With all the new technologies these days, the forms of communication have become easier and faster. Technology has definitely made it easier on us to communicate across the world within seconds. Though it may be the fastest way of communication, the internet lacks something that we all used to value when receiving letters through post mail; the personal touch. Not only writing a letter by hand makes it personal, but it can help with your penmanship and vocabulary skills. A great way to encourage sending handwritten letters is to get your own personalized stationery.

When writing a letter on the computer, there are tools that help you with your vocabulary. Tools like spell checker and auto correct makes it easier on you to get words out without even knowing how to spell them. These tools spell it for you correctly and you end up having to rely on these tools, but what if you aren't on a computer and your boss asks you to write a memo by hand? With handwriting a letter, you can increase your vocabulary skills and practice your penmanship.

You can get personalized stationery in many places. There are online stores that can customize it with your name or buy one at your closest Wal-Mart with your name already printed on it. Children will love having their own stationery and you can encourage them to write to your family members that don't live near by. Not only will it help their vocabulary and penmanship, it also helps with self-esteem, patience, and confidence. Through letter writing, children can find out who they are, what they like and what they dislike, and what their unique gifts and talents bring to this world.

Along with getting your children their own personalized stationery, you can buy matching envelopes, note cards, and post cards. You can also get them colored pencils, markers, pens, and stickers so they can personalize their letters even more. A book of stamps can even help your children with simple math when mailing their letters and taking them to the post office can show them how they get sent and delivered to their destinations.

Even though technology can make communication faster and easier, take the time to write a letter instead. Show the person or persons you are sending the letter to how much you personally mean to them by handwriting it.