Snail Mail

Who doesn’t like snail mail?  Ok, I agree the bills usually come via snail mail and they are not so fun to get.  But who doesn’t like getting that occasional piece of mail that is not like the others.  One where the envelope is handwritten maybe with a cute stamp on it?  When you get one of these in the mail do you find yourself dropping everything else to dive in and find out who it’s from, or what it’s about?

We live in a society where everything is fast pace.  Need to tell someone something?  Easy, just text them, email them, call them.  But when someone takes the time to go the extra step of doing something a little more personal like sending something snail mail, how do you feel?

To see the effect of snail mail in action, send your own a child a note, card or special saying in the mail. They are usually delighted and then somewhat confused.  They want to know why they got mail, who sent it, how did it get there.  Take that opportunity to explain the process.  This helps open the conversation about not only the mail system but also about geography and being kind and thoughtful. 

And by the way….snail mail is great way to send others those pieces of “artwork” and school work that your child brings home. Grandparents, friends and family are usually delighted to see how your child is growing academically and many times will save these pieces for years.