Healing and Growth Journaling Prompts for Kids Under 10

Kids under 10 are full of imagination, curiosity, and big feelings that they are still learning to understand. Sometimes, it can be tricky for them to explain how they feel or why something matters to them. Journaling can be a fun and gentle way for children to explore their emotions, practice gratitude, and build confidence in who they are. With the right prompts, writing becomes more than just putting words on paper. It becomes a safe place for self-expression and growth.

1. Write about your favorite memory and why it’s special to you.

2. What is something you learned this week that made you proud?

3. Write about a mistake you made and what you learned from it.

4. Write or draw about a time you were brave.

5. What is a new thing you tried recently, and how did it help you grow?

6. Write a letter to yourself encouraging bravery and patience.

7. Write about something new you want to try and how it might make you feel.

8. Write about a time you solved a problem on your own.

9. If you could plant a “feelings garden,” what emotions would you grow?

10. Write about a time you forgave someone and how it made you feel inside.

A Kind Send-Off

Journaling at a young age can be more than just practicing writing or drawing—it can be a way for children to understand themselves and the world around them. These prompts encourage kids under 10 to explore feelings, remember happy moments, and imagine possibilities. With gentle guidance, journaling becomes a safe space for self-expression and growth. Over time, this habit can help children carry a strong sense of self-worth and resilience into their teenage years and beyond.