I know this is poor form, but I am going to re-post the Pen Pal Pair Up write up from yesterday. The contest is now over and I wanted to highlight the winners, but I also wanted to see if a re-post would help get us even more teachers signed up for Pen Pal matches. As of this morning we are at 134 sign-ups and climbing. This is soooooo exciting. The more teachers we have, the better match ups I can make . . . so please help spread the word.
Key a huge puff of smoke, hundreds of Pink Floyd neon laser-lights flashing, and that music you hear during time outs at basketball games . . . oh yes . . . It’s time for The Perfect Pen Pal Pair Up!
Okay, now that I got my little comedy routine out of the way, I can get down to biz-ness! I cannot wait to tell you about this super fun event I am hosting.
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I don’t know about you, but I have always wanted to start up pen pals in my classroom. However, I never quite knew where to start. Finding a partner seemed so difficult. Well, that all changed for me this year when sweet Nicole approached me. The utter excitement I felt from this is still going strong and I am all set up for the upcoming school year. Others should get to experience this as well and I am going to help!
If you are interested in becoming a committed pen pal for the upcoming school year, simply click on the Pair Up button below and fill out the Google Doc form before Sunday, August 12th.
Once the submission deadline passes, I will do my very best to provide you with the best possible pen pal pair up! I will contact you directly with your pen pal’s info as soon as I have the list compiled.
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REMEMBER!! This event is open to all teachers – you do not have to have a blog to participate! So, what are you waiting for . . . go on . . . sign up! We’d love to have ya.
If you are still wondering how you are going to manage this whole pen pal deal in your classroom, I did make a Pen Pal Packet for my partner and I to use this year. It contains everything you need to start and maintain a long distance classroom connection. This baby is 20% off in my TPT STORE through the weekend in honor of this event.
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CLICK HERE to see Mel D. (Seusstastic Classroom Inspirations) product review!
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Letter Writing Intro Activities
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Levelized Writing Templates
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Postcards, Questionnaires, Learning Writes, Recipes, Directions, and More!
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Can you picture your kiddos making these . . . I sure can!
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A HUGE thank you to everyone who entered the Pen Pals Packet Giveaway. Our three lucky winners are . . .
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Congrats Ashley, Tania, and Emily!
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Well, I am out of here! Off to the BIG CITY to have my 6 month post-surgery follow up. Uh, still not finished packing and we have to leave in 20 minutes. WHOOPS! Oh, the life of a blogger 
See you soon!
**If you could “pin,” facebook, or blog abut this, I would greatly appreciate it. The larger the pool, the better match ups we will have! Also, if you have additional questions about The Perfect Pen Pal Pair Up, feel free to contact me (kelleydolling@gmail.com).
Girrrrlllll you know I had to pin your great idea. . .did it yesterday. Good luck with your follow-up.
✰ Stacy
Simpson Superstars
Stacy . . . I LOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ya!
I entered yesterday! Hope to get a match up!!!
Thank you for this exciting opportunity!
Michelle
Watch your inbox . . . I will get you one this week!!! Whoop! Whoop!
Thanks for organizing this pen pal match-up. I blogged about it yesterday. Will include it again today.
Chrissy
First Grade Found Me
You are the best . . . thank you soooooo much!
I just blogged about the Pen Pal Pair Up. I don't have many followers yet but maybe you'll get a few more to sign up! I can't wait to see who I'm paired up with! Thanks for organizing this!
Melissa @ Klassy in Kindergarten
You ROCK!!! Watch your email. I am starting to match tonight and will be starting to contact people this week!!
YAY!! Thanks so much for the packet
Can't wait to get my list of new buddies!
Tania
My Second Sense
Whoop . . . whoop! Watch your email friend.
Hello! I just came across your post while looking for pen pals for my students. I know that your program is over, but do you have any suggestions for how I can find reliable pen pals for my students? Or have you had any other inquries come in?
Emily
spartanteacher10@gmail.com