Old Postage Stamp Collecting – For Kids of All Ages
November 12th, 2008Collecting old postage stamps is a great educational tool. You can inspire kids to learn more about other countries and all of the world around them. Where do Bengal tigers live? What is that strange looking, tall three-wheeled bicycle? Who is Nelson Mandela? What language is printed on that stamp?
Starting kids off with a few envelopes of stamps and a book in which to store them can bring lifelong pleasure with this interesting hobby. Many kids revel in coming to readily recognize the origins of each. Collecting postage stamps is a natural teaching tool, well hidden by all the fun it affords in playtime.
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