Supplies you will need
Map of the United States, North America, or the World
Scissors
tape or thumbtacks
envelopes from incoming holiday cards
Whether you or your kids are brushing up on your geography or learning the locations of states, capitals, and countries for the first time, this activity will be educational and fun to do each day through the month of December.
Post the mail where it seen readily. Then as holiday greetings arrive in your mailbox each day, share the messages with your kids and save the envelopes the cards came in. Cut off the postmark from each envelope. Read the location of the postmark (or return address if you have multiple coming through the same sorting facility), locate it on your map, and tack or tape the postmark to the correct spot. If the location happens to be a small town that is not printed on the map, use the closest major city as a reference point.
In addition, older children may enjoy calculating the distance the card traveled to get to you. And, save the postage stamps - your kids can start a new hobby that can last a lifetime.
If you're like a lot of families, you may not have a map of the United States lying around to use for this project. I've made a printable map that you can download and use on a smaller scale. Just click on the image above and you can see it full size and save to your device.
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