Several months ago, I wrote
a blog post about Abby Cadet... the young author who wrote and published
Living in Two Homes Is Tough when she was 9 years old. Since then, she
has written a second children's book and has released a series of gratitude
journals for children. (Pretty amazing, yes?) Today's blog post is a
product review of one of Abby Cadet's gratitude journals that can be used at
home or at school. Keep reading to learn more!
This is an unpaid review of a Brave Butterfly Gratitude Journal. I was
given a promotional journal in exchange for my HONEST review. To learn
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Publisher's Description
This gratitude journal from the Brave Butterfly Collection is a self-exploration journal designed to focus on being thankful and kind. This guide will help children embrace gratitude and appreciate what they have. Each page is a daily kid-friendly space to think about something you are thankful for, how you felt about your day, who you were kind to, and who was kind to you. When you start each day by writing down something you are thankful for - your family, your home, your favorite teacher - you begin each day on a positive note. Doing it daily will help to develop a habit to focus on the blessings you have. Grab one for a friend to be thankful and kind together as brave butterflies!🍎 Title: The Brave Butterfly Gratitude Journal for Kids
🍎 Creator: Abby Cadet, age 10
🍎 Publisher: Brave Kid Press
🍎 Date: August 13, 2020
🍎 Pages: 110
The Cover
The first thing that struck me when I opened the package the journal came in
was how bright and eye-catching the
Brave Butterfly Gratitude Journal's cover is. Abby chose colors
and cover art that would appeal to both boys and girls. The
illustrations on the cover made me excited to see what was on the pages
inside! The cover is made of thick cardstock and has a glossy
coating. If a teacher were to use this journal in the classroom, it'd
hold up pretty well in a student's desk or book box.
Inside Pages
There are 110 pages in the Brave Butterfly Gratitude Journal that
follow a set pattern. On the first page, there is an outline
drawing of a jar. Children can write positive words and other
self-affirmations in this jar. On the next five pages...
one for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday maybe?... the
pages are identical. Each of those five pages asks children to
record:
- the date
- how they feel
- what they are thankful for
- who they were kind to
- who was kind to them
- what they are looking forward to the next day
After these five pages, the pattern starts over with another jar for the children
to fill in.
Using Gratitude Journals at School
A lot of elementary school teachers like to use journaling as a quiet and
reflective way to end the school day. I can easily see the
Brave Butterfly Gratitude Journal being used in a classroom setting
like this. Writing in these journals would give young students a chance
to check in with themselves, reflect on the feelings they had throughout the
day, and focus on the positive things that have and will happen to
them. Depending on their ages and writing abilities, students can
respond in words, phrases, sentences, or illustrations. I think 1st to third grade students would get the most benefit from these journals.
Did you enjoy reading about Abby's gratitude journal? If so, check out
these other blog posts about mindfulness and gratitude:
- Living in Two Homes Is Tough by Abby Cadet (age 9)
- The Smiley Girl by Emmanuel Ndayishimiye and Ornella Ngabire
- The Bridge of the Golden Wood by Karl Beckstrand
- Love Grows Love by Lauren Grabois Fischer
- 10+ Children's Books About Mindfulness
- Right Now, I Am Fine by Dr. Daniela Owen
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