what makes you you.
- Write about a friend you want to spend time with this summer. What do you love most about them?
- If your future self could send you a message right now, what do you think it would say?
- What are you most grateful for this summer? List 10 things, big and small.
- Write about a person in your life who makes things better just by being around.
- Who do you want to be by the time summer is over?
- Write a letter to yourself to open on the first day of school
- What is one thing you miss about school, and one thing you are glad to have a break from?
- What is the most beautiful thing you saw today?
- List ten small things that made you smile this week.
- Describe your summer using only 5 words.
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