Letter of the Month Club

 

Welcome to the Letter of the Month Club (LOTMC)!  This is a monthly feature on the blog that we hope will help you develop a deeper relationship with your sponsored child through letter-writing.  Since we are all in different stages of getting to know our sponsored kids, we have several suggested topics so that you can choose the one that works best for you and your sponsored child.  We have also provided suggestions for “extras” to send along with your letter, and questions to ask your sponsored child.

This Month’s Topics:

Getting to Know You: Your Hobbies

Share your hobbies/interests with your sponsored child.  What do you like to do for fun?  How did you become involved in these activities?  How do your hobbies make you feel?

Suggested Extras: A picture of you engaged in your hobby; an article describing your hobby.

Questions to Ask: What do you like to do for fun?

Topic in Focus: Favorite Animal

What is your favorite animal?  What do you like about it?  Describe the animal to your sponsored child – habitat, size, notable features, diet, personality, etc.   

Suggested Extras: Picture of your favorite animal.

Questions to Ask: What is your favorite animal?  What do you like about it?

Holiday/Seasonal: Summer

What is summer like where you live?  How hot does it get (in Celsius)?  What are your favorite activities/family traditions in summer? 

Suggested Extras: Summer-themed stickers; balloons; articles on summer activities.

Questions to Ask: What do you like to do outside when the weather is warm?

Reminder: The purpose of the LOTMC is to facilitate getting more letters in the mail to our Nairobi Kids, so please do not get bogged down in worrying about writing the perfect letter or gathering the “extras.”  If you are short on time this month, just drop a postcard or greeting card in the mail with a few short lines to let your Nairobi Kids know that you are thinking of them.  

~Submitted by Brooke