Student pen pals, anyone? My first grade teaching friend in DC gave me an idea for my latest packet (yes . . . I am talking about you, sweet Nicole). She approached me a few months ago about the possibility of having our new kiddy crews team up next year and become classroom pen pals. I accepted immediately as this was/is a brilliant idea (I mean . . . think of the D5 writing that will come out of this).
At the time, I filled it away in my brain-o for an “early-August revisit.” However, the other day I realized that I would like to create a series of easy-peasy templates and ideas for us to use. Then, I took it one step further . . . maybe other teachers might want to run with this sort of thing too??!! Hence, the Pen Pal Packet (Everything You Need to Start a Long Distance Classroom Connection) was born!
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| I learned how to make a photo collage! Here are just a FEW (yes, only FEW) of the items included in this packet. |
As you can see from the collage above, this packet has oodles and oodles of templates . . . . here’s a September Letter Set freebie just for you (I levelized each monthly template to help meet your specific grade level or academic ability needs)!
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| CLICK HERE to download your freebie set 🙂 |
Also, if pen pals aren’t your thing, I am thinking that this packet would also be a dynamite friendly letter unit as it contains worksheets, games, and templates that could be used just fine within your own four classroom walls 🙂 CLICK HERE to see more of this pack.
Well, that’s it for me today folks. I am off to pack. Vegas is calling my name. I am going to attempt to blog while I am playin’ in Sin City, but won’t make any promises 🙂 Thanks so much for taking the time to visit. I’ll be in touch sooner rather than later.
Have fun in Vegas! I am jealous! 🙂 Your pen pal packet looks great!!!!!
Have fun in Vegas, I'll be there in 2 weeks!
~Jenna
I'm loving this pen pal set!! Have a blast in Vegas!! I'm so jealous!!! I want to hear all about it! 🙂
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
The pen pal unit looks great. I am on a hunt for pen pals now:)
Tammy
The Resourceful Apple
Such a great idea. My kids were pen pals with the 6th graders in our school and it was so much fun. This is a great pack to be able to use with that. Thanks for sharing.
Heidi
My (Not So) Elementary Life
This looks like an awesome packet. Have fun in Vegas! Wish I was going.
Michele
Have so much fun in Vegas! I love this idea….so fun and educational!
http://www.mrshtheteachingblog.blogspot.com/
LOVE the pack!! Have fun!!!
❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
I hope you have a great time in Vegas! I just gave your blog and Happy Birthday Boggie a shout out on my blog! 🙂
Delighted in Second
Thanks ladies . . . we've landed!!! Look out Vegas! Here come the Dollings 🙂
Your blog is great! I am a new follower.
http://modernkindergarten.blogspot.com
I knew that your packet was going to be well worth the wait. GENIUS IDEA!!!! Have a great time in Vegas, post pictures if you can.
✰ Stacy
Simpson Superstars
Thank you for the freebie! I love having class penpals 🙂
Jenny
Luckeyfrog's Lilypad
Is anyone looking for a classroom to be a pen pal to? I teach in Florida and would love to maybe start this year 🙂
Is anyone looking for a classroom to be a pen pal to? I teach in Florida and would love to maybe start this year 🙂
Chelsea . . . one of my first grade teammates is. Email me if you are interested. I am not sure which grade you are looking for. kelleydolling@gmail.com
its so exciting to have penpals always .
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