Pen Pals Bring Reading to Life

Monday, May 19th, 2025: Ms. Mitscher’s small reading group at Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse Elementary School recently brought a story to life meaningfully.

After reading a heartwarming tale about two pen pals, the students were inspired to embark on their own pen pal adventure. They wrote thoughtful letters introducing themselves and eagerly waited for replies. To their excitement, responses arrived! The Atoms were thrilled to learn more about their new friends, making connections that went far beyond the pages of their book.

This simple yet powerful activity supported literacy skills like reading and writing and helped students build communication and social-emotional learning in a real-world context.

Way to go, Ms. Mitscher’s readers!