Pe n Pa l
Our Pen Pal Program is for kids 4 to 14 years old. It launched recently with 31 pairs (62 students in all). We paired students from the Chicagoland area with youth around the nation.
Benefits of Having a Pen Pal In This Digital Age
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Improves reading, writing, and comprehension.
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Encourage youth to take someone else's perspective and to think outside of themselves.
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Make friendships
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Promotes patience
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Supports development of social skills
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Learn more about other's culture
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Old letters can be treasure-trove of memories
Kindly watch this video to go over the proper way to engage in the pen pal program.
