Logan,+Jared,+Hannah,+Mohammad,+and+Saed



September 29, 2009 Dear Logan, We live in New Hampshire. We have a nurse at our school. The classroom has two fish and one hermit crab. I like to play with monster trucks. I also like to ride my bike. My favorite food is pancakes. What is yours? We will be waiting to hear from you! Your friend, Jared

November 10, 2009 Dear Jared, I like your name. What is your favorite color? My favorite thing to eat is chocolate. We go swimming at the high school. We have tadpoles. Some have back legs. My favorite toy is dirt bikes. Your friend, Logan

November 19, 2009 Dear Logan, Black is my favorite color. Do you like MP3 players? Do you like to swim? Your friend, Jared

December 3, 2009 Dear Jared, I like MP3 players. We have ipods in our classroom. I like to swim. We went swimming at the high school for P.E. I also like Christmas. What do you want for Christmas? Your friend, Logan

December 10, 2009 Dear Jared, I like your handwriting. Here it is 2 weeks until Christmas and one week until Christmas break. I wish I played with you. What do you play with? We are talking about needs and wants and where stuff comes from. Coal, electricity, and sheep wool come from here. What comes from where you live? Your friend, Logan 

From Hannah in Lusaka:



To Mohammad and Saed in Beirut:



Dear Logan, I am Mohammad. I am seven years old. I live in Beirut. I am happy to read your letter. I like your handwriting. I have never seen the snow in my life. My favorite color is red. My birthday is in July. It's cold in winter in my country, it's also rainy. I like to play footaball. I wish to play in the snow. Your friend, Mohammad

 December 3, 2009 Dear Mohammad, I can read really good. Are you a good reader? Do you have a Christmas tree? I can't wait to hear from you. I like to play football too. Do you have toys at your school? Your friend, Logan

Dear Logan, I am Saed. I live in Beirut. I am seven years old. I have seen the snow in the mountains. I like to make snowballs. My favorite color is red. I wish to ski on the snow. I like to play gymnastic. Last year I won a medal. I also like to play football, too. Do you like to play football? We see cats and dogs. Your friend, Saed

December 3, 2009 Dear Saed, I like to play football. What is your favorite toy? I have a brother. Do you sit on Santa's lap? What do you want for Christmas? I really like Christmas. Do you like Christmas? Your friend, Logan

Dear Logan, I can read, too. I am a super reader. I have one Christmas tree at home. I like to play football, too. I also like to play volley ball. Do you learn maths at your school? My favorite subject is maths. I like counting. We don't have toys at our school, but we do lots of activities. Do you have any brothers or sisters. I have one brother and one sister. Your friend, Mohammad

Dear Logan, I don't like to play football. My favorite game is volley ball. I have three sisters and no brothers. No, I have never sat on Santa's lap. I don't celebrate Christmas. We celebrate Eid Al Adha and Eid Al Fitr. What do you like to do on Sundays? Your friend, Saed

Dear pen pals, I've never told you that I race snowmobiles and dirt bikes. My family and I go to Riverton, Wyoming a lot. I usually get 7ths and 6ths and 3rds on dirt bikes. On snowmobiles I usually get 1st place. Do you have a hobby? Your friend, Logan

Dear friends, My Birthday is in June 30. I like to play cards. I like to play with my friends Alex, Gerardo and David. I will travel to Denmark for Easter. I can't wait to visit my Dad's Mom. What will you do for Easter? From Hannah M.

Dear pen pals,  I had an Easter egg hunt at my house. Did you have an Easter egg hunt? I got candy for Easter and a fish game. I also a new bicycle helmet. What Did you get for Easter? Your friend,  Logan