Rock Log Kids

Journal About Rocks and Minerals

The positive effects of journaling--especially for children--have been celebrated for decades. Journaling helps to build self-esteem while also enhancing skills in writing, drawing, and observation Rock Log Kids is the perfect introduction to journaling and to nature. Created by Daniel Brandt and DeAnna Brandt, the book's 60 Log pages present simple questions that gently guide children to record and to draw their important rock and mineral observations. An additional 5 Photo/Art pages are ideal for pasting pictures or creating more artwork. Plus, a Log Tips page offers special hints for using this book, and a Life List allows kids to keep track of all the different rocks and minerals found. The result is a one-of-a-kind keepsake that families will cherish forever. So bring Rock Log Kids on your next outing. Play some games, and try a project. Write about your experiences. Draw what you see. Have fun, and enjoy nature

About the Author:

Daniel Brandt grew up in the woods of Minnesota. He has worked with children during summer park programs and is a freelance graphic designer. He and his brother were the inspiration for and first users of the Nature Journals series.

DeAnna Brandt is an artist and an author. She and her husband raised their sons in the woods, which provided endless nature encounters. Her Nature Journals were created out of a need to record those experiences.