One of our preschool educational game downloads in a pdf file. Children color in the objects a mail carrier uses at work, then label them using a word bank. Learn about the role a mail carrier plays in your community. Get started with the following mailman lessons for preschool. Mail carriers postal workers storytime ideas 2007 whether you are doing a community helpers unit, or just want to have a fun storytime, the mail worker theme is one lots of preschoolers can relate to since it is a person they see every day. The schoolquality costume fits children ages 3 to 6 years.
Ive rounded up the best kids books told through letters and also included affiliate links for each of the recommendations on the list. Books about community helpers, such as career day by anne rockwell, helpers in my community by bobbie kalman, and delivering your mail. My bonnie lies over the ocean i get to sort the mail, then carry it to your home. A free online early learning activity newsletter for parents and grandparents of preschool children. Post office and mailing activities for preschool prek pages.
If you are home when the mail comes, make sure to just say hello and thank you. Post office vocabulary word list enchanted learning. Teach your students about the process of creating and mailing letters and how the mail carrier delivers the mail with these lesson plans. The kids love these little acts of kindness and its such a quick way to show our appreciation. Community helpers and all around town preschool and kindergarten activities, games, and crafts. Today i read aloud delivering your mail a book about mail carriers by ann owen. This is a simply and straightforward introduction to mail carriers and it talks about what they do and how they deliver the mail. It is so much fun to teach our little ones about the people around us that have interesting and important jobs to do in our community. Childrens picture books that feature mail carriers and post offices. The best childrens books about sending mail preschool books. This is the way we mail a letter, so early in the morning. Our mail carrier costume includes a vest and mailbag, both made of soft machinewashable fabricand an easyclean, totsized vinyl hat.
These easy to assemble activities can be placed in your learning centers, turned into file folder games, or turned into tot tray activities. Sep 01, 2003 for example, there was an image of the postal carrier delivering mail from the right side of the truck the mail carrier drives on the same side as the curb this one sentence and photo sparked a 5 minute conversation about safety, why the mail company doesnt pay for two drivers, the increased cost of stamps for extra labor, etc. The printable has an optional pony tail that you can add on to make your mail carrier female. You will find free library related crafts projects, printable activities and coloring pages with easy to follow lesson plans, and related resources. Post office theme ideas for your preschool classroom library. Discovering more about the post office and mail carriers can be a great part of a community helpers theme or even an extension of valentines day. Heres a list of our favorite childrens books about careers. Childrens picture books that feature mail carriers and post. Ive put together an allinone envelope template and play stamps in the hope that it might inspire a little one that you know to create some snail mail too. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. The mail comes from all over, like new york, paris, and rome. The book needs to be exclusively about the mail carrier andor post office. The really fun part is that there are actual envelopes attached to.
See more ideas about community helpers preschool, preschool and dramatic play. Apr 10, 2014 today im sharing this mail carrier craft that we made last week. Mailing delivery game prek pages this game uses names and builds name recognition among your preschoolers. Inside and out both by gail gibbons by lisa bullard the giant hug by lauren childby sandra horning. This post office preschool theme page is filled with preschool activities and ideas for all areas of your classroom. You can print your own free mail carrier valentine by clicking here. The games are designed and produced by the owner of teach at daycare and books and bubbles family care in arka. We will read and discuss the career of a mail carrier then write an informative paper about a mail carrier. These community helpers books for little learners have an abundance of information for preschoolers.
I wasnt sure if id be able to find any, but turns out, sending mail is a popular topic for childrens books. To celebrate my love of books i have put together a list of my favorite valentines day books for little learners. Mail for husher town by mary louise cuneo and pam paparone. In circle time, read the book, delivering your mail, by ann owen. Print each childs name on the front of a small envelope. Book suggestions for the library i love amazon, and if you choose to get yours there, they do send me a few centswhich supports my coffee habit. Community helpers books for little learners pocket of preschool. It is about the jolly postman who is the mail carrier for various characters from beloved fairy tales. Valentines day books for little learners pocket of. Finish up the lesson by having the children look through magazines to find anything postal worker, mail, post office related. After i read it, we will come back to the bubble map and see if we can add more bubbles to the mail carrier map. Join the disguised supermom community today and ill send the mail carrier printable pack right over. Magnet pages for mail carrier bingo markercoloring pages for mail carrier circle time and fun ideas for mail carrier theme make it with art supplies for mail carrier literacy ideas for mail carrier math ideas for mail carrier recipes for mail carrier mail box made from cardboard.
