Recently (well, not recently really, but not long before the lockdown began), I did a letter-writing activity at a couple of workshops. I've always loved receiving letters. A letter in the mailbox with YOUR NAME on it? Ooh, the joy!I wanted children to experience that too, and what better way than through a workshop? But the world has changed. I learned a lot through my letter-writing activity - including the fact that some children have been taught not to tell other people their address - ever!I understand that, don't get me wrong, but I couldn't help thinking about the Pen Pals page in one of my favourite children's magazines, Sanctuary Cub. I have no idea if that page still exists, but the pen friends I made as a child were thanks to the magazine - which published my full name and address. I didn't think it at all dangerous then. Now, I wonder.Pen friends are fun, so much … [Read more...]