Use this template to teach and help students create a correctly formatted letter. Included is a sample lesson and series of activities that will help guide the purpose for students creating their letters. There also is a template included that can be printed out as a sample for students to use. This is also a perfect activity to complete with students during Celebrate Write to a Friend Month (December) or Letter Writing Week (January).
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Create-a-Town Simulation
In this activity, students actually build a model town and learn about their communities by doing activities related to libraries, post offices, schools, hospitals, police stations, fire departments, banks, restaurants, and more.