I figured that would be easier than making two separate printables. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how mail carriers serve their community. Children love to learn about the helpers in their community. Our favorite picture books about mail book nerd mommy. Understanding the different aspects of a mail carrier through crafts and discussion ideas, children learn about mail carriers, letter and stamps while developing important motor and reasoning skills. Print the childs name on the mailbox and hang it on the back of the childs chair. Childrens books about mail sleeping should be easy. February 2015 preschool book list mail groundhog day a day in the life of a dentist by michelle aki becker pete the cat. If she was a mail carrier she would have one master key to unlock all the mail. Books about letters and mail carriers are some of our favorite ways to help kids learn about the magic of post.
It is one of the few government agencies explicitly authorized by. The book covered the basic jobs of the mail carrier of course and a few extra little pointers about the mail service, in general, in the back. Great characters and lots of dialogue draw a preschooler right into the story. Everyday after literacy centers students will have time to research their community helper on the classroom computers, ipad, or use books in our classroom library. You have named many things that the mail carrier does for their career. In a time of texting, email, and video chatting, kids can still learn more about snail mail and the way that letters and packages travel from place to place. Mail carrier delivery game name recognition for each child, make a mailbox by folding a large piece of paper in half and stapling the sides closed.
A day with a mail carrier hard work paperback september 1, 2000. Mail carriers community helpers books the disguised supermom. Community helpers preschool activities, crafts, lessons. Six little valentines six little valentines were sent to my house, the first one said, i love you, from mouse. Its always story time with childrens books at woohoo. Books about the post office and mail prek pages this book list can be a great supplement to your mailing activities and encourage preschoolers to build on their knowledge of mail, postal workers, and the post office. Children can make special deliveries all around town with our realistic mail carrier costume. If she was a mail carrier she would have one master key to unlock all the mail boxes. Preschool themes mail carrier free childrens videos. Lets celebrate the work people do in our communities. How do you thank your mail carrier on national thank a mail carrier day day.
Emergent reader listing printables for books 100 day activities all about me alligatorscrocodiles apples around the world art baker baseball bats bears. Mail carrier post office postal worker community helpers themed preschool homeschool thematic unit. The title of the book is a day with a mail carrier. The 12 activities in this pack focus on the post office, mail carriers and mail. Community helpers craft idea for kids community helpers. Mail, mail, mail, mail, i love to deliver the mail, mail, mail. This is zoey and she wants to be a mail carrier, can you imagine that.
Find mail carrier lesson plans and teaching resources. This week is full of mail carrier and post office themed crosscurricular activities and matching classroom decor including math, language, vocabulary, social studies dramatic play stations and. These books talk about mail carriers, how the mail system works and the fun of sending mail. Mail carriers are essential service workers in our community so i thought it would be the perfect craft to do next. Childrens picture books starring a mail carrier as the main character. Delivering your mail is a basic, simple read for young children to come to know what it is like in the every day life of a mail man. Check out these awesome books for your next letter. The easyon costume includes a washable cottonpolyester jacket with a handy zipper in front, plus a cap and an officiallooking mail pouch. Valentines, writing letters to family and friends, community helpersall can be accommodated with this theme. Kindergarten mail carrier unit confessions of a homeschooler.
When choosing books for preschoolers, here are a few tips to keep in mind. Download the mail carrier unit study mar 19, 2016 childrens books about mail. Books that merely mention a mail carrier in passing e. This one is geared for preschool to kindergarten and just introduces one of our very helpful community workers to younger students. Community helpers librarian theme activities to help your preschoolers develop those small muscles in their hands. Community helpers preschool activities, crafts, lessons, and. Contact your local post office and set up a meet and greet with a mail carrier.
Childrens books about mail and letter writing to inspire your child to write and. Ultimate list of preschool books growing book by book. You may create your own mail truck using a large box. Now they will be able to identify the different jobs everyone takes care of in their own town.
