One thing I really love about this time of year is the chance to make it all new. Sure, you can make changes anytime, but the close of a year always seems to prompt us to re-evaluate.
A few years ago I made a significant change in my life. I participated in a support group for people wishing to make it a habit to get up before their family every day and start their day with God’s Word. Just this one little thing changed everything for me. I became more faithful in reading the Word, I was a much happier mom, and surprisingly my to-do list was much easier to accomplish.
With this in mind, I have encouraged my children to create similar habits when it comes to their time in God’s Word. We generally do more in-depth studies during the school day, but I still wanted them to get into the habit of reading the Word, praying, and journaling about their experience.
One thing I noticed quickly was that they got tired of the same study method. Even with a really open-ended one, they just didn’t enjoy the same thing day after day. So I began creating notebook pages for them, with methods that would rotate on a daily basis.
This free printable journal is a combination of our favorite journal pages all wrapped up into one. I love that it encourages them to dig deep and think about the Scripture in different ways. There are 7 pages in all.
Quiet Time Journal for Kids
Cover page—>>
This year I’m going to bind the notebook with our binding machine. I will make this page out of cardstock so it is extra sturdy. You could also create your journal in a 3-ring binder. The cover page could go in the slot on the front and you could then decide as you go how many of each page you might need.
Blessings and Favorites page–>>
The next page is a monthly page. I will print out 12 of these (back to back, so only 6 pieces of paper). The purpose of these pages is to record our blessings, jot down favorite verses, and even note some ongoing prayer needs. I really enjoy looking back to see what God did several months ago!
Study pages–>>
There are 4 different study pages. Each one has different questions to encourage students to think about Scripture and dig deep into their lives. I plan to print these off back to back so that my children can rotate through a different one each day. However, you could do several weeks on one study type and then several weeks on the next. It’s totally up to you.
Bonus Notes page–>>
The final element to the journal is a blank page. I thought this would be nice for the kids to be able to jot down any notes or extra things they think of. I intend to make a few to stick in the back. Of course, it’s wide open, so use it as you please!
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Leigh says
Love these study pages. I have 5 kids ages 10 – 16 that I have been trying to encourage to get into God’s word on their own every day. I think these pages will be a huge help.
Kim Sorgius says
I’m so glad to hear this! Let me know how it goes. I’d love to hear how your kids enjoyed them. (Or even if they didn’t!)
Nicole says
I love this. Thank you!! I’m subscribing now! 🙂
Faith says
Thanks so much for making these because I know that I will use them for myself because other Prayer Journals I have seen are just too deep for me, and this one you make at a kid level which quite honestly works much better for me.
Claire says
Was thinking the same thing. Reassuring to know I am not alone!
Sherie says
Me too
dee says
Me three!
Hailey says
Me four
Jacqueline says
Thank you
Amy S. says
Mother of two. Thanks so much!!
Kim Sorgius says
You’re welcome!
Lorena says
Love this! I just subscribed and confirmed my email address so I seen all the freebies that come with subscribing but I’m not on my computer right now so if I want to print them out later, how can I do that? Can I just come back on here to print them or go back through the email to confirm my email or something? Thank you and sorry for all the questions.
Kim Sorgius says
You’ll be able to download anytime. Just come back here and enter your email. It will take you to the download page!
Laticha LaVallee says
This look great to help my boys with Bible study time!
Tami Haney says
I have subscribed and downloaded the Macfonts to get these printables. It doesn’t allow me to get there. It just keeps making me download the macfonts over and over. Can you email it to me?
Kim Sorgius says
I have no idea what you are talking about. What Macfonts?
Heather says
I am so excited about these pages … I know you prepared this for your children, but I am actually going to do this for myself!!! I, similar to your posting above, have wanted to make significant changes in my life when it comes to God’s Word and I just haven’t been successful so far. I am hoping with added prayer and these pages 2015 will be different for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I will be subscribing immediately!
Kim Sorgius says
I love it! You go girl!
Heather says
You are so creative – thank you for blessing others with the talent our Father gives you!
Kim Sorgius says
Thank you for the sweet words. 🙂
Bianca says
Very helpful pages! Thanks! Is it possible to get them in spanish? If you don´t have them you can send me a pdf where I can translate the pages. Thank you very much!
Kim Sorgius says
I’m sorry but I don’t have them in Spanish.
Uther Tucker says
I would like to use these for my sunday school class. Will this be okay to print out for them?
Thank You
Kim Sorgius says
Yes, that will be fine, but please make sure that the copyright info is included in case they would like to visit the site! 🙂
Yvette Farrell says
Hi. What type of journaling bible do you recommend for kids ages 11 and 13? Thanks
Evelyn says
Last week we hosted a kid camp and I am so thankful God led me to your site. I had been wanting to create a journal for the kids to do a daily log of the teachings and what God was speaking to their hearts and let me tell you, they all loved the layout, and I noticed how easy it made it for them to put their thoughts into paper.
We took kids from 6 – 18 years old and some of them struggle a little bit on a blank sheet of paper. My daughter is one of them and ever since we came back from the retreat, she grabs her journal when we have quiet time and she journals away happy.
Praise God for what he is doing through you and may he continue to use you for the glory of his Kingdom.
I just purchased your book of “things to teach kids about quiet time” and we will be implementing it as a lesson plan in our kids ministry.
Here is a recap of our retreat ?
https://vimeo.com/174135187
Blessings,
Evelyn.
Kim Sorgius says
Thank you so much for sharing with me! I loved the video and am honored you used my resources. God is good! Praying for the hearts of the children you ministered to!
Jennifer says
Hi! I love these pages! I am very excited to implement them with n my own children!
I also teach 1st and 2nd grade sunday school. I have a mix of reading and learning to read. I also have a mix of backgrounds–some in a strong Christian home and some in a home with one Christian parent or no Christian parents.
Are there any recommendations you can make to help my early readers/writers do something similar. I have tried having them draw, but one child in particular hates drawing and a few others don’t understand and draw purple elephants or monsters. I really wish I had a good way to engage them a little more.
Kim Sorgius says
For the little ones, I really prefer to talk about it and have them talk to me about what we read or learned. It goes much farther when you remove the writing/drawing barrier.
Mary says
I very rarely comment on blogs, but I had to write and tell you THANK YOU for compiling these amazing 87 pages of awesomeness!!! I got here because of the kids’ journal pages I found on your pinterest, but I ended up printing the entire workbook and I love LOVE all of the ideas and activities in it, especially the tips for spiritual growth and connectedness as a family. I am going to start using these with my boys (7 and 11) immediately, and I just HAD to tell you thank you so so much for all of the time you invested into each and every page, I can feel your heart’s love for God in every line you wrote, I can tell you it wasn’t just a “project” for you, it goes deeper than that. May God bless you 10 fold for this gift you have presented my family (and others) with!