Pen pal seems like such an ancient term to me. I remember being 5 years old hearing my mom talk about how she had a pen pal when she was in school. I haven’t heard the term since then.

What is a pen pal? A pen pal is a person with whom one becomes friendly by exchanging letters, especially someone in a foreign country whom one has never met. Here is a short video explaining pen pals a little better.

I haven’t heard much about Pen Pals in the past few years but I definitely want to incorporate this in my classroom. It is a great way to connect your classroom to other classrooms around the world. My students will learn about other countries directly from students just like them! It will be a great experience for all of us.

Here is a website to help you find a pen pal. There are so many other websites other than this one where you can find a pen pal. I love this idea. It’s not only good for students but it is great for adults as well. We should be learning and expanding our global knowledge at all times.