Feb 18, 2016 crafts,actvities and worksheets for preschool,toddler and. We typically have this theme going alongside our valentines day theme. Apr 14, 2018 this is zoey and she wants to be a mail carrier, can you imagine that. I would like you to sit up straight with your ears warmed up.
These books were terrific in introducing less idolized careers to young children. The photo of the mail carrier on the beack had the kids laughing and asking about mail carriers on islands in in alaska. Go over the postal workers uniform and how they either carry a mailbag or perhaps have a rolling bag for the mail. Today im sharing this mail carrier craft that we made last week. We had a bunch of hands on activities this week, starting with homemade mailboxes. National postal museum library smithsonian instititution libraries 2005. Includes a blank envelope to address mail carrier unit this site has other units too. I want to be a mail carrier kids dream jobs can you. Students will learn more about mailing and receiving letters. In my preschool class we have a job called mail carrier.
Several of the kids chimed in that they know their mail carrier or they have seen a mail truck driving around their neighborhood. Librarians at work, teachers at work and mail carriers at work by karen latchana kenney from the meet your community workers series. Now is the time to teach our little learners all about love and thanks to valentines day, we have the perfect excuse. The pages are large and i was able to easily read this to a group of 8 kids without any moving around or complaints that the kids couldnt see well. A book list featuring mail carriers and post office for preschool, prek, and kindergarten classrooms. Mail, mail, mail, mail, i love to deliver the mail. Community helper books for preschool preschool community helper book. Fun childrens learning activities, including printable templates, for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school kids. Kindergarten mail carrier unit with links to more units fire safety and police officer writing. As children build literacy, develop vocabulary, practice math concepts, sing songs, sort materials, and participate in dramatic play activities, they learn about the tools, uniforms, and tasks of a variety of community helpers such as police. Postal service worker preschool activities and crafts. Plan your 60minute lesson in english language arts or comprehension reading with helpful tips from karin adams.
Mail carrier song added 22798 original author unknown. Mail carrier profession themed match the number game. Mail carriers are responsible for making sure everyones mail arrives in their mailbox on time. A fantastic way to tie in all the activities is to read childrens books about sending mail. Dramatic play hats of community helpers firefighter hats, police officer hats, mail carrier. Children discover the important work mail carriers do in their community with our squeezably soft doll. Community helper and career preschool activities and crafts. Valentines day is cool both by heather adamson by james dean the post office book valentines day is marvelous me. Community helpers librarian theme preschool plan it. I was inspired to make this free printable by a similar one i found at the blog over the big moon. Millie waits for the mail by alexander steffensmeier. Mail carrier crackers thank you, tracie, for this idea. The children will learn how to shelve library books in the classroom by sorting the first letter of the title of the book.
Allow them to cut and paste these pictures onto the postal worker picture page. They created a special free printable note for your mail carrier that works year round. As a bonus, site members have access to a banneradfree version of the site, with printfriendly pages. Childrens picture books that feature mail carriers and. Featuring authentic embroidered details on a permanently attached, easytorecognize uniform, the machinewashable doll is carefully crafted to withstand endless hours of play. The games are designed and produced by the owner of teach at daycare and books. Through these books, they can learn how a community works together to provide services and goods to everyone in the community. Bunny mail by rosemary wells the day the crayons quit by drew daywalt mail carriers at work by karen latchana kenney the postman by rosalinda kightley. Make a mail carrier pouch out of construction paper, yarn, and a stapler to staple the mail pouches together.
You will find free letter carrier related crafts projects, printable activities and coloring pages with easy to follow lesson plans, and related resources. Mail carrier song sung to my bonnie lies over the ocean i get to sort the mail, then carry it to your home. Delivering your mail by ann owen picture window books, 2003. Jul 31, 2018 to thank our mail carrier, we left a few frozen water bottles and a thank you card on the mailbox one afternoon. Written by jean warren author of piggyback songs, themeasaurus and 123 art. In my neighborhood postal workers by paulette bourgeois. Mail, or postal service is an independent agency of the united states federal government responsible for providing postal service in the united states. Even little ones can deliver the mailwith a superrealistic costume designed just for them. Post office and mailing activities for preschool community.
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