As states slowly start to proceed forward, what are some adjustments you’ve made that are part of your daily routine now? Are there things you do now that you didn’t do before the pandemic?
Flip the script in this upside-down new world
If you were stuck on a desert island ...
You know the age-old, “if you were stuck on a desert island…” paradigm. Let’s remix that a bit and write about another scenario that’s all too real right now.
You’re stuck at home …
What items are helping you survive?
What item are you missing that you wish you had?
What would you do if you didn’t have access to technology?
Be descriptive and include lots of details, then share your thoughts with us here.
Writing Challenge from author Matt de la Peña: LOVE
Stay Social While Social Distancing
Recently I heard someone say: "We're physical distancing, not social distancing." We may not be able to see our loved ones in person right now, but that doesn't mean we can't stay connected. Reach out to someone and see how they're doing today! Text that friend you haven't talked to in a while, call your grandparents, check in with your teachers.
Then, write about that experience. Pay attention to how it feels when you connect meaningfully with someone you care about. How has physical distancing shaped your relationships? What have you learned? Has anything changed?
We will get through this together!
Daily Reflection Journal Prompts
A few months ago, who knew the world would be what it is today? These past few weeks have been full of change, so let’s use this time to also be reflective!
Every day for the rest of the week, use a small piece of paper and write a response to that day’s prompt. If you’re stuck, set a timer for 5 minutes and start writing anything that comes to your mind.
Day 1: What is the best thing that happened today? How did it make you feel?
Day 2: What’s one thing from the past month that you’re thankful for and why?
Day 3: What do you want to be when you’re older?
Day 4: Look around the space that you’re in – what’s one object that makes you feel happy and why?
Day 5: What is your favorite hobby as of right now?
Day 6: Who inspires you and why?
Day 7: What are you most proud of?
After you finish answering the prompt of the day, fold up your small piece of paper and place it in a container – it can be a mason jar, a small box or bottle, or anything else that you have at home. After the week is over, take out all of the pieces of paper, and spend some time reading and reflecting on what you wrote about in the past week. How do you feel about your responses?
Share your thoughts with us here.
