How it works
Pick one pen pal and an age group
Choose from our two pen pals, Wendy or Wilde. Next, choose how long you want your subscription to last. Finally, select your age group - 3-5 or 5-8 years old.
Your envelope is posted monthly
Our pen pals send snail mail envelopes every second Wednesday of the month, chock-a-block with fun learning opportunities.
A personal two-way pen pal service
Give us details about your child’s interests, special people in their life and any pets they have or love and we will personalise their letters.
What you get
A personalised letter, a vintage poem and illustration, our Think’ card - open-ended questions designed as conversation starters, our ‘Do’ card - activities that encourage movement and outdoor play, our ‘Create’ card - ideas for sustainable arts and crafts, plus a craft pack and templates - all the bits and bobs you need.
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Why our envelopes
Convenient
Your child's snail mail is delivered to their letterbox every month with the bits and bobs they need to complete their activities.
Personal
Our subscription service delivers personalised snail mail pen pal letters that connect with your child’s unique interests.
Educational
A monthly subscription helps kids to develop literacy skills plus the future-focused skills of innovation, creativity and critical thinking.
Eco-friendly
Plastic-free and sent in paper packaging. Fictional pen pals Wendy and Wilde inspire kids to love and play in nature, and up-cycle things for craft.
Love from our community
"I worked in ECE for years and I think what you send out is just right! Love the literature component and as for crafts...you include inspiration and all of the components needed."
— Ruth
"I love that it’s all about reading and hands-on doing rather than tapping and looking at a computer screen."
— Jo
"My daughter was so happy to get your mail (running up the driveway yelling, ‘There’s mail and it’s actually for me!’)"
— Rachel
"This is an amazing product! My son has learning difficulties and has struggled at school since day 1. He hates reading and writing and wouldn't dream of doing it for "fun"...that is until he met Wilde! Snail Mail Stories has given my little boy a love for reading and writing and it's like "dyslexia who?!" Thank you so much for bringing the joy back to putting pen to paper for a boy who used to be in tears over it all. Amazing!!!"
— Jasmin
"We absolutely loooove the envelopes each month! Such simple ideas but for curious little minds they are just perfect! I'm always finding new and exciting ways to learn alongside my boys and these personalised letters are the perfect way to draw inspiration! A simple, sustainable and fun product. Couldn't recommend this more."
— Lina
"Snail Mail Stories have brought a little bit of magic into our lives! Each month my son sees the brown envelope arrive and is so excited he says "Mummy! My mail is here!!!" And then is off to do all the wonderful activities inside! They are thoughtfully planned and I love how they are themed differently each month - it's just as exciting for me to see what the envelope contains too! Thank you so much Snail Mail Stories. You are reviving the magic and wonder of receiving letters - we really love your service"
— Sarah~Rose
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