I would like to invite you to join my family as we celebrate a holiday that falls on September 1st which is World Letter Writing Day with a Homeschool Lesson Plan. Even though Charlie has graduated we all need to learn something new every day.
World Letter Writing Day is a perfect opportunity to blend history, language arts, and creativity into one engaging homeschool lesson. Here’s a full plan to make the day memorable: If you have resources we can use for #LetterWritingDay leave me a comment.
Lesson Overview
Theme: The Art of Letter Writing Date: September 1 Grade Range: Adaptable for Grades 2–10 Subjects Covered: English Language Arts, History, Creative Writing
Learning Objectives:
Help your children understand the history and significance of letter writing
Practice proper letter format and etiquette
Develop written communication skills
Reflect on personal values and relationships
Activities
- Letter Writing Warm-Up
Discuss the origins of World Letter Writing Day, founded by Richard Simpkin in 2014
Read a famous historical letter (e.g., a letter from Abraham Lincoln or Helen Keller) Charlie and I choose a letter from Helen Keller to read.
- Write a Real Letter Choose a recipient: a grandparent, friend, pen pal, or even a fictional character
Use proper format: greeting, body, closing, and signature
Encourage creativity—add drawings, stickers, or handmade envelopes
- Mail Time Monday Routine
Inspired by The Waldock Way, set up a “Mail Time Monday” bin with supplies like stamps, envelopes, and stationery. Let kids read letters aloud, write thank-you notes, or respond to pen pals.
4. Creative Twist: Try secret code writing or DIY painted postcards
Create a class newsletter or family update to mail out
- Reflection & Sharing
Ask students to reflect: “How does writing a letter feel different from texting?”
Share letters with the group or mail them out
Extension Ideas:
Geography: Track where letters are sent and received
Art: Design personalized stationery
History: Explore how letters shaped historical events
Bonus Resource
Check out Education World’s letter-writing lesson collection for more structured activities like “The Mail Race” or “Letters to Sarah, Plain and Tall.”
I would like to ask you a question would you like me to tailor this lesson plan for a specific age group or add printable prompts? If so leave me a comment below and I will get to work on it.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
