I'm wondering what kind of "quality response"  we should expect in these journals.

I know that sometimes I am disappointed by what I see the children writing down or remembering as the important aspect of the lesson. But just because what they consider important doesn't jive with my thoughts, maybe they are just seeing something different, but just as valid for them.

I know that often I expect too much from the children and have to remember that their faith is developing layer by layer and not necessarily at the pace that I want.

When we find the time to do the journaling (about 1/2 of the time) I think it provides a good reflection time after a sometimes rousing workshop. It provides a quietening down time. Even if nothing else gets on the paper except a sticker.

Maureen