Here are some recent samples of Zane's morning journaling (before the start of school). I love to read the things he writes about and the things that stick with him. He often writes historically too, like about events that took place a couple of years ago. This work isn't graded, so he doesn't have to worry about punctuation or taking his time too much. Yet his pictures are always so detailed and happy.
"I like spring because the flowers bloom and when the sun is out more and I get (to play outside more.)"