Keeping a regular journal supports emotional literacy and self-reflection. This activity allows children to record daily or weekly emotions, explore causes, and reflect on how they responded.
It develops:

• Vocabulary for describing internal states,
• Awareness of emotional patterns and triggers,
• Ownership over regulation strategies.

With teacher guidance or prompts, the journal becomes a space for self-expression and quiet reflection. Over time, it can serve as a valuable tool for both emotional learning and mental well-being.