Little C’ville: Post Office

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Things to Explore
  • Who wrote the first letter sent by air mail? What aircraft was used to deliver the letter?
  • What animal used to carry mail in Alaska? What other animals have delivered mail?
  • What is the purpose of a postage stamp? Whose picture was on the first American stamp?

Sort all the letters from the mailbox into their matching colored and numbered bins, then load up your satchel for deliveries around Little C’ville as you learn about the mail system and how mail moves. Don’t forget to look both ways at the crossing sign before you make your rounds!

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