Writing a letter

Ages 6 to 8 Read together, then try alone · about 20 minutes

Read together

A letter lets you talk to someone far away. It has a greeting, a message and a goodbye.

Dear Lola, I miss you. Love, Ana.

Do it

1. Pick someone who would love a letter: a grandparent, a friend or a neighbour.
2. Write the greeting, then three sentences: how you are, what you did, and a question for them.
3. End with a goodbye and your name. Draw a small picture.
4. With a grown-up, address and send it, or hand it over in person.

Talk about it

• Who will read your letter?
• What question did you ask?

For the grown-up

Letters teach audience, order and kindness in writing. Do not share an address or personal details with anyone you do not know.

Mark as done

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