We will be reading the picture book Flat Stanley in class. Stanley is a young boy who accidentally gets squished "as flat as a pancake" when his bulletin board falls on him during the night. Being flat has its pros and cons, as Stanley soon learns. One of the advantages is that he gets to experience many new and exciting adventures. For instance... being sent to California in an envelop to visit his cousins.
Students in our class are making their own "flat person" in their own likeness on Friday. The objective of this project is to learn about different cultures, geography and famous landmarks through their adventures. Please take the time to read the letter contained in the manila envelope that was sent home. Cut off the bottom portion of the note to keep track of the deadline, and send the top section to a friend or family member living outside of Sandy, Utah. If you would like to help your child write a personalized letter, even better! The manila envelope is provided for your benefit. The cost of postage should only be around $1-2 (for a domestic large 2 oz. envelope; international rates may be higher). Once they return from their trip(s), students will bring their flat person to school along with a poster or booklet your child or their hosts create and we will plot their travels on a world map.
The Flat Stanley Project is a pen pal activity that integrates art, social studies, math and literacy in a fun and meaningful way!
Here are some examples of Flat Mrs. Chang's Adventures in previous years:
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| Visiting the White House in D.C |
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| Hiking the beautiful mountains of Switzerland |
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| Relaxing on the beach in Dominican Republic |
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| Sight-seeing and shopping at Time Square in New York City |
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| Standing in front of the CNN Center in Atlanta |
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| Hanging out at the gift shop in Disneyland! |
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| She saw a real giraffe while on safari in South Africa! |
Here are some examples of posters and books created by students in the past:
