As I look back over my journal from the beginning of the year, I see that as early as September I questioned if "Parent Letters" were helpful and productive or possibly hurtful. All family situations are different and therefore not every child has an adult at home that is willing to sit down read the letter and then also thoughtfully respond. Maybe I should go back to just having them write me letters. What do you think?
Recently, I have also thought about pen pals as a strategy for meaningful letter writing. I am considering writing to a friend's third grade class in Lakeville where I use to teach. Or a teammate and I may have our third graders write to senior citizens in Shakopee.
These are just ideas I am reflecting on as another year is quickly coming to an end.
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