Unit of Work - Post Office

Literacy, Numeracy, Science

Subjects covered:	Activities:	Resources:	Differentiation:
Literacy	Role play a post office, taking turns to be customers and postal workers. Use vocabulary related to the post office such as letters, stamps, envelopes, etc. Read books about the post office and discuss the different roles and tasks involved. Practice writing letters or postcards to friends or family members, using proper letter format.	Toy post office set Books about the post office Paper and writing materials	Provide additional support for struggling readers or writers Encourage more advanced students to write longer letters or stories Use picture books for visual learners
Numeracy	Sort and count different types of stamps or envelopes. Weigh letters or packages using a toy scale, comparing their weights. Use play money to buy stamps and practice making change.	Stamps Envelopes Toy scale Play money	Provide manipulatives or visual aids for counting and sorting Offer challenge tasks involving more complex calculations Encourage estimation and prediction when weighing letters
Science	Investigate different materials used for packaging and discuss their properties (e.g., strength, flexibility, transparency). Observe how letters or packages are sorted and delivered in a post office. Explore the concept of communication and how letters travel from one place to another.	Various packaging materials (e.g., cardboard, bubble wrap, plastic) Pictures or videos of post office sorting processes	Provide hands-on activities to explore different materials Offer opportunities for students to create their own sorting systems Encourage discussions and explanations of how communication works

Arts Subjects

Subjects covered:	Activities:	Resources:	Differentiation:
Visual Arts	Create and decorate personal postcards Design and make stamps using potatoes Construct a 3D post office model using recycled materials	Colored paper, markers, and glue Potatoes, paint, and paper Recycled materials, scissors, and tape	Provide different levels of difficulty in designing stamps Offer various materials for constructing the post office model
Music	Learn and sing songs about sending and receiving mail Create sound effects using instruments to mimic post office sounds Compose a simple jingle for the post office	Lyrics of songs Musical instruments like drums, shakers, and bells Paper and pencils for composing	Provide visual aids for songs Allow students to choose different instruments to explore sounds
Drama	Role-play different roles in the post office (postman, customer, etc.) Act out scenarios involving sending and receiving mail	Dress-up clothes and props	Assign different roles to students based on their abilities Provide visual cues for role-play scenarios
Dance	Create a dance routine inspired by the movements of a postman Choreograph a group dance representing the journey of a letter	Open space for movement Music or sound effects	Provide visual demonstrations of dance movements Allow students to create their own dance moves
English	Write and illustrate a story about a letter's journey Practice writing and addressing letters Read books about the post office	Blank books or paper Envelopes and address labels Post office-themed books	Provide different levels of writing support Offer a variety of books at different reading levels

Station Ideas

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Station 1: Sorting Mail

Sort letters by size, shape, or color.
Use a sorting tray or baskets to organize the mail.

Station 2: Writing Letters

Provide paper, envelopes, and writing materials.
Encourage children to write letters to their friends or family members.

Station 3: Pretend Play

Set up a pretend post office with a play mailbox, stamps, and envelopes.
Let children take turns being the postmaster, customer, or mail carrier.

Station 4: Package Wrapping

Provide wrapping paper, tape, and scissors.
Let children wrap small objects like blocks or toys.

Station 5: Delivery Route

Create a mini-town or map for children to deliver mail.
Use toy vehicles or have children walk to pretend delivery points.

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Story Time

Once upon a time, in a small town called Happyville, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to write letters and send them to her friends and family. She even had a special box where she kept all the letters she received.

One sunny day, Lily's teacher, Miss Rose, told the class that they were going on a field trip to the Post Office. All the children were excited and couldn't wait to see what it was like inside.

When they arrived at the Post Office, Mr. Smith, the postmaster, greeted them with a warm smile. He explained that the Post Office was a place where people could send letters and packages to their loved ones who lived far away.

Mr. Smith showed the children the sorting room, where all the letters and packages were organized. There were big shelves filled with colorful envelopes and boxes. The children were amazed by the hustle and bustle of the post office workers sorting the mail.

Next, Mr. Smith took them to the counter where people could buy stamps and send their letters. He showed them different kinds of stamps, some with pictures of flowers and animals. Lily thought they were beautiful and wanted to buy some stamps for herself.

After that, Mr. Smith took the children to the mail trucks parked outside the Post Office. He explained that the mail trucks delivered letters and packages to different houses and businesses in the town. Lily imagined herself driving one of those big trucks when she grew up.

Before leaving, Mr. Smith gave each child a pretend envelope and stamp to play with. They pretended to write letters to their friends and family, sticking the stamps carefully on the envelopes just like real mail. Lily wrote a letter to her grandma, telling her all about the Post Office field trip.

Back in the classroom, Lily couldn't wait to tell her friends about the Post Office and show them the letter she had written. Miss Rose helped Lily put the letter in an envelope and addressed it to Lily's grandma.

A few days later, Lily's grandma called her on the phone. She said she had received Lily's letter and loved hearing all about the Post Office field trip. Lily was so happy to know that her letter had traveled all the way to her grandma's house.

From that day on, Lily and her friends started writing letters more often. They would visit the Post Office together to buy stamps and send their letters to loved ones. The Post Office became their favorite place, where they could share their thoughts and feelings with others.

The end.