PENPAL WITH A FAIRY

LETTER TO A LITTLE

Why play this way?

What could be more magical than sending a letter to a fairy? Having a fairy write back! Like the child in the book, your little one will use their imagination and tap into their creativity as they forge a uniquely special friendship through the important and powerful art of letter writing. Together, you will create a conversation unlike any other that can be saved and shared for years to come.

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Let's Play!

SET THE STAGE FOR PLAY: 1 Minute

Adult Participation: Required

Ready

Paper

Writing & drawing utensils

Optional: Download & print these nature stamps

Set

Decide where you’ll leave letters for your new fairy penpal. (This spot can be inside or outside)!

Prepare a surface for some good old-fashioned (and magical) letter writing.

Hit play for magical fairy music to accompany your epistolary adventure.

Play!

Talk about what you want to put in your first letter to a fairy.

Make drawings & dictate or write words.

Some questions for fairies might include:

  • What games do you like to play?
  • Do you read teeny tiny books?
  • Is there anything you need that I can make for you?

Some things you might want to tell a fairy:

  • I like to play…
  • My favorite book is…
  • Today I…

Seal your letter in an envelope, label it with ‘To:’ & ‘From:’, and add a stamp (printed or hand-drawn).

“Deliver” your mail and patiently await a response!

Hopefully, the fairy will respond and you will delight in an ongoing magical exchange with your new penpal.

enjoy with the L•M•N•O•Play! List

LOOKING FOR MUSIC TO ACCOMPANY YOUR PLAY? CHECK OUT THESE MAGICAL FAIRY SONGS!

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