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Letter Help & Downloads

How do I start my letter? What shall I write? - These are questions we all have when starting out becoming a Pen Pal.

Here are five things you could write about in your Pen Pal letter:

  1. Hobbies and Interests – Share what you enjoy doing in your free time, like reading, sports, or a favourite craft.
  2. A Recent Experience – Describe something interesting that’s happened to you recently, such as a trip, an event, or a new activity you’ve tried.
  3. Your Favourite Books or Films – Talk about books or films that you love, and why they’re special to you.
  4. Your Daily Life – Give a glimpse into your everyday routine, such as school, work, or how you like to spend your weekends.
  5. Cultural Traditions – Share a unique tradition, holiday, or festival that you celebrate with your family or community.
Sunflower Growing Competition

Here’s a fun and creative idea for kids: send sunflower seeds to your pen pal and start a friendly growing competition! Share the excitement by writing letters and swapping photos to show off how tall your sunflowers are getting. Who will grow the tallest sunflower? Let the race begin! 🌻✉️

Holidays & Days Out

Send your pen pal a little piece of your holiday adventure! Share a postcard with a stunning view, a snapshot of a fun moment, or even a unique bookmark from the place you’ve explored. It’s a wonderful way to bring them along on your journey and keep your connection alive! ✈️📸📬

If you don’t have writing paper, feel free to download our British Insects or British Trees PDF files.

These designs are meant to be printed in A5 but can be printed in A4 if preferred. They were created exclusively for Tendring Pen Pals by British artist Hollie Bell.