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DISCOVER THE LEARNING METHOD THAT IS...

💡 simple to use

💡 captures curiosity

💡 and grows creative, independent thinkers!

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...and see how journals can turn any learning tangent into something your child will treasure.

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PDF Journal - The Human Body Learning Journal

RRP $42 This fun yet comprehensive resource will take your child through a delightful journey as they discover more about their incredible body.

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PDF Journal - Periodic Table of Elements Research Journal

RRP $28 A simple and effective way for your child to learn about elements and familiarise themselves with the Periodic Table of Elements.

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PDF Journal - Bush Craft & Survival Guide

RRP $35 Ready to embrace your child's love of outdoor survival? This guide offers a unique learning experience with video links, recommended resources, and suggested activities.

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PDF Journal - Mythical and Legendary Creatures Research Journal

RRP $28 This fascinating and curious topic is a way to use your child's love of all things fantasy to get them researching and writing.

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WHO IT'S FOR

For parents:

Simplify learning without losing the spark... journals that follow what your child already loves.

For kids:

Spark creativity & independent thinking with hands-on, interest-led journals.

PDF journal - Unique Australian Animals - Amphibians & Reptiles

RRP $32 A Scaly, Slimy, and Seriously Fascinating Research Journal for All Ages

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PDF journal - My Dream Farm

RRP $32 If you have a farm loving child that is BUSTING at the seams to learn more about animals and farming then this is for you!

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PDF Journal - Dog Lover's Learning Journal

RRP $32 For the dog-loving students. Research the various breeds while learning fun science facts and more.

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PDF Journal - Spies & Secrets Foundation Journal

RRP $36 A fun journey into spies and their skillful secrets... investigate, expose, track and deduce the best ways to increase your sleuthing skills and intelligence on the topic of spies.

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Multiple topics to explore.

Bev reports:

"Beautifully presented journals, that my children enjoy."

GETTING STARTED IS EASY!

Pick a journal on a topic of interest.

Find some books and documentaries on the topic. Search the library, YouTube, or Grandma's bookshelf.

Watch your child dive right in, and dive in alongside them if you like. The joys of interest-led learning reaches far and wide.

Sit back and know they’re learning from what they love, engaged and interested.

PDF Journal - My own Book of History [2nd edition]

RRP $24 Encourages creativity Fit the puzzle pieces of history together Flexible and fun Creates a keepsake

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PDF journal - Kindy Kids learning journal

RRP $80 Introduce your kindergartener to learning journals and take the pressure off with this 20-week full curriculum program that covers the foundation for a full educational experience.

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PDF Journal - Military Weapons through the ages Unit Study journal

RRP $28 Guns, projectiles, drones, robots... what more could a military-loving child want?? Cover history in a fun and interest-led way.

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PDF Journal - Castles & Courtiers [2nd edition]

RRP $32 A castle lover's delight! For all things castles, knights and the Middle Ages.

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REAL FEEDBACK FROM REAL FAMILIES...

C. HOOPER

"My kids love these journals. They are packed full of resources to perfectly support their own research. My 13 year old works through her chosen journal in her free time, as she doesn't even see it as work! Couldn't be happier with them 😊"

E. TANG

"They aren’t boring texts but journals for a child to acquire independent research skills, record THEIR learning and express their individuality and creative self. They develop language skills and critical thinking on the stealth; the child doesn’t even know it!"

C. REYNEKE

"The material is of high quality, allowing plenty of freedom for interest-led learning but with right amount of “nudging” to ensure that material is covered in a very sensical way."

JAC

"Have bought several journals for my son and absolutely love them. Would highly recommend."

DIANE

"Inspiring content, easy to use and great journals! Love the look, user-friendly, and it's got a lovely personal touch."

Hi, I'm Mandy...

...the creator and designer behind Learning & Journaling.

I help parents raise curious, independent thinkers through a simple collection of interest-led learning journals.

I'm Mama to four completely individual kids with four completely different passions — our home is noisy, full of life, and never short of a new obsession to dive into. For years, our family's own learning journey has been shaped by following exactly what lit each of them up — and that's the same idea behind every journal I make: give a child's curiosity somewhere real to go.

It's an honour to be part of your family's learning adventure too.

PDF Journal - Australia States & Territories

RRP $32 A fun-filled geography journal for Aussie explorers of all ages A fun place to record all your discoveries about the country of Australia.

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PDF Journal - Celebration Days [2nd edition]: Historical events that shaped Australia

RRP $32 Learn the history of Australia through the significant Celebration Days. Each special day is linked to history of the relevant era.

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PDF Journal - Cat Lover's Learning Journal

RRP $32 For the cat-crazy students. Research the various breeds while learning fun science facts and more.

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PDF Journal - Backyard Explorer Garden Science journal

RRP $32 Learn science (the fun and constructive way) with gardening. A hands-on science journal that grows with your child

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PLEASE NOTE:

All journals are also available on Amazon as paperbacks.

SIMPLIFYING LEARNING

That's what Learning & Journaling is all about.

Whether you're looking for something that sparks curiosity alongside a set curriculum, want a resource that flexes around however your family learns, or simply want your child to fall in love with a topic and run with it...

The choice is yours.

Learning & Journaling offers a guided tour through interests, and opens the way for real learning tangents.

MORE FEEDBACK

REBECCA

"Amazing!

It's amazing such good quality content the ways of teaching is so fun and not just text book style learning. There is a lot of pages to print but it's cheaper than buying book after book elsewhere."

NADIA

"Great workbook, lots of different types of activities to keep the student interested. Great to keep as a reminder for the future or to show work progress."

L. SULLIVAN

"Top notch materials. Journaling through interests is a life changer. Love these journals and can't wait to try more!"

Are you tired of watching your curious, capable kid disappear into box-ticking, parrot-style learning?

I'm here to help you lean into your child's interests, spark real engagement, and trust the natural way kids actually learn.

My journals and short courses are designed to help you simplify learning, and make room for your child's curiosity to lead the way.

THE GOAL?

For you to stop stressing, and watch your child become exactly who they're meant to be.

“The things we learn, remember, and use are the things we seek out or meet in the daily, serious, non-school parts of our lives.”

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PDF Journal - Australia States & Territories

RRP $32 A fun-filled geography journal for Aussie explorers of all ages A fun place to record all your discoveries about the country of Australia.

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PDF Journal - Military Tanks & Armoured Vehicles Journal

RRP $36 💥 This journal provides the perfect platform for your child to launch into investigating, scrutinising, detecting and scoping out the best ways to increase their strategic and crucial intelligence on the topic of tanks and armoured vehicles. 😅

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PDF Journal - Spies & Secrets Foundation Journal

RRP $36 A fun journey into spies and their skillful secrets... investigate, expose, track and deduce the best ways to increase your sleuthing skills and intelligence on the topic of spies.

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PDF Journal - The Human Body Learning Journal

RRP $42 This fun yet comprehensive resource will take your child through a delightful journey as they discover more about their incredible body.

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MORE ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Mandy. I'm a risk-taker who loves the road less travelled. Wife to Digby, and mother of four lively, wonderfully individual kids. You'll hear a bit of South African mixed in my Aussie twang.

I create simple, practical tools that help parents raise curious, independent thinkers — kids who know who they are and what they uniquely bring to the world. My journals grew out of watching my own kids dive headfirst into their own passions, and wanting to capture that magic before it faded.

I love simple, practical resources that get real results fast. I look forward to getting to know your family too!