Postcard exchange

Regina · 06-28-2008, 09:22 PM

This goes along with Janet's idea, but it is more like a one time thing. I am having my 7 year old learn the states and capitals this summer, and I was hoping that we could do a postcard exchange with some people so we could get as many states as we can by the end of the summer. We would send a postcard to your child and receive one from you. If anyone is interested, please let me know. We live in Florida, so we would send a Florida postcard. Thanks

spotty4 · 06-28-2008, 09:50 PM

I think that's a great idea. I don't have kids so I can't send a California post card from my child, but if you need California, let me know!!

Once they receive as many as they can, it would be wonderful to lay them out on a large USA map to see spatially where the states are.

skibum515 · 06-28-2008, 10:57 PM

I don't have kids either, but I can send a Utah one!

BAC · 06-29-2008, 06:44 AM

No kids... but I live in Indiana's state capital (Indianapolis) if you want me to send you one from here.

ccbegay · 06-29-2008, 08:49 AM

North Carolina here! I can get some of the mission kids in New Mexico to send one! Let me know! fun idea!

Mistress Trista · 06-29-2008, 08:56 AM

what a cute idea. I can send one from Tennessee and we're leaving for Myrtle beach on the 6th so I can send one from there too.

Hokuspocus · 06-29-2008, 10:59 AM

No kids, but I can send one from New Mexico either Albuquerque or Santa Fe! In a couple of weeks I can send you one from Chicago when we go home to visit!

Regina · 06-29-2008, 12:47 PM

Thanks, everyone! I really appreciate it. After we are finished with this project, I am planning to make a scrap book with the postcards for him. On one side, the postcard, and on the other side will be his facts that he researched (capital, location on map, basic state info.,etc.). He will get to have this as a book to keep. I think it will really pump him up to learn the states because they will be learning them this year at school, and he will be out of school a lot due to dr.'s visits and such.

So, I think so far that is Utah, California, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, New Mexico, and South Carolina.

I have family in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Arizona (as long as I can get them to remember to send one.)

I told my husband to start picking one up on his trips. Any ideas of how I can get more?
Thanks again,
Regina

spotty4 · 06-29-2008, 12:52 PM

I really think this is a great idea. I'm excited to "borrow" your idea when my future kids reach that age. I hope I have a support network like this one when that time rolls around w/ such a wide geographical expanse. I'm excited for you guys. Hope the project turns out well.

christykay · 06-29-2008, 07:31 PM

Did you say that you already had one from South Carolina? My four kids would love this. If you are still looking for a postcard from SC count on us!

Great Idea!

06-28-2008, 09:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Regina Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern state Posts: 999 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Postcard exchange This goes along with Janet's idea, but it is more like a one time thing. I am having my 7 year old learn the states and capitals this summer, and I was hoping that we could do a postcard exchange with some people so we could get as many states as we can by the end of the summer. We would send a postcard to your child and receive one from you. If anyone is interested, please let me know. We live in Florida, so we would send a Florida postcard. Thanks

06-28-2008, 09:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
spotty4 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,145 Recipes: Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Postcard exchange I think that's a great idea. I don't have kids so I can't send a California post card from my child, but if you need California, let me know!! Once they receive as many as they can, it would be wonderful to lay them out on a large USA map to see spatially where the states are. __________________ http://shelleypotts.com Wedding Pictures!

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skibum515 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Park City Posts: 1,249 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Postcard exchange I don't have kids either, but I can send a Utah one! __________________

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BAC Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 915 Recipes: Thanks: 12 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Postcard exchange No kids... but I live in Indiana's state capital (Indianapolis) if you want me to send you one from here. __________________ Becky Check out my current and past books @

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ccbegay Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,659 Recipes: Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Postcard exchange North Carolina here! I can get some of the mission kids in New Mexico to send one! Let me know! fun idea! __________________ <-------Halloween fun for LadyBug Kenzie... ~Great Love and Great Achievements involves Great Risks~ CASSIE

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Mistress Trista Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, Tn Posts: 543 Recipes: Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Postcard exchange what a cute idea. I can send one from Tennessee and we're leaving for Myrtle beach on the 6th so I can send one from there too. __________________ I tried to be good...but I got bored.

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Hokuspocus Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 321 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Postcard exchange No kids, but I can send one from New Mexico either Albuquerque or Santa Fe! In a couple of weeks I can send you one from Chicago when we go home to visit! __________________ http://spyviewacres.blogspot.com/ <----The house is finally done! Now for the Barn!

06-29-2008, 12:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Regina Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern state Posts: 999 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Postcard exchange Thanks, everyone! I really appreciate it. After we are finished with this project, I am planning to make a scrap book with the postcards for him. On one side, the postcard, and on the other side will be his facts that he researched (capital, location on map, basic state info.,etc.). He will get to have this as a book to keep. I think it will really pump him up to learn the states because they will be learning them this year at school, and he will be out of school a lot due to dr.'s visits and such. So, I think so far that is Utah, California, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, New Mexico, and South Carolina. I have family in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Arizona (as long as I can get them to remember to send one.) I told my husband to start picking one up on his trips. Any ideas of how I can get more? Thanks again, Regina Last edited by Regina; 06-29-2008 at 12:55 PM.

06-29-2008, 12:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
spotty4 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,145 Recipes: Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Postcard exchange I really think this is a great idea. I'm excited to "borrow" your idea when my future kids reach that age. I hope I have a support network like this one when that time rolls around w/ such a wide geographical expanse. I'm excited for you guys. Hope the project turns out well. __________________ http://shelleypotts.com Wedding Pictures!

06-29-2008, 07:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
christykay Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S. Carolina y'all Posts: 805 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Postcard exchange Did you say that you already had one from South Carolina? My four kids would love this. If you are still looking for a postcard from SC count on us! Great Idea!

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