Why do kids like being pen pals?
“I think it made a big difference to a lot of these kids to know that someone older and in an influential position (college kid) would be interested in sharing in their life.” – College student pen pal “I just love K-grams. I think pen pals are great. It’s like your own special friend.” – 2nd grade pen pal “K-grams is fun because you learn about somebody you don’t know and you become friends with them before you even know it!” – 5th grade pen pal “I like writing letters. It is fun writing letters. It is fun getting them, too. I like getting them more than writing them.” – 3rd grade pen pal What are the Core Components to the pen pal program? • Quality – K-grams assures the quality and safety of the letters through a thorough double-check process. K-grams organizers ensure that each letter is reviewed and complies with the proper formatting and content guidelines, so each student is assured a quality letter. • Frequency – Once a month, letters are hand-delivered to the schools. The kids
