The family theme is common at the pre-K level and provides several topics for journaling. An introductory topic is to write or draw about their family members. Expand the family theme to create more journal topics. Ideas include family activities, family vacations, home, hobbies and how their families make them feel. This journal topic encourages the kids to think more about what a family means and how it functions. Kids also gain an appreciation for their own families.
The changing seasons and holidays throughout the year offer journal topic ideas for preschoolers. This age group is often learning more about the seasons and what happens during each one. They are more familiar with different holidays but might not completely understand what happens on those holidays. Seasonal journal topic ideas include activities during that season, what you see out the window, plant life, animal life and the type of clothing you wear during particular seasons. Holiday topics might ask kids to write about how they celebrate, their favorite holiday memories or the purpose of the holiday.
Animals are a common interest for many pre-K students, making it a fitting journal theme. Ask kids to write or draw about their own pets. Kids who don't have a pet can write about a pet they would like to own. Expand on the pet theme by asking the kids to journal about caring for a pet. Another idea is to write about their favorite animals. If you are studying a particular type of animal or animals from a particular region, have the kids choose an animal that fits that category.
Science incorporates a variety of topics, from growing plants to melting icicles. Journaling about science topics allows the kids to further explore the concepts and develop a better sense of understanding. One idea is to use the journal to record observations from science experiments in class. The kids can draw pictures to show what happened during the experiment.