Included are 12 calendars - One September for a start date of August & One September for a start date of September - Each calendar is full of thought

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1 Included are 12 calendars - One September for a start date of August & One September for a start date of September - Each calendar is full of thought provoking, fun, and engaging journal topics.

2 Dear Teachers, Thank you for purchasing this awesome yearly writing journal calendar. I am sure you will not be disappointed because I have had success with using it for years! I found it convenient to print, enlarge these calendars on a poster machine, and laminate these calendars for the year. Each day my students have a ten minute quick write after recess to reflect on the prompt of the day. All of my students look forward to this activity and it is an easy routine to develop consistency in the classroom. Included are 12 calendars - One September for a start date of August & One September for a start date of September - Each calendar is full of thought provoking, fun, and engaging journal topics. If you find any typos or have any questions, please let me know. pinkadotselementary@gmail.com

3 August Journal Topics Write about school rules and expectations. favorite subject in school? Explain why you like it. Write about the bravest thing you ve ever done. Give specific details Describe all the ways you can save energy. Write down your ideas of what an ideal brother or sister would be like. How did you get your name? Did you ever get in trouble for laughing? Describe what happened. Explain why it is important to learn how to read. What have you learned about your teacher so far? Write down your ideas of what an ideal brother or sister would be like. How did you get your name? Who is your best friend? Explain the reasons why you like that person so much. Who is a hero of yours? Explain why that person means so much to you. What is the one food you would least like to give up for the rest of your life? Explain why. plan your next birthday party, what would you do? Who is your favorite relative? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about your favorite pet, one you have now or had in the past.

4 September Journal Topics Write about school rules and expectations. favorite subject in school? Explain why you like it. Write about the bravest thing you ve ever done. Give specific details Describe all the ways you can save energy. Write down your ideas of what an ideal brother or sister would be like. How did you get your name? Did you ever get in trouble for laughing? Describe what happened. Explain why it is important to learn how to read. What have you learned about your teacher so far? Write down your ideas of what an ideal brother or sister would be like. How did you get your name? Who is your best friend? Explain the reasons why you like that person so much. Who is a hero of yours? Explain why that person means so much to you. What is the one food you would least like to give up for the rest of your life? Explain why. plan your next birthday party, what would you do? Who is your favorite relative? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about your favorite pet, one you have now or had in the past.

5 September Journal Topics Write about your favorite color. Why do you love it so much? Have you ever marched in a parade? If not, have you seen a parade? Tell about what you remember. Write down all the facts you know about your favorite animal. Who is your favorite family member? Why do you get along so well with this person? travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why? If you had to pick, which activity would you like to learn knitting, gardening, or baking? family heritage? Where were your grandparents from? How about your great grandparents? Did you ever ride on a plane, train, or subway? Where were you going? Was it fun? Do you have a collection? If so, what do you collect? If not, what would you LIKE to collect? What was the best vacation you ve ever been on? Why? favorite game to play? choose one meal to eat everyday for the rest of your life, what would it be. Why? What makes you laugh? Do you like jokes or do you just get the giggles? redo the classroom, what would you rearrange, take away, or add? stay home alone for one day, what would you do? favorite drink? Is it healthy? Why does it taste so good?

6 October Journal Topics Write about a place you would like to go with your friends. Use the 5 senses to write about fall. be in charge of the world, what changes would you make? Recall as much as possible about how you met your best friend. Make a list of advantages and disadvantages of being an only child. If you were your best friend s fairy godmother, what would you do for him or her? most prized possession? Explain why it is so important to you. What is the worst part about being sick? How do you feel about birthdays? What would you do if everyone in your family forgot yours? be a superstar in any sport, what sport would you choose? Why? Who is the kindest person you know? Give specific examples of this person s kindness. What family duty or chore do you have that you like the least? Explain your answer. Tell the story of a leaf that falls from a tree. favorite thing about autumn? Write a story about a haunted house. What do you like most about yourself? Explain your answer. Recall one of your family s holiday traditions.

7 November Journal Topics be ant TV character at all, who would you be? Explain your answer Did you ever get lost? Recall where, when, & how it happened, and how you were found. Do you think life is a harder for a girl or boy, or is there no difference? Explain why you like or dislike riding on a school bus. Write about the best teacher you have ever had. What made him or her special? Select a season. What makes that season both beautiful and special? Describe your bedroom. Explain the changes you would make if you could. List or write what you are thankful for. Write directions on how to set the table for dinner. When you were younger, what was your favorite bedtime story? Explain why you liked it so much. What qualities do you look for in a friend? What qualities do you have that makes you a good friend? Write about a race or some other competition you have been in. What is a special of your mom or dad? Recall it with as much detail as possible. Habits can be good, bad, or annoying to others. Write about a habit of yours. Recall the first vacation you can remember taking. Recall your favorite school field trip. When was it? Describe where you went. Write about your least favorite food.

