Vermont has so many wonderful places to visit, and postcards are a fun way to let others know about where you’ve been! Using the 2 cell poster template provided, students will create a postcard from Vermont. The written part must include at least one fact about the landmark, and the picture must accurately depict the location. Some examples of tourist attractions in Vermont are Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, Lake Champlain, Smugglers Notch State Park, Killington Ski Resort, Church Street Marketplace, Rock of Ages Quarry, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Green Mountain National Forest.
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Objective: Create a postcard from a landmark in Vermont.
Student Instructions
Encourage students to research additional facts or stories about their chosen Vermont landmark to enrich their postcards. This deepens learning and helps them practice informational writing skills.
Help students select a Vermont landmark by sharing images, videos, or brief descriptions. This inspires interest and supports informed choices for their postcards.
Provide books, articles, or safe websites about Vermont landmarks. Model how to find and note interesting facts, so students build research confidence.
Demonstrate writing a postcard note that combines a fun greeting, a personal touch, and a factual detail about the landmark. This encourages clear, creative communication.
Suggest students add colorful details to their images and stamps, such as state symbols or local scenery, to make postcards eye-catching and personal.
The Vermont Landmark Postcard activity is a creative classroom project where students choose a famous Vermont landmark, create an illustrated postcard using a template, and write a message including at least one fact about the landmark. This helps students learn about Vermont while practicing writing and art skills.
To create a Vermont postcard, use the provided 2-cell poster template: in the left cell, draw a picture of a Vermont landmark and include the state name. In the right cell, write a note describing a fact about the landmark, add a creative address, and design a stamp in the corner. Save your work when finished.
Great Vermont landmarks for postcards include Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, Lake Champlain, Smugglers Notch State Park, Killington Ski Resort, Church Street Marketplace, Rock of Ages Quarry, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Green Mountain National Forest.
The written note should describe the chosen landmark and include at least one interesting fact about it. Address the note to a friend or family member with a creative address, and make sure it’s friendly and informative.
Postcard projects engage students visually and creatively, encouraging research on state landmarks and geography. They help build writing, art, and social studies skills by making learning about places like Vermont fun and memorable.