Flat Ranger Guidelines for Teachers

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies



Flat Stanley, a 1964 children’s book by Dale Hubert, has inspired teachers for years. It is the story of a boy who is “flattened” by a bulletin board and can now fit in envelopes to travel all around the world. Since 1995, teachers have been using the story of Flat Stanley for students to practice letter writing, geography, history and science. The National Park Service has long been a partner in this endeavor by receiving and responding to student “flat Stanley” or "flat ranger" requests. It is our joy to share the love and excitement of national parks with students.

Paper cut out of ranger on wooden national park sign


Teachers can help us by incorporating the following procedures:

  • Once students have written to us, please put all of the letters in one single envelope. This helps us keep track of schools and students and consolidates how much post we send out.

  • Mail to:

Acadia National Park

Attention: Interpretation

PO Box 177

Bar Harbor, ME

04609

  • In return students will receive ranger responses, and up to 5 unigrid maps of Acadia per classroom. If more are required they can be found on our website under "maps" . 

  •  Rangers respond to the messages within 14 business days. Please plan accordingly. If "flat rangers" need to be returned by a certain time please indicate that in the letter.
  • By request we can forward letters on to other parks. Please include the list of parks you would like your "flat ranger" to visit. 


 

Materials

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Last updated: December 16, 2018