Sherri in MI Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I am teaching a letter writing class at co-op and I promised them pen pals, but I have no idea how to safely go about finding some. I only need 3. How do I connect the kids without giving their addresses out to total strangers? The students are really excited about letter writing and they would love to have a pen pal from another state. Any suggestions? As parents, how would you like to see it done. I should have researched this sooner, I'm running out of time. I have researced a little bit on the internet, but am coming up with nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 How about posting the age range here and seeing if there is anyone here that is interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma2three Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I found a pen pal for DD here! They've only exchanged 1 letter each so far, but my daughter is SO excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshomework Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 My dd is 10 and in 4th grade she would be interested in a pen pal. She could definetly use writing practice? Let me know if your interested. Diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Maybe pick another state, and find their homeschool site. Some can link you to Co-ops in their state, homeschool charters. I would try here though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Does anyone else remember the pen pal section that used to be in tween/teen magazines? In the 1970s for sure, and possibly the 1980s. Full name and address, and often a picture, printed in the magazine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 There was a thread, last year, where someone mentioned 2 web sites for finding pen pals. I think that person was looking for someone in Ireland. I don't remember what the URLs for those web sites are. How you, as a parent, would "vet" the people, to be sure your DC are communicating with another child their own age, and not some bad person, i don't know. Probably, as a PP mentioned, best to try here on WTM first. GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollo_la Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I found one penpal for my dd in a homeschool forum, and she signed up for one through "Young Rider" magazine as well. Some magazines for kids do still offer penpals... but I don't know which ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I found a penpal for my dd here on a recent thread. She and her penpal write pretty much every week. It has been a fun experience. :) I think you could post here with general info on ages and interests (with parental permission), and then you can pass on the information to the parents. It is a good practice to read letters which come from penpals to young children, I think, so you can encourage parents to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 How old and boys or girls? My dd8 would love a pen pal and we are about to begin a letter writing unit in FLL. We have enjoyed being pen pals with missionaries too. Or friends studying or working overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Would Postcrossing be better? Young kids tend to burn out on pen pals pretty quickly. With Postcrossing, they would be writing a first letter each and every time. Less pressure, I think. Ymmv, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherOfBoys Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 My son writes to family because they live so far away. I would love this for him, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAR Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 We have penpals with cousins out-of-state and homeschool friends that we don't see on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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