Stamps in the Classroom

Stamps in the Classroom

Sunday, January 13 — 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
APS Ameristamp Expo — Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

Stamps bring another learning tool into the classroom
providing a unique, hands-on learning experience
and offering challenges to students' creativity.

Today's teachers need standards-based lessons that meet the
needs of all their learners using hands-on methods.
Stamps in the Classroom training will accomplish all of those things.

An experienced educator and stamp collector will share:

Join us for this one-of-a-kind workshop!

Cost: $25. Attendance is limited.
Register today or call Gretchen Moody at 814-933-3810

About the Workshop

The American Philatelic Society, the world's largest stamp club, is sponsoring Stamps in the Classroom, a workshop that will demonstrate how postage stamps may be incorporated into a curriculum. I will lead this 3 ½ hour workshop during the AmeriStamp Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center on Sunday, January 13, 2008.

I have witnessed the positive impact postage stamps have on children. Stamps engage children, immediately capturing their interest. Topics on stamps are diverse and represent history, geography, culture, health, science, sports, literature, music, the visual arts, and more. One stamp can touch on several of these topics prompting children to explore and discover new information and ideas. These are often the same ideas and information listed in most national content standards.

Time during the workshop will be devoted to learning more about stamps, but also learning how to incorporate stamps into a curriculum. Stamps are low-cost, easy to find and store.

About the Instructor

Gretchen Moody has 20 years experience in education as a teacher, administrator, and director. She holds an M.Ed in curriculum and instruction from Pennsylvania State University, an M.A. in Christian Education from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia, and a B.A. in Radio, Television and Motion Pictures from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

Gretchen has served as administrator and teacher for a charter school in Pennsylvania, administrator for a private school in Rhode Island, and director of Christian Education for various Presbyterian churches. She has also tutored and served as a substitute teacher in various schools, and is active in the Mid-State Literacy Council of Pennsylvania, and holds a K-12 teacher certification in Pennsylvania.

Addtional Information

The American Philatelic Society has also developed a stamp album of North Carolina stamps that are available as a free download.

We have a youth area at the show, which is a good destination for field trips. The show itself is an education and is free to the public. We also offer the Boy Scout Merit Badge for stamp collecting. That workshop will be held on Saturday, January 12. Visit our website for details.

Gretchen Moody,
Director of Education
American Philatelic Society

Download a Stamps in the Classroom flyer.

Free Field Trip Idea

Show hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Friday and Saturday, January 11-12
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Sunday, January 13

APS Ameristamp Expo — Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

AmeriStamp Expo will be held January 11-13, 2008
Charlotte Convention Center,
501 South College Street,
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202.

Beginners and youth are especially welcome!

There will be a booth for new collectors staffed by knowledgeable collectors. Another special area will guide youth through the basics of the hobby and include free stamps, puzzles, hands-on demonstrations, and games.

Admission is FREE and the public is welcome.