Sep 26, 2011 back in may i had the opportunity to start a fun project that i named, not so cleverly, 50 states postcard swap. Unfortunately a 4 states dropped out so we need another representative from ia. Our postcards can be purchased at our amazon store. For years students in classrooms across america have exchanged postcards to share information about their states and learn about other states with the help of a friendly, picture postcard. I am working on organizing a 50 states postcard swap. Print and color these fantastic vintage state postcards, featuring all 50 states. The childrens most recent speaking and listening project was about the usa and i thought it might a fun idea to try and get a postcard from each of the 50 states. The parks conservancy is proud to collaborate with the creative action network and the national parks conservation association to create a handsome postcard book showcasing 24 of the unique, fullcolor see america graphics. State float project tennessee states project, 50 states. This balance of protecting the interests of smaller states while also listening to the majority has had lasting impacts on the u. My students need books about the 50 states since we will be participating in a united states postcard exchange and will be researching each state.
United states postcards no minimum quantity zazzle. Fifty states lesson plans for elementary school teachers in grades k6 including color and landform activities, programs and thematic units, individual state and government information, curriculum, classroom and teaching ideas. One of the first cards, if not the first postcard we received was a homemade postcard from georgia. Inuit art from cape dorset book of postcards glasgow to the world. In an era dominated by speed and digital media, with the postcard project, carol lee asks us to pause and think about w riting as communication, and time. My childs 3rd grade class is studying the 50 states of our country. Jun 19, 2009 the postcard project 50 state map cards. For instance you can study each state as you receive a post card. The kids are loving our 50 states postcard challenge. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Regions of united states our 4th grade curriculum includes regions of the united states. It can be boring but with the help of pt, it can be an enjoyable year of social studies. At the rocky mountain front eagle migration area west of great falls more golden eagles have been seen in a single day than anywhere else in the country. Happy groundhod day check out austins state float of idaho. This lesson involved students researching and using graphic organizers to compile their information. Get acquainted with our 50 great states with a set of vintage state postcards, ready to color. Back in may i had the opportunity to start a fun project that i named, not so cleverly, 50 states postcard swap. I am looking for these states to participate in a 50 state postcard exchange. Oct 24, 2019 shing yin khor is raising funds for strange friends. Knowing that there are many, many postcard swap groups going on, we thought it would be nice if we started designing postcards for different areas. A decadent and beautiful postcard book featuring strange and wonderful creatures from unknown parts. Fifty states ideas for teaching, resources for lesson. I teach 1st grade in a distict that emphasizes literacy in the classroom.
Categorized by state, youll find hundred of postcards, from old to new, used and unused, custom, and bulk, and lots more. I have a book that i make copies for the students for each state. Show you care with premium postcards, notecards, stickers and more. Ideal for collectors, postcrossing, scrapbooking, school postcard exchange projects, gifts.
I still need delaware kentucky maine minnesota new hampshire new mexico rhode island. State postcard project by tami teaches tami lynn morrison tpt. Postcard geography postcards from america 50 state travel. My girls love learning about neat facts from the different states. We are open to volunteers and candidates of all genders. The template were using will fit averys 4 to a page postcards, which should be available locally fairly easily, or you could just print on card stock and cut them. Naming all 50 states takes practice and memorization. Postcrossing is an online project that allows its members to send and receive postcards from all. You send 49 storebought or amazon boughtpostcards and if everyone does. Illustrated postcards with maps of all fifty states of the united states of. We have a strategic, targeted focus on critical downballot, state races thatif we winwill make it easier to win national elections.
Geographystate projectcenter geography classroom, world. Book a flight on london eyes london activities, teaching activities. Signup to get the inside scoop from our monthly newsletters. Our 50 states worksheets incorporate games, quizzes, and activities to engage young learners. Would anyone like to join our 50 states postcard exchange. The postcard exchange seems like an excellent idea. Since spending a couple of months organizing and gathering names, we started mailing postcards in july. With unique postcards to color and puzzles to print, children from kindergarten to grade 5 can enjoy learning with 50 states worksheets. I gave them specifics on what was required and they did a book report for the. Download all click on a worksheet in the set below to see more info or download the pdf. If you are able, please include a fact about your state on the postcard. Greetings from 50 american states vintage reprints postcard set ca. The state boasts the largest breeding population of trumpeter swans in the lower united states. We are so excited when the mail comes each day to see if we get a new state to add to our collection.
