Wizard School Day / Owl Post Letters
Owl Post Letters
Children write letters to friends or educators that are delivered by a pretend owl post service around the room.
How to run it
- Set up an owl post station with paper, envelopes and a mailbox.
- Have children write or draw a letter to someone in the group.
- Address and seal the envelopes.
- Deliver letters using a toy owl or chosen post helpers.
You will need
- paper
- envelopes
- pencils
- decorated mailbox box
- toy owl (optional)
Make it easier or harderYounger children can draw pictures; older children can write in a quill-style script or code.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5, Outcome 2Children communicate thoughts and kindness through writing.
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