52 letters in 2018 (week 18): Get a kid pen pal

52 letters in 2018 (week 18): Get a kid pen pal

In week 6, we mailed a note to a kid. If you haven’t done so already, I suggest taking it to the next level and finding a kid who wants to write back regularly. Not only will you be helping a kid improve their communication skills (plus they’ll have loads of fun receiving mail), you’ll also enjoy the experience more than expected.

For example, check out my most recent note from my 9-year-old pen pal, Eve. None of my girlfriends send me doodles and hard-hitting questions quite like she does.


  • Week 1 (January 1-7): Send a Happy New Year’s note.
  • Week 2 (January 8-14): Send a Thank You note.
  • Week 3 (January 15-21): Send a postcard from your community.
  • Week 4 (January 22-28): Mail a postcard or letter to another country.
  • Week 5 (January 29-February 4): Mail a Valentine to a pal.
  • Week 6 (February 5-11): Mail a minor.
  • Week 7 (February 12-18): Mail an oldie.
  • Week 8 (February 19-25): Write a note to a pet.
  • Week 9 (February 26 – March 4): Clear out clutter.
  • Week 10 (March 5-11): I see you.
  • Week 11 (March 12-18): Write a letter to yourself.
  • Week 12 (March 19-25): Share a memory.
  • Week 13 (March 26-April 1): Make a list.
  • Week 14 (April 2-8): Go home.
  • Week 15 (April 9-15): Get fancy.
  • Week 16 (April 16-22): Be in the now.
  • Week 17 (April 23-29): Reconnect.
  • Week 18 (April 30-May 6) Get a kid pen pal.