Letters

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=== Write a letter or draw a picture then send it through the post office to family or friends. This is a great project for kids to do. My daughter loves to write letters or to draw pictures for family and even her friends. Children love receiving letters and even adults do too. ===

Toddlers:
Have them color a picture for someone. Even have them doodle something and all you have to do is put their name on it for them. You will have to fill out the envelope information.

Is able to write the alphabet but cannot read yet:
Children love to draw whatever is in their mind so let them do it. If they want to write a letter, I started having my daughter tell me what she wanted to say. I would then write down 3-4 words of it, let her copy those words on her letter and continue on like that. She has a sense of accomplishment when her letter is complete. It also helps to have her recognize words and practice her writing. Keep in mind, these letters are not very long. Once their project is complete, have them fold it and put it in the envelope. They can put the stamp on it and address labels if you have them. If you want, have your child fill out the envelope. I usually let my daughter fill out the name of the person it is going to and her name in the return address area then I fill in the rest. She loves to put it into the mailbox.

Able to Read and write:
Writing a letter to family or friends will help children put their thoughts onto to paper in an organized manner. The same as writing a journal or having a blog to post ideas. It helps will literacy skills.