DIY Kids Prayer Journal

2 min read September 13, 2026 Shauna Krantz
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Prayer is powerful. Prayer teaches us to let go and have faith in our heavenly Father. Prayer gives us the opportunity to be selfless, it helps us up when we get knocked down and it keeps us going each and every day. All three of my kids, Ella, Annie and Evan, started Breakaway camp at our local Bayside church this week and we thought making these fun prayer journals would be a great way to celebrate!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Depending on the size of the foam sheets, you can cut them in half to make a smaller prayer journal. Use the 8.5 1/2" foam sheet to make a larger journal.

DIY Kids Prayer Journal step 1
Step
2

Fold some 8.5x11" sheets of copy paper (or binder paper with lines) in half and stick inside the journal cover. If you created a pocket sized journal, cut the paper down to size.

DIY Kids Prayer Journal step 2
Step
3

With a single hole punch, punch three holes down the binding of the journal. Use yarn to tie the foam cover and paper together.

DIY Kids Prayer Journal step 3
Step
4

Spell out "Prayer Journal" with large self-adhesive foam letters. Have your child add their name using the mini foam letters at the bottom.

DIY Kids Prayer Journal step 4
Step
5

Decorate your prayer journal with colorful sharpies and the foam religious shapes! I found these gorgeous cross bookmarks and mini shuttle pens to help with journaling!

DIY Kids Prayer Journal step 5

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