Materials
variety of stamps (old and new)
Instructions
- 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.
- Place the stamps in a box or container in the post office learning center.
- 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 ____." - 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.)
