Child’s Prayer Journal

A journal is a wonderful way to keep a record of thoughts and ideas. That’s why I came up with this child’s prayer journal. If a child is old enough to describe their thoughts then they are old enough to journal. It doesn’t need to start with words, pictures and images are also important.

Easy enough to put together for elementary aged children. This DIY Child’s Prayer Journal measures 4″ x 4 1/4″. One sheet of standard paper can be cut to make 4 pages for the prayer journal – so be sure to print out several pages to encourage daily journaling. Printable pages for the journal include: Prayers for Others, Prayers for Myself, Today’s Bible Verse and Thing’s I’m Thankful For.

Also see 10 Tips for encouraging Kids to keep a Journal.

How to Make a Child’s Prayer Journal

• Scissors
• Hole punch
• Binder ring
• Two colors of craft foam
• White printer paper
• Sequins for decorating
• Craft glue
• Prayer Journal cover and Cross
• Prayer Journal pages

Instructions:

• Print out the Prayer Journal cover and Cross on the white printer paper. This is for tracing onto the craft foam.
• Print out the Prayer Journal pages on the white printer paper. These are the pages of the journal, so print ans many pages as you would like to start your journal. More can be added later.
• Have the children cut the journal template for the front and back covers and Cross. Then trace the rectangle on to craft foam for the front and back covers and cut out. Next, trace the Cross on to a different color of craft foam and cut it out.
• Cut apart the Prayer Journal pages and punch a hole where indicated.
• Punch holes in the same location on the Cross, and the front and back journal covers.
• Assemble the child’s prayer journal starting with the back cover. Next add the inside pages, front cover and Cross.
• Children can then decorate their prayer journals. Suggestions are to use markers, sequins or glitter glue. Something that will stay securely attached to the craft foam.

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