Hi there, fellow adventurers! Today we’re going to talk about a fantastic character that has captured the hearts of children and adults alike for decades - Flat Stanley!
Who is Flat Stanley?
If you’re not familiar with Flat Stanley, let me give you a little background. Flat Stanley is a character from a children’s book written by Jeff Brown in 1964. The story goes that Stanley Lambchop is a normal boy who is flattened by a bulletin board that falls on him in the night. Lucky for him, though, he can now fit into an envelope and be mailed to different parts of the world to have adventures!
How did Flat Stanley become so popular?
Since the book’s publication, Flat Stanley has become a beloved character for children all over the world. Teachers have used him as a way to teach geography and cultural differences by having their students mail Flat Stanley to different parts of the world and document his adventures. Parents have also embraced the character, with some even creating their own Flat Stanley cutouts for their children to take on vacations or other trips.
What makes Flat Stanley so great?
One of the things that makes Flat Stanley so great is his ability to bring people from different cultures and backgrounds together. Children from all over the world have shared their Flat Stanley adventures, allowing them to not only gain a deeper understanding of geography but of different cultures as well. Flat Stanley has even been to space, thanks to NASA!
How can you get involved with Flat Stanley?
If you’re a teacher, consider incorporating Flat Stanley into your curriculum. Your students will love creating and mailing their own Flat Stanley cutouts and documenting his travels. If you’re a parent, consider creating a Flat Stanley cutout for your child to take on their next adventure. Whether it be a trip to the zoo or a visit to another country, Flat Stanley is sure to make any adventure more fun!
So now that you know a little bit more about Flat Stanley, what are you waiting for? Get out there and start exploring with him!
