American Heritage Girls

National Pen Pal Program Packet

Fun Activities to Share with Your Pen Pal

2015 EditionAHG, Inc.

Pioneers & Patriots

Included in this Packet are writing prompts for each month with ideas of things to share with your pen pal. Also included are extra pages of stationery you may use. Have lots of fun communicating with your pen pal, and always remember your commitment to writing at least once every month from January to December!

January - Send a Selfie Letter

o Who is in your family? o Do you have any pets? o When is your birthday? o Do you have any hobbies? o What is your favorite color? o What is your favorite animal? o What is your favorite food? o What is your favorite sport? o What is your favorite TV show and movie? o What is your favorite thing about AHG? o What do you want to do/accomplish this year? o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

February - The AHG Oath

o How do you love God? o How do you cherish your family? o How do you honor your country? o How do you serve in your community? o What is your favorite Creed word and why? o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

Use the following monthly topics and questions to ignite your letter writing.

March - Paper Doll

o Make a Paper Doll of yourself in your AHG Uniform OR send a full-body picture of yourself in your AHG Uniform and send yourself to your pen pal. o Throughout the year take your pen pal with you and take pictures of the two of you doing fun things! o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

April - Your Town and State

o What is your favorite thing to do in your town? o What is something interesting your family does together often? What do you and your friends do in your town? o Where would you like to go in your state that you’ve never gone before? o Do you have a favorite park? store? oWhatisyourstatebird?stateflower?stateinsect?... o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

Send a photo-tour of your town!

May - Women of God

o Name two women you look up to. o How do these women teach you about God? o What are some qualities you see in women of God that you admire and would like people to see in you? o What does the Bible say about women of God? (Proverbs 31:10-31, 1 Peter 3:1-6, etc.) o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

June - Vacation

o What do you plan to do for your summer vacation? o What is your favorite summer activity? o Are you going on any trips? Where? Going to camp? o If you were a candy bar what kind of candy bar would you be and why? Draw a picture of your own original candy bar wrapper. o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

Use the following monthly topics and questions to ignite your letter writing.

July - Book Club

o Plan to read a book together for fun and write what you thought about the book. o Who was your favorite character? o What did you learn from the book? o What other books do you plan to read? What books can you recommend? o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

August - Back to School

o What is interesting about your school? o What is your favorite subject? o Are you involved in any sports, clubs or other activities? o What do you think you want to be when you grow up? o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

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September - Service

o How are you going to serve this month? o What does your Troop or family do to serve? o What is your favorite service project you have ever done? o If you had a super power what would it be and why? Draw a picture of you in your super hero costume. o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

October - Badges

oCommittostartandfinishaBadgetogetherinthis month. o How did you like this Badge? o Were you challenged by this Badge in any way? o What did you learn from it? What Badges are you working on? o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

Use the following monthly topics and questions to ignite your letter writing.

November - Patriotism

o How will you be patriotic this month? o Is there a way you can be patriotic together? o What’s your favorite Thanksgiving side-dish? pie? o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

December - Christmas

o Send a Christmas card o What are your family traditions? o What do you like most about the holiday season? o Are you excited to give any presents this year? o What does Christmas mean to you? o How can I pray for you? o I need prayer for-

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