Send a Card to a Friend Day
DEEP END LEARNING I February 7th
Put down your phone and grab a pen to celebrate Send a Card to a Friend Day on February 7th. In our noisy world, a card sent through snail mail acts as a thoughtful whisper, a gentle reminder that someone cares. Rest assured, there’s a friend in your circle who would love a reason to smile. And a simple, heartfelt card is just the thing to light up their day!
I believe in eliminating obstacles to get things done. For me, the hassle of finding stamps, a pen, and paper—each stashed in different corners of my cluttered home—often stops me from writing letters before I even start. To overcome this, I set up a writing station. Here’s the simple organizer I bought to streamline the process, ensuring I write cards to friends every week.
Clever Card Writing Ideas
Sure, sending a card in a plain envelope does the job. But why not spice up your friend’s mailbox with a little extra flair? Explore these creative ideas that promise to turn their mail into a bundle of joy.
- Friendship Puzzle: Cut a photo of you and your friend into jigsaw puzzle pieces and include it in the envelope for you friend to piece together.
Gratitude List: Write a letter outlining specific things you appreciate about your friend and the impact they have on your life.
Card and Cookie Combo: Bake cookies and package them with your card for a sweet surprise. Write your recipe on the back of the card.
Tea Bag Cards: Create cards that include a pocket for a tea bag. It’s a cozy way to send a hug through the mail.
Invisible Ink Cards: Have your kids use invisible ink pens to write their message. Don’t forget to provide clear instructions on how to reveal the message on the card itself.
Friendship Bracelet Cards: Craft simple friendship bracelets and attach them to the cards as a wearable gift. This friendship bracelet making kit makes it easy to create and stay organized.
Scratch & Sniff Secrets: Use scented markers or essential oils to create hidden smells like cotton candy, chocolate, or their favorite flower. Include scratch-off patches to reveal the scents!
- Message in a Bottle: Roll up a tiny note with a special message and place it in a decorated miniature bottle glued to the card
- Decorative Bookmarks: Decorate cardstock with paints, drawings, or glitter to create bookmarks personalized with their name or favorite hobby.
Seed Surprise: Embed wildflower seeds into recycled paper pulp and create a blooming card that grows into a mini garden.
Fun Trivia
Historians and researchers estimate that Lincoln likely wrote around 15,000 letters throughout his life. That’s a lot of stamps!
Letterboard Quote
Snail mail is a thoughtful whisper in a shouting world.
Printable Resource
Teaching your child the basics of writing a letter to a friend? Check out these engaging printables that make learning the proper letter structure fun and easy.
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