For teachers · parents · curious people

How a letter day
actually goes.

Here's roughly what happens between our first visit and the letters that keep showing up after.

We take about 45 minutes to walk the kids through what actually goes into a letter, and by the end of it they've written their first one.

We match every kid with someone at the other school who's around their age, and they start off by just introducing themselves.

It's handwritten, and most kids end up decorating the envelope even though we never actually ask them to.

Every other Friday we pick up whatever's ready and drive it over to the other school ourselves.

Some kids write pages, some just draw a picture and call it done — either way, it keeps going as long as they want to keep writing.

What you'll need.

How long does the program run?

Usually a full school year, starting in the fall, but we've done a single semester when that's what worked for a teacher's schedule.

Is there a cost?

It's free. We cover materials and our own time — though if you happen to have extra stamps or stickers lying around, we won't say no.

Do parents need to be involved?

No, it mostly happens during the school day. Some parents ask to help decorate envelopes at home and that's fine too.

What grades do you work with?

We've mostly done 2nd through 5th grade. Younger kids can join in with a teacher helping them write shorter notes.

Where do you operate?

Right now it's just the Milwaukee area. If you're elsewhere and want to try something similar, email us and we'll talk you through it.