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A Simple Guide to Pen Pal Letter Writing

March 22, 2018 by Lisa

Pen Pal Letter and Postage Stamps

    A Simple Guide to Pen Pal Letter Writing   In this simple guide to pen pal letter writing, we’ll talk about how to… find a pen pal write a first letter ask questions add pizzazz to letters keep a pen pal log *Be sure to read through to the end to get your […]

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How to Make a Letter Writing Kit

March 15, 2018 by Lisa

Letter Writing Basket

  How to Make a Letter Writing Kit A letter writing kit is a convenient way to organize materials, so when it comes to letter writing, no one is scrambling to find an envelope or a stamp. Choose a container like a pencil box or a basket and fill it with all the supplies your […]

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Why Your Child Needs a Pen Pal

March 8, 2018 by Lisa

Why your child needs a pen pal

  Why Your Child Needs A Pen Pal Writing to a pen pal teaches children valuable skills and life lessons. Here are 5 direct benefits to your child.   Develops writing skills authentically Writing a letter to a friend or relative is an easy and effective way to give authenticity to writing. It gives kids practice in organizing […]

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Welcome! I'm Lisa, a teacher turned homeschool mom. Reading aloud and cultivating a love of writing in kids excite me most. Here you'll find help for teaching these subjects and more! Learn more…

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