Journal Prompts

Journal Prompt #20 – Kids

Where is your favorite spot to play in your yard? What games do you play there? Have you ever camped there? Why is it better than anywhere else in your yard?

Journal Prompt #19 – Silly

Would you rather live in a giant igloo or a cave? Who would live there with you and what games would you play? How would you stay warm? Where in the world would it be located? What you have any pets? What sorts of dangers would your shelter hold? How long do you think you could live there?

Journal Prompt #18 – Anyone

Where is the favorite spot you’ve traveled in the world? Why? Describe the sites, sounds, smells and general atmosphere. What were the people like? Did you learn anything new from this place? Will you return?

Journal Prompt #17 – Adults

How did your grandparents influence you while growing up? Do you try to mimic them in your own parenting or lifestyle? What was the most valuable lesson you learned from your Grandparents?

Journal Prompt #16 – Teenagers

What is one thing you wish your parents would stop nagging you about? Why do you think they nag you so much? Do you sometimes try to push their buttons because you’re annoyed. How can you guys reach a compromise?

Journal Prompt #15 – Kids

Where is your favorite place to eat out? How often do you get to go there? Is it only for special occasions? What do you usually order? Do you think you could make similar food at home?

Journal Prompt #14 – Silly

Would you rather be a fire breathing dragon or a bear with wings? Who would win in a fight? What is your favorite mythical creature and why?

Journal Prompt #13 – Anyone

Do you know a foreign language? Which one and why? How has using it benefited your life? How to you practice? If you don’t know a foreign language, why not? Do you wish you spoke one? How can you start learning?

Journal Prompt #12 – Adults

Do you prefer city, highway or back road driving? In city driving, what irritates you the most? How do you entertain yourself in highway driving? What is your favorite back road to drive on?

Journal Prompt #11 – Teenagers

Which teacher has been the most influential in your life? How so? Has he or she given you guidance outside of the classroom? How have you shown him or her your appreciation?

Journal Prompt #10 – Kids

What is your favorite home cooked meal your mom makes? How often do you get to have it? Is it better than when other moms make it? What do you like to drink with this meal? Would you eat it every day if you could? What’s second best?

Journal Prompt #9 – Anyone

Have you ever grown something (like a plant)? How long did it take and was it tough? What did creating life from a seed feel like? Did you feel any special energy from the room it lived in? Will you grow anything else in the future? Maybe plant an entire garden?

Journal Prompt #8 – Adults

Describe both the best and worst jobs you’ve ever had. Was it the actual work or the people you worked with? How long were you at these jobs? What’s your dream job? What are you doing to make that dream job a reality?

Journal Prompt #7 – Teenagers

Who is your current crush on? Does he or she have any idea? Do you want to tell him or her? Why is he or she so special and why haven’t you told anyone? List some of your fondest memories with him or her.

Journal Prompt #6 – Kids

What cartoon character are you most like and why? Is it looks or personality? Dose this character have any other traits you would like?

Journal Prompt #5 – Silly

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why? Would other people have super powers too? Would you use it for good or evil? Would you tell people you had this super power? How would it change your life style?

Journal Prompt #4 – Anyone

Write about one time you stayed up ALL NIGHT. What did you do? Who were you with? What did you eat? How late did the sleep the next day? Would you do it again?

Journal Prompt #3 – Adults

What financial troubles are you dealing with right now? Are they affecting your personal life? What could you do to avoid new ones in the future? Has anyone been supporting you financially and do you think you will be able to pay them back? What most annoys you about money?

Journal Prompt #2 – Teenagers

What subject are you best at in school? Why do you think you’re better at it than others? Does the teacher make any difference? Have you always been interested in that subject? How has it applied to the “real world”?

Journal Prompt #1 – Any Age

I have just decided to embark on a 6 month journey to hike the Appalachian Trail.

What sorts of adventures of journeys do you day dream about? How realistic are they? What would you have to do to actually pursue this passion?