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Make Your Kids Journalists

on August 13, 2012 at 7:21 AM

papermate pensThe following is a sponsored post from InkJoy.

How much do your kids know about your parents and their relatives? Are they able to spend a lot of time with them? Turn them into journalists today! Let them each choose a family member they'd like to interview. This is a great way for kids to learn more about their ancestry and how life has changed overtime. Give each of your kids an InkJoy pen and have them write questions to ask family members.

Brainstorm questions with your kids to help them get started.

  • What year were you born?
  • What was your favorite book to read?
  • What technology do you wish you had as a kid?

If your family lives close by, take your kids to interview them in person. Let them choose a different color pen to record answers. It'll be easier for them to read their notes later. If in-person visits aren't possible, video chat or give your relatives a call.

Have each of your kids present the most interesting answers to everyone in the family.

What do you think your kids will ask?


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  • Leele...
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    Leelee1008

    August 13, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I recieved INk Joy pens for an influencer.... I love them. My middle child tried to swipe my purple pen LOL.


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    guest

    August 13, 2012 at 11:18 AM
    Make sure it's an ink joy, this activity absolutely WILL NOT work with a bic...
  • TheBa...
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    TheBabyFactory4

    August 13, 2012 at 5:11 PM
    I got inkjoy pens from cm too and I love them. My oldest DD loves them too
  • jessi...
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    jessicasmom1

    August 13, 2012 at 9:52 PM
    thanks I got the inkjoy pens , they are packed in DD's backpack we liked them very well. Never skipped a mark
  • lalas...
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    lalasmama2007

    August 13, 2012 at 11:00 PM
    I want to try the InkJoy pens!
  • kellynh
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    kellynh

    August 14, 2012 at 7:58 AM
    My ink joy pens have now all been lifted by kids...lol!! Now I have to buy some more!!! I'm getting the retractable... And hiding them!!! Lol!!
  • MamaM...
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    MamaMandee

    August 14, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    I think this would be a fun idea to see what each of my kids would asking being they are each 5 years apart from each other!! 


  • MamaM...
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    MamaMandee

    August 14, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    BTW LOVE the pens!!!! 


  • aneela
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    aneela

    August 14, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    These look cool and I like the interview idea


  • MamaB...
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    MamaBear2cubs

    August 14, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Cute idea!


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