Opposite Stamps

Materials

variety of stamps (old and new)

Instructions

1. Preparation: Collect a variety of stamps from all over the world. Perhaps a post office will be willing to donate stamps for this worthy educational cause.
2. Place the stamps in a box or container in the post office learning center.
3. Let the children explore the stamps. Stay in the center to guide the children.
   Ask probing questions such as:
   * "Can you find stamps that look like they came from a hot place?" (For example, a desert might be represented by a palm tree.) "What would be the opposite of a hot place? If it's not hot, it's _____."
   * "Can you find stamps that look like they came from a cold place?"
   * "Can you find a picture of a woman?" "What would be the opposite of a woman?" "If you're not a woman or girl, you're a ____ or _____."
   * "Can you find pictures of men?"
   * "Can you find a stamp that looks like nighttime?" "What would be the opposite of nighttime? If it's not night, it's ____."
4. If desired, encourage the children to work independently to make pairs of opposite representations with the stamps. (This will depend on the skill level of the group.)

Instructions

Create a book showing
the development of a
ladybug. Illustrate
and write captions
for each stage of
development.
Laminate and
bind the pages
inside the covers.
What to Do
1. Engage the children in
a discussion about ladybugs.
Ask the children what they look like.
2. Show the children the book (see
Preparation).
3. Read the book aloud and put it in the reading area for further use.
Teacher - to - Teacher Tip
* You may be able to find pictures in an old science book or magazine.
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Show the children images of the different stages in the ladybug's life cycle and
ask them to put them in the correct order.
* Can the children name some of the different life stages of the ladybug?