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Back to school Letter

Write a letter to a friend or someone in your family. Use all five parts of a letter.

  • Ages 6–12
  • Writing
  • Template
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About this activity

What your child practises

Planning and writing in their own words – organising ideas, describing and explaining.

What’s included

  • A ready-to-fill page
  • Open-ended: no right or wrong answers

Age and school year

Made for ages 6–12. That’s Grade 1–7 in the US, Year 2–8 in England, Primary 1 – JSS 1 in Nigeria and Class 1–7 in India.

How to use it

  • Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
  • Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.

Tips for parents and teachers

  1. Display finished work on the fridge or a class wall; an audience gives writing a real purpose.
  2. Check grip and posture before starting – a relaxed pencil grip and feet flat on the floor help neat writing.
  3. Pick a regular time – after a snack, say – so practice becomes a habit rather than a battle.

Good to know

Time needed
About 15–25 minutes
You’ll need
A printer (or a tablet to work on screen) and a pencil
Answer key
Not needed – there are no right or wrong answers

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