Take a virtual tour across our great nation for some fantastic views of great places to visit, historic sites and buildings, people, scenery, and lots more. The postcard project 50 state map cards 101 in 1001. Fifty states ideas for teaching, resources for lesson plans. The 50 state postcard exchange is a project that helps us learn about the united states.
We ask that you send us a postcard from where you live or a place that you have traveled to. This will give my students a chance to learn about the 50 states in a realworld situation and not just reading about them from a social studies book. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. After studying and learning more about the new england, midatlantic, and southern colonial regions, students will use that knowledge to construct their own final product to. The idea is that people from all over the united states will both send postcards from their state, and receive postcards from many other states. This project was for austins 4th grade class and it was 50% student and 50% parent participation.
Browse our postcard history series, which explores the history of an area through vintage and nostalgic postcards. All 51 postcards in this special set have been designed by legends of america. The template were using will fit averys 4 to a page postcards, which should be available locally fairly easily, or. Thus, each postcard is not only infused with the time required to mak e it, but also mail ed, delive red and receiv ed. In recent years, exploring time as distance, carol lee has developed the ongoing postcard project. We were out of school all week for snow days, it was the perfect time to work on a project like this.
The sister district project works to turn states blue by winning state legislative elections. Postcard geography postcards from america 50 state. They have research questions age appropriate ofcourse to answer. Get your hands on a customizable united states postcard from zazzle. Postcards from america takes this concept a step further by using todays exciting technologies. Free state and city postcards learning tangent homeschool. Postcards with maps of all fifty states of the united states of america. Jan 23, 2012 the first 2 states postcards are in the mailbox not the ones we have been collecting for the 50 states postcard bookbut the extras. These postcards depict all fifty states of the united states of america.
I read the book the little man in the map and it has an amazing way to teach the students tricks to learn the states. Free shipping offer on postcards is not available to. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Visit this entertaining travel website that includes more beautiful photos, special postage stamps, fun facts, travel tips, and much more. I wanted the children to have an appreciation of just how vast the usa is, and of course how different the states are. Free state and city postcards knowing that there are many, many postcard swap groups going on, we thought it would be nice if we started designing postcards for different areas. Posters for the anchor line book of postcards henri matisse book of postcards new york travel posters book of postcards views of venice book of postcards paintings of new york book of postcards. State information resource links to state homepage, symbols, flags, maps, constitutions, representitives, songs, birds, flowers, trees 50states. This is our second year and we are very excited to do this again. Fifty states a collection of ideas for teaching about the 50 united states and capitals source. We are an interactive homeschool project, sending and receiving fun facts about our home state on postcards to families in the 50 states.
They would like to receive a postcard from each state. The best deals on alabama, alaska, arizona, arkansas, california. I posted earlier and i am already committed to this project with another group but here are some ideas. This involves handmade postcards like those displayed here. Montana has the largest migratory elk herd in the nation. If you are interested or would simply like to hear more about this, please contact me at email removed. This could be used as a great learning tool to travel the united states. The post reported that sales of postcard stamps in the united states have declined significantly. Get your hands on a customizable 50 states postcard from zazzle.
Mar 26, 2015 the post reported that sales of postcard stamps in the united states have declined significantly. You send 49 storebought or amazon boughtpostcards and if everyone does their part your class will get 49 back from the other states. The united states government, from its very beginnings, was built around representing the fifty states both equally in the senate and proportionally in the house. Postal service processed 770 million stamped postcards in. Its been a lot of fun finding coloring pages and printables for them. This postcard project is designed to meet the objectives for virginia state standards in united states history to 1865usi5b. Having these united states books in our classroom will inspire and encourage students to want to. When the united states was originally formed it was a lot different then how it is today. There were three sections of the country broken off and each colony state was part of one section. May 19, 2011 i am working on organizing a 50 states postcard swap. Im looking to get a state map postcard from all 50 states the ones that have an illustration of the state along with cities, whatevers for the state. To practice writing skills as well as see and learn about different places. Postal service processed 770 million stamped postcards in 2014, down from 1. How to start a classroom postcard exchange in 5 simple steps.
Usa today hot site see all 50 states through daily postcards sent directly to your emailbox free. As of january 2019, more than one third of the combined total of postcards were sent from germany, russia and the united states. Shing yin khor is raising funds for strange friends. Rather than having 50 states like we do now, in the beginning we started out with colonies.