little kids at home this summer!!
(That would be almost everyone I know. . . )
Looking for a fun and worthwhile activity for your children? Do you want to get them to write more, read more, and to meet new friends? I sure do!!
And I’m so excited to share an exciting way for them to do just that–it’s the Super Summer Swap, hosted by two of my blogging pals who write at The Dairy Queen and Superheroes and Princesses.
Here’s the skinny–
- Super Summer Swap: The “Swap” is a fun way for our children to meet new friends this summer. Participants will assemble a little package over the summer and then send it off to their “Swap Pals” at the beginning of August.
Every kiddo I know loves to get mail, and talk about a cool lesson in the assembling of a small, simple package for a new friend!
The Swap:
- needs all participants to register by (YIKES!!) noon tomorrow (6/23/09);
- is open to all children through elementary age;
- will match your child with another child of similar age in a different part of the country;
- asks that you mail your package by August 3;
- asks that you write about your package on your blog (only if you have one!) when you receive it.
The Package should contain a minimum of 3 items from your child. Some items may include: a brochure or postcard from where you live; a lapbook or scrapbook or something handmade; a photograph or drawing by your child; a special gift that will show your child’s new friend a bit about your child’s interest or hobby.
You do not have to spend any money on the package, but if you choose to, it should not exceed $15.00 for the items that are exchanged.
To enter:
- send your name and email,
- the state where you reside, and
- your child(ren)’s name(s) and age(s) to [email protected]
The more, the merrier–looking forward to assembling our items and cannot wait to see what everyone comes up with. Real-life learning doesn’t get more cool than this–a reason to practice writing, drawing, and collecting items to share with a new friend!