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Activity: Dear Mr. President

Materials:
Lined paper and a pencil (or a computer, depending on the skills your child needs to practice)
Time:
30 minutes
Skills:
Government, writing skills

Letter writing is a good tool for combining needed writing practice with history or current events. Ask your child to write a letter to the president. Make sure your child includes a specific question for the president—something your child wants the president to “fix” or explain. For variation, suggest your child write to the president’s wife, child or other family member.