8 December Journal Topics Write about how you show courage. Write about a snowman that came to life. Write about a time you helped someone in class. What would happen if we had no rules? What do you like to do in your free time? What will you do during winter vacation? Design a tree ornament and describe how to make it. Do you remember your first friend? Who was it, and what are some of the things you did together. Among the members of your family, who understands you the best? List the things or people that make you happy or make you feel good. Recall a time when you were a very good friend or a helper to someone else. favorite TV show? Write reasons for your choice. What is the biggest surprise you have ever had in your life? visit any place I the world for the first time, where would you go? Write about your favorite things to do during winter. What advice would you give a new student who comes to our class? Who will you spend time with over vacation. What do you plan on doing?

9 January Journal Topics New Year s Resolution? What would you like to learn in school that you do no know already? What did you do during your vacation? Imagine that all the TV stations stopped broadcasting for a week. What would you do instead of watching TV? Do you like doing homework? Why or why not. Imagine that you are an animal in a zoo. Which one would you want to be? Explain why. be someone, who would you be? Why? Do you think students should or should not wear uniforms to school? Explain your answer. What is the best part of the school day? Explain your answer. Would you rather be a cat or a dog? Explain your answer. wish one thing, what would it be? What is the best idea you have ever had? give the president one piece of advice, what would it be? Explain your answer. Write about one toy you have had at any time in your life that you loved most. Do you think you are putting forth your best effort in every subject? Explain you answer. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? What would school be like if we didn t have any rules?

10 February Journal Topics Who in your family are you most like? Explain. Who or what makes you laugh? Explain why you think this person is funny. If you were a teacher for a day, what would you do? Explain what you like most about your home. What was the hardest thing for you to learn when you were young? Explain how you finally learned to do it. What is Valentine s Day about? What do you like to do with your family on the weekends? talk to an animal, which would you choose? What would you want to talk about? Why is it important to be honest? What is the ideal student? How would you recognize him or her? How easy is it for you to laugh at yourself? Why is that a skill that you might want to develop? What is the difference between being lonely and being alone? List all the things that make you happy. Did you ever apologize for something you didn t do? Explain why. What makes you proud to be an American? Write and explain. What kinds of things put you in a good mood? Explain. Write a story about you as a superhero.

11 March Journal Topics You find a magic bean. Tell what happens. Do you have a lucky charm? Explain. What are the best things about rainy days? List the things you like to do just for fun. Do you own anything that you would never sell for any price? Explain why you would never sell it. set out on an adventure tomorrow, where would you go and how would you get there? What do you like to do together with your whole family? Think about your favorite restaurant. What makes it so special? If you had the power to turn yourself into an animal anytime you could, what animal would you choose? Explain. Write a story about a time you found a magical four-leaf clover. What would you do if you found a pot of gold? You stubble upon a time machine. Write a story about where it takes you. be principal for the day, what changes would you make? What advice would you give your younger brother or sister? If you had a suggestion box at home, what suggestions would you make? Describe the spring using your 5 senses. invent a new ice cream flavor, what would it be? Describe it in detail.

12 April Journal Topics favorite part about spring? Why is Earth Day important? What can you do differently to help protect the environment? You turned into a drop of rain, write about your adventure. Do you think recycling is important or a waste of time? Explain your answer. least favorite weather? Explain why. What makes you special or unique? Explain your answer. Write about your life as an adult if you never learned how to read. How do you feel about growing up? What is good about it? What is bad about it? favorite ride at the amusement park? Explain your answer. Invent the best dessert in the whole world. Describe the ingredients and how it is made. be a superstar in any sport when you grow up, what sport would you choose? Explain. What season of the year do you like best? Write the reasons of your choice. Write a poem. Make a list of things you like to do when you are alone. change one thing about your life, what would it be? Explain. What are your plans for the weekend?

13 May Journal Topics Explain why you think you are, or are not a good loser. Do you think teaching is a difficult profession? Explain your answer. travel through time, what time would you like to visit? Explain why. If there were three children in your family, which one would you want to be, the oldest, youngest, or the middle child? suddenly give yourself a talent that you don t presently have, what would it be? Explain. What is the current fad? Explain why you do or do not like it. Can you remember a time when you felt envious of a brother, sister, or friend? Explain your answer. change yourself into any inanimate object, what object would you turn into? Give reasons for your choice.. Describe an experience in detail concentrating on the senses. Try to smell, taste, feel, see, and hear what you are writing about. What do you like or dislike about your neighborhood? Describe the perfect Saturday. What do you think you can learn from a butterfly? favorite thing to do in the summer? What was your favorite project this year? favorite thing about spring? Why is Memorial Day important? Describe a trip you would like to take this summer.

14 June Journal Topics Tell about a perfect summer weekend. What are your plans for the 4 th of July? design the perfect playground, what would you include? Explain go a summer camp of your choice, where would you go? Explain. What will you miss about this school year? What advice do you have for next year s students? Describe summer using your 5 senses. You are shipwrecked; write a story about your adventure.

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