Postman Bear by Julia DonaldsonPostman Bear is having a party and inviting three of his friends. He writes them each a letter and hand delivers them. When the big day arrives, his friends join him to celebrate his birthday. This short and sweet lift the flap book is another classic Julia Donaldson book. Everyone loves getting mail!
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Invitation to make marks - Age 1+
Giving little ones a chance to write, draw and scribble is an important part of their development. 'Mark making' or scribbling can be presented to children as an invitation, left out for them to explore. Try setting up Postman Bear with envelopes, blank paper and crayons. See what they create? Read about when we originally shared it on Instagram - HERE |
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Letter writing role play - Age 4+
Older kids who enjoy writing may want to send their own letters to the characters. Ask them to be Bear and see who they will invite to their party. Will they deliver letters to each bedroom in the house? Or maybe to each stuffed animal on their bed? Parents and siblings can join in as other characters and after receiving your invitation, celebrate Bear's birthday together! Read about when we originally shared it on Instagram - HERE |
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- Hold a party in your class and write invitations to other classes or parents
- Create your own lift the flap books
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