As we approach the holidays, we can expect more mail. How do we get
that mail? It takes lots of people from creating to sending it. These
activities will send you the message that mail is indeed important!
CONNECT:
- Read about the history and other facts about postage stamps at https://kids.kiddle.co/Postage_stamp
- Watch how the US Postal Service works at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX16-52bHvg
- See how mail is delivered around the world at https://www.citipostmail.co.uk/blog/postal-delivery-across-the-world-overseas-mail-distribution/
- Learn about the surprising short history of the Pony Express at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vrzi-BEjWs
CREATE:
- Make your own postcard and do other related activities at http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/postcard-creator-30061.html
- Create personalized postage stamps with these vendors approved by the US Post Office: https://www.usps.com/ship/custom-mail-stamps.htm
- Collecting postage stamps can be fun and rewarding. Get started at https://www.ducksters.com/hobbies/stampcollecting.php
- Play post office following the visual directions at https://teachingmama.org/post-office-dramatic-play/
CARE:
- For this upcoming holiday season, make thank your cards with these inspirations: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/easy-diy-thank-you-cards-4114929
- Watch how to wrap packages for the Post Office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZU2U_bUzpg
- Try these cool stationary-related ideas as a family activity to keep supplies handy -- or to give them as gifts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hv9nFNd4hM
- Here are some tips for safe, kid-friendly email: https://www.pcworld.com/article/153381/safe_kids_email.html
CAREERS:
Mail is an international communication channel – and career. From
creating careers to mailing and delivering mail. See the possibilities here.
