Prompts

Reading Prompts

20 Jan 2016 Comments Off on Reading Prompts

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Prompts Tags: Journal prompts

Dear Fellow Journalers,

The following are some prompts that you can use in your Reading Journal to make the entries more informative:

What is your favorite (or a few of your favorite) books and why? How many times have you read it and how does it make you feel when you flip through the pages? What would you tell someone when you’re recommending this book to them?
What is your least favorite book? Why are you so turned off by it? Now imagine that you are forced to watch a movie version of the book. Describe your experience.
A friend has recommended that you read a book that he says is “completely amazing!” The book is anything but. What do you tell your friend and does this experience change your opinion about his tastes?
You have been transported into one of your favorite books as a character of your choosing. Who are you and what happens to you during your adventures? Describe in extreme detail.
What is your favorite place to read? Why is it the perfect spot?
You are walking down the road and you come across a group of kids that are burning books. What do you do next?

‘Til next time,

~Sallie

Cure for Boredom

16 Dec 2015 Comments Off on Cure for Boredom

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Prompts Tags: Holiday Prompts

Dear Fellow Journalers,

Ok, I don’t know about you, but sometimes all I want to do during this very hectic time of year is to sit in a cozy chair and read or nap! Somewhere along the journal path, I found a list of Holiday Prompts for Students but they can easily be adapted for us. So, grab your pen and your journal and let’s begin:

Writing Ideas for Students 54 Fabulous and Fun Ideas

Christmas Writing Ideas for Kids

What is the Christmas spirit all about?
If you could give a gift to the world, what would it be?
What would you do if you got to visit the North Pole?
What are you thankful for on Christmas?
What would it be like to live in a gingerbread house?
What is your favorite thing about the Christmas season?
Have you ever looked for hidden presents? Did your parents find out?
What does Christmas morning feel like?
How does it feel to turn on the lights for the first time?
Have you ever participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange?
Do you think that people begin preparing for Christmas too early?
Who is your favorite reindeer?
Do you prefer to give or get presents?
What is the best gift you’ve ever given someone?
What is your favorite Christmas song?
Do you celebrate on Christmas or Christmas Eve?
What does Santa Claus represent?
How can you focus on something besides gifts at Christmas?
When does your family put presents under the tree?
What goodies does your family make at Christmas?
What is your favorite family Christmas tradition?
Have you ever gone caroling?
How will you give to others on Christmas?
What do you hope to get for Christmas this year?
Why do we celebrate Christmas?
What is the best thing to build with snow?
Did you ever sit on Santa’s lap when you were younger?
When does your family go to church on Christmas?
What is your favorite kind of Christmas lights?
What do you like to do during Christmas vacation?
If you were an elf, what kind of toys would you build?
How can you remember the less fortunate at Christmas?
What does Christmas mean to you?
How does your family decorate for Christmas?
Why do we decorate Christmas trees?
Is Christmas about giving or receiving?
Does your family celebrate any other holidays during the winter and Christmas seasons?
Write a story about Rudolph’s cousin, the unknown reindeer who loves to sing.
What does your family do on Christmas Day?
What is the best thing you’ve ever found in your stocking?
Why do people give Christmas gifts?
What would life be like without Christmas?
How can you share with other people on Christmas?
Why is the Nativity story so significant?
Who will you give gifts to on Christmas?
Does your family have real or fake trees? Which do you prefer?
What is your earliest Christmas memory?
Where do you celebrate Christmas? Do you ever go out-of-town to see family?
Why do we celebrate the Advent season?
What Christmas specials do you watch each year?
Have you ever left milk and cookies for Santa? Did he eat them?
How do you know the Christmas season has arrived?
Who decorates the tree at your house?
How do you feel during the Christmas season?

Happy Holidays and Write on!!!

‘Til next time,

Sallie

Creativity Prompts

21 Oct 2015 Comments Off on Creativity Prompts

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Prompts Tags: Journal prompts

Dear Fellow Journalers,

It’s been awhile since I shared some journal prompts with you so here goes!

Grab your journal

Get a pen/pencil

Get a timer and set it for 3 minutes

On your mark, get set, write!

1. What made you feel good this week?

2. If you could have dinner with anyone currently alive, who would you invite?

3. How much old baggage are you carrying around? What can you give back, give away or sell today?

and finally, (this one is deep- there always has to be one right?)

4. If you were handed a sealed envelope with the date, time and cause of your death inside, would you open it – even if there was nothing you could do to change your fate?

‘Til next time,

~Sallie

P.S. I welcome your thoughts.

03 Jun 2015 Comments Off on Prompts

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Prompts Tags: Charlotte Bronte, Journal prompts, L. Frank Baum

Dear Fellow Journalers,

The following 3 quotes are inspirational:

” A word has power in and of itself. It comes from nothing into sound and meaning. It gives origin to all things.”

N. Scott Momeday

” No thief, however skillful can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire.”

L. Frank Baum

” I am no bird, and no net ensares me. I am a free human being with an independent will.”

Charlotte Bronte

~Sallie

Prompts for your Memory Jar- writing a letter

06 May 2015 Comments Off on Prompts for your Memory Jar- writing a letter

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Prompts Tags: letters, wish, write

Dear Fellow Journalers,

How long has it been since you wrote a letter? I don’t mean an email either. I got to thinking about that topic earlier this month. I remember a time before the internet (yes, I am ancient!) when I actually used nice stationery and a pen to write letters. Nowadays, the most writing with a pen that I do is writing sentiments inside greeting cards!

Write a Letter to:

Write a letter to someone you need to forgive.
Write a letter to someone who believed in you even when you didn’t believe in yourself.
Write a letter to be read by each of your loved ones after you’ve passed away.
Write a fan letter to your favorite actor/actress.
Write a letter to the editor of your favorite magazine telling them what features you would like to see included in the magazine.
Is there something you’re reluctant to tell someone? Write a letter to help y0u organize your thoughts.
finally, write a letter to yourself. Tell yourself what you are going through emotionally at this time, what you want to do and what you have accomplished. If you want to write down a secret wish for the future.

‘Til next time,

~Sallie

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