Everything You Need to Send Grace

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Sending Grace in the Classroom

Watch a Sending Grace letter-writing session in action.

Templates & Letters

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Discussion Guide

Questions for teachers and parents to use during circle time or family dinners.

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Parent Letter

A letter explaining the program to parents and how families can get involved.

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School Letter

Everything teachers need to bring Sending Grace into the classroom.

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Delivery Cover Letter

Include this when delivering letters to a senior living facility yourself — introduces Sending Grace and invites them to receive more.

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Questions to Spark Conversation

Use these after letter-writing activities. There are no wrong answers!

💜 Understanding Grace

  • What does the word "grace" mean to you?
  • Can you think of a time someone showed you grace?
  • What's the difference between being nice and showing grace?

📬 Letters to Senior Citizens

  • Why might senior citizens enjoy getting letters from kids?
  • What would you want someone to write to you?
  • How will the person feel when they read your letter?

🌟 Making a Difference

  • Do you have to be a grown-up to make the world better?
  • Can one person really make a difference?
  • What's one small thing you could do today to help someone?

🪞 Reflection

  • How did you feel when you finished your letter?
  • What was your favorite part of this activity?
  • What did you learn about yourself?

The Book I Read in Every Classroom

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How to Send a Hug

by Hayley Rocco

A heartfelt picture book about a girl named Artie who sends handwritten letters to her grandma as hugs. Sound familiar? This beautiful story captures exactly what Sending Grace is all about, showing kids that a letter can be so much more than words on paper.

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Grace holding How to Send a Hug in Mrs. Fairbrother's classroom at Grand View Elementary

✨ Grace in conversation with Hayley Rocco

I reached out to Hayley directly, and she was gracious enough to say yes. This conversation means the world to me.

Don't Know Who to Give It To? We Do.

Write the letter. Email us and we'll make sure it gets to a senior who needs it, at no cost to you.

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