Self-Expression Through Creative Journaling: April

This will be a repeating one-time class in the art of creative visual journaling. This technique is gaining popularity on many social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram and is a wonderful way for children of any age to use their creativity to journal their thoughts and ideas. Below you will find a list of suggested supplies, which we will use to create our journal pages as a group. After creating a page, we will discuss what we would like to write in our journal for that day. Students are encouraged to share whatever they are comfortable with, but will not be required to share anything they would like to keep private. This type of journaling is a healthy way for any child to express their big and small feelings. This class is appropriate for all ability levels. 

Suggested supplies for this class include:
3 or more colors of card stock or construction paper
Stickers or cut-outs in at least 3 different designs 
Glue stick or double-sided tape
Colored pencils
Your favorite pen for writing
(Optional) Washi tape in at least 3 different designs
(Optional) Scrapbooking cards
(Optional) Printed pictures of people and things you love

In our 60 minute class, we will focus on three themes in our journals. Each month, new themes will be created!

Our April pages are:
1. Looking Into the Future
	On this page learners will be encouraged to think about what they want their future to look like. Here we can dream about what 
        we want to do, where we want to go, and experiences we dream of having someday.
2. A Few of my Favorite Things
	This page will inspire us to appreciate the things we love, whether it's our people, our animals, or our meaningful belongings. 
3. When I've Had a Tough Day...
	Learners will be encouraged to explore positive ways to deal with negative or disappointing situations on this page. They'll also be 
        encouraged to look for the "silver lining" in any circumstance that may be frustrating to them.