Ok, so I’m totally stealing this idea from a friend, but I just love it and I want to give it a try. She was telling me about the snail mail challenge on Facebook and I think it’s a wonderful idea. With all the texting and e-mail, communication has become rather impersonal. There is something very special about receiving a hand written letter or card in the mail. Knowing that someone took the time to sit down and put pen to paper means so much more than just a quick text message.
As a Mom who is home schooling my children I also see how cursive writing is becoming a dying art and I am saddened by that. I think this is a fantastic idea for kids to practice their writing in a fun way and stay in touch with friends. Although, with kids we need to be sure to write to other kids that you know, just like we need to know who they are talking to online. What a fun way to practice their handwriting and they’ll start getting letters back in the mail too.
The Snail Mail Challenge says that you should send one hand written note or letter each week for a year. One letter per week really wouldn’t be difficult to work into our routines and what a great way to unplug for a little while and remember simpler times. Besides who doesn’t love to open the mailbox and find something other than junk mail and bills. I can’t wait to get out my pretty stationary and fancy pens. I hope some of you will join me!
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