✨ New or experienced: Journaling is for everyone ✨

Whether staring at a blank page feels intimidating or you already have a stack of half-filled notebooks at home, this club is for you.

This is a creative class designed especially for tweens and teens who want think of writing as a way of thinking and self-expression.

🚫 What This Is Not 🚫

Grammar or spelling class

Essay writing

Being corrected, graded, or “fixed”

Forced sharing

Deep emotional writing on demand

Writing prompts you have to follow

Pressure to be creative, funny, or impressive

🌱 What You’ll Get Instead 🌱

A low-pressure space to write

Gentle guidance (not rules)

Time to think, scribble, doodle, or reflect

Prompts you can use — or ignore

Writing that belongs only to you

The option to share

A routine that makes writing feel like its a part of your life

This club is about process, not performance

🕯️ How It Works 🕯️

We meet once a week.

Each session includes:

A short (optional) journaling prompt or idea

Quiet writing time

Sharing and discussion

🧺 What You’ll Need 🧺

Very little — but you’re encouraged to get cozy!

A notebook or journal (any kind!)

Pens or pencils- fountain pens welcome if you want to get fancy

A warm drink (tea, cocoa, etc.)

Something cozy:

blanket, hoodie, stuffie, pillow

A favorite snack (highly encouraged)

✏️ What You’ll Learn ✏️

By participating, you will:

Build confidence expressing your thoughts in writing

Learn that writing doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful

Develop a habit of reflection and self-expression

Practice slowing down and focusing

Explore creativity without pressure

Discover writing as a tool for thinking, not just schoolwork

Learn how journaling can support emotions, stress, and everyday life

Most importantly, you'll learn that your thoughts are worth writing down.

🧠 For Grown-Ups: Why Journaling Matters 🧠

Research consistently shows that journaling supports mental and emotional well-being — especially for kids and teens navigating a fast, high-pressure world.

Studies have found that journaling can:

Reduce stress and anxiety

Improve emotional regulation

Increase focus and attention

Support resilience and self-awareness

Help process feelings in a healthy, private way

In an era of constant notifications and social comparison, journaling offers a quiet, uninterrupted time to think.