Book excerpt: Journal writing is a wonderful way to begin a life long habit of writing. Children become aware of their life and their actions by writing about their experiences. They learn to think about their options and choices in life.This wide array of authentic journal writing ideas is guaranteed to spark your language-arts curriculum by inviting your students to write and reflect on what they read. Parents find the writing prompts help their children develop a love for journaling. There are 365 thought-provoking, quotations, sayings and proverbs that inspire children and help them develop the habit of daily, meaningful, authentic writing.