Writing Journal
This year we will begin an exploration into the world of
Writer’s Workshop, a writing program where kids get to
select their own writing topics and produce amazing
stories. For our journey, each child will need to collect
magazine clippings and photos that they can use to
decorate their Writer’s Workshop notebook.
The items collected should be words, phrases, pictures
and photos that represent your child and that help them
to think of stories of their life. Everything must be flat and
securely glued to the front and back covers of your
composition book. For example, my notebook has photos
of family, my favorite treat (brownies), my favorite book
series, my hobbies (photography and scrapbooking, my
favorite cartoon characters (Suzy Zoo), and an
assortment of words and phrases that I found in
magazines that describe me and ideas I like (Smart, Kidfriendly, Walking on Sunshine, A Great Idea Made Better,
Play and Learn, neighbors, Whole Lotta Love, etc)
You can get pictures, words, and phrases from magazines, computers, or personal
collections. Here are some things that should be included on your journal cover:
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YOUR CHILD’S NAME - MUST include your child’s name on the cover which can be
displayed using stickers, computer printouts, or hand written in colorful letters.
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Family and Friends: photos (include pets) of family members, celebrations,
traditions, home, friends, etc.
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Travel: some favorite places, places you have visited, a vacation photo, places you
hope to see some day, etc.
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Hobbies: a photo of you playing a sport, activities/hobbies you enjoy doing,
collections
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Favorites: foods, colors, books, authors, games, music, songs, movies, TV shows,
restaurants, snack foods, celebrities,
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Smiles: pictures that remind you of something funny or just make you happy.
Thanks,
Mrs. Toohey
P.S. I will cover your child’s journal with contact paper so all pictures must lay flat on the front
and back covers. Be Creative and Have Fun!