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Perfect for parents and children! Oct 09, 2009
By CheekyMommaof2
My daughter LOVES this journal and so do I. Not only is it very kid-friendly, it really motivates them to share their thoughts and feelings. In addition, they get to be creative and use their artistic skills. Each page has a place to write the date in which they completed that particular page, it's going to make a wonderful keepsake for many years to come. One day when she's grown, my daughter will be able to open that book and take a trip down memory lane.
There are pages that ask about friends, family, school, struggles, strengths, some scribble pages and much more! The cover and the pages are thick and sturdy, so I know that they will be able to withstand the multiple uses by little hands!
I would recommend this book to anyone with young children. It would also make the perfect gift! As a matter of fact, I'm giving one to my 5 year old neice for her birthday next month!
Two Parents' Reviews Sep 17, 2009
By R. Hardway
My husband's review:
The Daily Doodle, by Dr. Janet Mentore Lee, is a delightfully creative adventure for children and their parents.
Pages for forty-eight days of journal entries are provided. Each page has space for a current date and adequate room to write, draw, or express oneself. Prompts are given as a point of departure for each day's journal entry. For example, "The highlight of the day was . . ." appears at the top of the page, but most of the space is blank for doodling, writing, drawing, pasting as the child muses on how best to describe the day's highlight.
Parents help by discussing the prompt with their child, then labeling any less than clear drawings or doodles. This will help immensely in later years when parents and their children sit down to think back about keeping the child's journal, and the large oval with two misshapen rectangles on the top and multiple more or less straight lines protruding from the oval is labeled "Portrait of Uncle Fred."
The Daily Doodle introduces children to the art of journal keeping, an activity that many children will continue throughout their lives. Parents have the opportunity to connect with the child and tap into the child's inner vision in ways that previously may not have occurred to them. Parents also can coordinate activities, and even assist in the creative process.
The Daily Doodle is a great exercise in creative thinking. Children will enjoy the challenge and parents will enjoy watching and assisting their children's rise to the challenge.
My review:
I was very excited to get the opportunity to review "The Daily Doodle". As a young girl and later as a teenager I was very much into keeping my own diary, and I've tried as an adult to keep up with my journaling, though I must admit it was much easier to do when I was younger. Knowing what an outlet journaling has been for me in my life, I was excited to begin my own two children, ages 6 and 4, on the path to keeping their own journal.
My first thought upon receiving the books and looking through them was how much fun they would be to fill out. Honestly, I wanted one of my own! The format and font is even fun and kid-friendly. My husband has already described in his review above how each page has a place at the top to put the date and then a prompt to get your child's creative juices flowing. There's even a break every now and then, called a "Scribble Break", for them to just let loose with whatever they want. Some prompt examples are: "A favorite thing I like to do with my family is....." or "I worry about...." or "I get sad when..." or "The activity I enjoy the most is...".
Every night for three weeks now my husband and I have included "The Daily Doodle" in our bedtime routine, and let me tell you, it has been a great way to get to know our children better. I had no idea my six-year-old daughter would instantly think of chocolate when she was asked the prompt "My mother...." or that if she could have three wishes she would wish for, first, all the High School Musical DVDs, second, to go fishing with Grandpa, and third, snow for Christmas. And imagine how it made my heart melt when my four-year-old son completed "I love..." simply with "my family" along with a cute little picture of the four of us, complete with purple hair and two differently-colored eyes.
To sum up my review of "The Daily Doodle" I'd just like to say buy it, make time for it, and use it. The time spent with your child will be priceless - not only to you but to them also.
A+ From My Kids! Aug 23, 2009
By Angela Vinez
Both of my boys (ages almost 5 and 6) absolutely loved this book! (Good thing we got 2!) There are several things that impress me about The Daily Doodle. First, I love that it inspires creativity. My almost 5 year old is just learning how to draw recognizable objects, and you can actually see his little mind just working away while he's using this book. Next, I *love* that I can keep a record of their artwork and how their little minds think all in one place. Sure, we'll still have loose papers, but this is a great way to keep my favorites without all of the clutter. It's already in the book, and the book doesn't take up much room! And I love watching their progress over time; to see how much they'll advance, how much better their artwork will get. I can track their progress easily by going through the book.
These are the memories I want to keep forever. These are the moments I will treasure, and heck - I can even pull these books out years down the road and embarrass them if I need to. :)
I would absolutely recommend The Daily Doodle to anyone with kids in the 4 - 7 age range. And I would recommend buying new books often. Your kids will love them, and it's a great, clutter-free way of keeping their talents all in one place.
Daily Doodle - Excellent Beginning Journal For Kids Aug 14, 2009
By C. Cowger
As a journal writer myself, I understand the importance of keeping a journal. I was thrilled with "The Daily Doodle". It is a journal for kids ages 4-7. It is wonderfully designed and written so kids can have their say about their day. Each page has a place at the top to write the date followed by a question to answer. I am sure this will be the beginning of a long journal writing life for children.
The questions include but not limited to the following:
My favorite thing I like to do with my family is...
The activity I enjoy the most is.....
I am really good at......
I need help with......
This journal gives the child an outlet to put both positive and negative things concerning their lives on paper. It helps them to be creative in a way that is necessary to get to know both themselves and the world around them.
I give this book a 5 Star rating and recommend it to all parents of children ages 4 to 7. I think it will be a great outlet for kids to get control of their emotions, feelings and talents.
Parents Don't Want To Miss This Book! Aug 08, 2009
By Thomas Meeker
If you're a parent, counselor, or work with young children on a regular basis, you don't want to miss this book. Packed into 60 pages is an amazing way to help your child discover more about themselves while having a great time and feeling good about doing it. "The Daily Doodle" is easy to use, but the author included some great tips on how to make this an interactive experience for both you and your child. Each page has a topic then allows your child to express themselves as they feel the need to do. For instance, the 'Bedtime' page might be a place for drawing/writing about their dreams or it may be a place where they show you exactly why they are afraid of the monsters under their bed. It is all up to them. Geared for ages 4-7, but certainly easily modified for children of all ages. If you want to buy one book to help you and your child discover all new things about their world, I would start here.
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