Pen pals in the classroom

These pen pal activity cards are great for keeping kids connected with friends, classmates, cousins or grandparents who they may not see regularly. Kids take turns co-creating various art projects, including coloring-by-number, tracing letters, and drawing parts of a face, body, rainbow, house and shapes. These can be printed at home in color or black and white on 8.5" x 11" paper and cut to size. When cut, they fit into a letter envelope without being folded. I recommend printing them on…

I've had penpals since I was about 11. Some times many, sometimes just one, but I still keep in touch with a couple, even after 30 years. Today it's so easy to connect electronically, but

If you have never done pen pals before, I strongly suggest it! The excitement the students get when they see a letter came just for them, priceless. It turns teaching writing into having fun! This…

Do you want to promote reading and writing in your 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade or homeschool students? Pen Pal Through the Years is a great way to get reluctant readers and writers to try harder and enjoy it! Pen Pals can be whatever you'd like to make them. They can be across the country or across the hall. You can write letters once a month, or more often or less often. These activities are perfect for first, second & third graders.

We have a ton of sweet residents at Willowbrook Memory Care wanting a friend to write to. Check out each picture to find someone with a similar interest you would like to chat with. Send a letter t…

This Free Printable Pen Pal Letter is a fun way for your little ones to keep in touch with friends and family over the summer break. Hop ove to grab it now.

Alright, my friends . . . the time is NOW. Sign ups for the 3rd Annual Pen Pal Pair Up have officially begun . . . and ended 🙁 Sorry friends. See note below. You may be thinking, “What is this Pair Up nonsense she keeps blabbing on about??!!” Don’t worry . . . I

This free summer letter template for kids is great for pen pals, summer camp, and keeping in touch with friends and relatives over summer vacation!

Finding and cultivating a pen pal friendship for your child can be a wonderful experience! Looking for ideas? The Pen Pal Printable Pack includes ideas on what to write about as well as fun cards to fill out, color and mail to your new pen pal. :)