Want to write a letter, but don't know where to start?
PenPal Hotline!
Don't worry about it! Writing a letter to someone doesn't take much. All you need are a few ideas and a positive attitude! Talk about anything and everything with your penpal, and just have fun with it!
We're Here to Help!
Writing Topics
Decorating your Letter
Decorating your Letter
If you're stuck and don't know how to start a new PenPal friendship, try one of these topics to get you going! Don't think too hard, just write write write!
- Books you've read lately
- Recipes you've tried
- Things you love/hate
- Genres of music you listen to
- What you like to do for fun
- Where you would like to travel
- Your favorite ... when you were younger
- Something that makes you smile
Be sure to ask your PenPal questions as you go along. This experience is about the both of you! Ask them about their interests and what excites them!
Decorating your Letter
Decorating your Letter
Decorating your Letter
Don't worry about your letter being fancy or aesthetically over the top. It's what you write that matters! Use what you have and don't be afraid of a blank canvas, sometimes they're the most beautiful.
Have fun, but don't push yourself to design or write like anyone else. Your letter is special because it comes from you, no matter what the packaging looks like!
Things to Send
Decorating your Letter
Things to Send
Sometimes it takes a little more than just a few words on paper for someone to get to know you. Here are a few things you can send your PenPal to put a smile on their face!
- Washi tape samples
- Poetry
- Small handmade trinkets
- Stickers
- Drawings you've made
- Bookmarks
- Post-it Notes
- Quotes you love
- Snacks/Candy (if allowed)
Speak to both your interests and the interests of your PenPal!