For almost a year now, we have been members of a family postcard exchange group. In the last couple of weeks we've received a Native American pc from NC, a Grand Canyon Railway pc from AZ, an UNESCO pc from Chile, a Yikes pc picturing a tornado from MO, a Wild pc in honor of Steve Irwin from IN, a Football Stadium pc from TX, a Fall Scenery pc from MT, a Flower pc from FL, a scenery pc from CO, and many more.
We normally have 3-4 different formal "swaps" baring different themes each month. If you're interested, you sign up, and wait for the partner list. Once you have partner, you also have a deadline for sending them the pc. Formal swaps are optional. And you can email various members at any time to arrange private swaps.
Many hobbyists like to collect certain pcs...state maps, flowers, capitol buildings, scenery, machinery and UNESCO pc are just a few. If you want to try to collect a certain type, you can communicate to the whole group about what you're looking for, and usually, you get a quick response with interest to trade.
Our kids have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this group. In a years time, they have swapped cards with kids from all over the USA, China, Japan, England, Chile and Canada. There is a wonderful community of friends that have built through the experience. Plus, they are getting hands-on lessons in handwriting, geography and building relationships.
I do have the link listed in the margin, but here it is again...kidzpostcardexchange. Remember, you don't have to be a homeschooler to enjoy this opportunity. You just have to want a fun, hands-on, learning experience.
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I want to thank you for taking a moment out of your busy day to visit Home For Him. I hope in some small way that you find encouragement and ideas for not only your homeschooling experience, but also your walk with God.
The Boss ~ Bruce, my hubby and best friend, is a Project Manager for CrossRoads Missions here in New Orleans. He likes to listen to music, watch old concerts on Netflix, play practical jokes and be with family. He also spends alot of time in the Word these days, trying to be the best leader for our family and mission that he can be.
The Serious and Organized One ~ "Bri Guy" likes to read, play soccer, listen to music, build bionicles, collect pocketknives, hang out with friends, go to CBS, and be with family.
The Creative Dreamer ~ "Sissy Lou" likes to write on her blog, love on her pets, rides horses, scrapbook, read, play soccer, be with her girlfriends, and study the Bible.
The Extreme Goof ~ "Con Man" likes to do math, play football and soccer, snowboard, make people laugh, build bionicles, play with his dogs, play with friends, build forts, and go to small group at church.
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