Caring for others is an important character trait, and a learned skill. One wonderful way to promote a culture of kindness in your home is to write letters to one another and to others outside of the house. The Heart of the Message can be mailed to family or friends, and this is one way that caring can be taught and modeled. You can even sign your child up to have a pen pal with students in other countries. The act of writing a letter to send a message of hope and encouragement teaches your child how to care for others and how to show that care in a meaningful way. Homemade cards or handwritten letters are meaningful. Receiving a letter in the mail is exciting and tells the recipient you care. So, send an actual letter instead of an email or a text message.
Recipient Suggestions
- Family members
- Friends
- Neighbors
- Medical personnel
- Veterans
- Active military
- Policeman
- Fireman
- Community Members
- Nursing home residents
- International Pen Pals
Writing Stem Suggestions
- I care about you because …
- You care for us by …
- I like that you care for our (community/family) by …
- Thank you for caring for our family by…
- I know you care about me when you…
- You make me smile when …
- You are my friend because…
- I love when you…
- You are…
- I care about you, and want you to know…
Extras to include Suggestions
- Poem
- Story
- Picture
- Art
