| The activity is called Letterboxing, an outdoor | | | | letterbox passport and also put the letterbox stamp |
| treasure hunt. It is stimulating socially, intellectually, | | | | in their passport. Dating and writing notes by each |
| and physically. Playing collaboratively is a new | | | | stamp is fun too. Over time the kids have a history |
| developing skill for four year olds and Letterboxing | | | | of the places they have gone. Usually the stamps |
| encourages teamwork and communication. I will detail | | | | relate to the unique area in which they are found. |
| below why this is the best activity for four year olds. | | | | The clues can be hard but mostly are very simple. As |
| A letterbox is a waterproof box with a stamp, a | | | | the parent reads clues the four year olds will have no |
| passport, and sometimes other special prizes inside. | | | | problem racing around, finding markers, and continuing |
| Four year olds love collecting and finding things. Also | | | | to move towards the letterbox. The kids get a lot of |
| the letterboxes are usually located in unique, special | | | | exercise. |
| areas of interest such as a museum, a zoo, a park, | | | | Parents only need an internet connection to access |
| or a historical building. So besides the excitement and | | | | the clues. If necessary, a parent can scout out clues |
| adventure of finding the letterbox there is usually | | | | in advance too. Letterboxing is great to do as a |
| something else fun to do for four year olds. Many | | | | family, with friends, or for a party. Letterboxing is a |
| times the hiding place can also be educational. | | | | fabulous vacation activity because it is a great way |
| Parents can buy each child a stamp but I recommend | | | | to see and explore a new area. Eventually the kids |
| having the kids make their own. Making their own | | | | may want to make and hide their own for others to |
| stamps builds anticipation and excitement. They will | | | | find too. There is no limit to the creativity and fun for |
| also need their own passport book as well. Once a | | | | four year olds while Letterboxing. |
| letterbox is found the kids put their stamp in the | | | | |