Letterboxing

Ms. Seager
AGENDA
 History of Letterboxing
 Tools of the Trade
 Use in Classroom
 Similar hobbies
 Benefits
 Stamp carving demonstration
 Questions
 Evaluation
Carve stamp and Go BOXING
AtlasQuest
AtlasQuest.com
Letterboxing
Letterboxing.org
Tools of the Trade
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Compass
Maps
Directions
Journal
Stamp
Ink
Use in Classroom
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Websites
Rules – respecting property
Reading clues
Reading maps
Using a compass
Learn about the area they live in
Make a family connection – teach families
about FREE fun family adventures
Similar Hobbies
Geocaching www.geochaching.com
Use a GPS, find hidden treasure & exchange
trinkets
Questing
“Place-based education model creating and
exchanging treasure hunts in order to collect
and share your community’s distinct natural
and cultural heritage.”
Benefits
Resources
BOOKS
 The Weekend Crafter Rubber Stamp Carving
Techniques, Designs & Projects BY Luann Udell
 The Letterboxer’s Companion BY Randy Hall
 Questing BY Delia Clark & Steven Glazer
 It’s a Treasure Hunt! Geocaching & Letterboxing
BY CQ Products
WEBSITES
• www.atlasquest.com
• www.letterboxing.org