Penpals

[Spangles]

I've just had an idea (inspired by Buttercup's exploits!).

Does anyone think it would be a good idea for us to get together and organise penpals from different childminding settings?

I don't really have any children older than 2 but my son (2.5) would find it fun getting letters - and me sending them! Ha ha! He could enclose photos or drawings or whatever!

They could write to each other about what they're doing and where they've been, toys they like, books their reading, their schools - all of the normal penpal things!

Could do it as individuals or as the setting.

I think it's a good idea but don't worry if you all think it's rubbish! He he!

[Monkey1]

Sounds fun Lorri, count us in!

[emler]

Oh I love that idea Lorri - I'm in too

Emler x

[chubbymummy]

that sounds like a great idea lorri. the kids would love to hear what it's like living in different parts of the country.

what an inspriational idea!!!!!!

[carolinel]

great idea. I'd probably want to do it as a setting.

[mrsbumbles]

Yep great idea.

[son77]

Sounds good.

I too would do it as a setting & involve my own kids as my mindee is only 7 months old, but please count us in.

[Spangles]

I'm amazed, I thought everyone would think it a stupid idea!

Okay, well, what about if we all do it as settings and if we have a deadline date of when to say you want to do it on this thread and then I could get all the names together and draw out of a hat and pass the name of who you get on to each person and you can swap addresses between yourselves.

Does that make sense?

Is that okay Pauline? If so, I'll put a deadline date on later.

[mrsbumbles]

That would be great Lorri Thanx.

[emler]

Sounds fab Lorri - thanks

Emler x

[chubbymummy]

thanks lorri, were in!

[ruby]

thanks lorri
sound a good idea we'll join

athy and rachel

[Spangles]

Okay, Pauline she say YES!

So, I will put a deadline down for next Friday, 11th January so I can sort it out over the weekend.

Anyone interested just add your name to this thread and I'll pm people with their penpal's name next weekend all being well and you can exchange addresses between yourselves!

How exciting!!!!!

[Trouble]

sounds great

[angeldelight]

Sounds a good idea Lorri count me in

Angel xx

[nat1664]

Great idea.....were in yay x

[Lou]

Just caught up with this, sounds like a great idea.

Count me in!

[Rubybubbles]

That sounds like a great idea Lorri

I would like to do it as a setting though just in case of funny parents (you know what some can be like) my dd and ds would love it! I could even pin point whoever out on the map, Ofstead would like this too

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[nannysue]

Sounds a brill idea. I would love to join in. Sue x

[sarah707]

Me too....!