Absolutely
Incredible Kid Day�
Letter Writing Tips
Learn About…
Celebrity & Mayoral
Research shows that writing a letter is a
powerful way to make a difference in the life of a child.
To make writing Absolutely
Incredible Kid Day�
letters easier,
follow these tips:
Set
aside 10 to 20 minutes in a place where you will be
undisturbed.
Form
a mental picture of the child and the things that you
enjoy or appreciate about the child.
Make
a list of adjectives that describe the child: funny,
honest, smart, skillful, helpful, caring…
Be
specific and descriptive. Use humor. Try “Do you know
what I like about you? I like it when you…”
Remember
fun times or special moments you and the child have
shared. Refer to these events and tell the child what you
enjoyed about that time.
Don’t
worry about the length. A brief note can be cherished as
much as a two-page letter.
Write
it by hand. Feel free to make edits as you go.
You
need not limit yourself to pen and paper. Send an
encouraging e-mail, postcard or greeting card. Mail it,
put it in a lunch box, on a bed or read it to a child.
Find
time to write another letter. Make it a habit.
Write
a letter right now!
Sample Sentences To Get
You Started:
You
always make me smile.
You
are very special in your unique way…
I
know that growing up today is sometimes really hard…
Did
you know that the world is a better place just because
you’re you?
This
letter is my way of letting you know that you are special
and that someone is thinking about you.
When
I was your age, sometimes I felt lonely and overwhelmed.
Everyone does from time to time. I like to look ahead to
good things, like making new friend, spending time with
old friends or listening to music.
I
hope you discover what your own talents are and share them
with the world.
When
I think about you, I think of…
Spending
time with you makes me so happy! I really enjoy when we…
Has
anyone ever told you that you can do anything you truly
believe in? You can!
You
can accomplish anything if you set your mind to it. The
trick is believing in yourself enough to try…
For more information, please
contact:
Camp Fire USA Lone Star
Council 4411 Skillman Dallas, Texas 75206
Telephone: 214 824 1122 |
Fax: 214 824 1148 | E-mail:
[email protected]
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