Cut the outfit out, making sure to include the tabs, fitting it to Stanley’s body, and trimming the paper where need be. Draw “tabs” along the edges of this outfit that can be bent around the back of Stanley’s body. Then, have the kids use this outline as a base on which to “draw” an outfit that will fit Stanley’s physique. First, in pencil, trace Stanley “face up” on a piece of plain or paper. Make Stanley a “Paper-Doll” style outfit that reflects your city or culture. You can also just google your city’s name and “colouring pages” and print some out or send the teacher a link so that he or she can do the same.Ħ. You can find free maps at tourist kiosks, transit systems, and car-rental agencies, or you can download one and print it out yourself. A map of the country, city, or local transit system also makes a great study tool. Pencils, patches, stickers and tattoos are all great, cost-effective ideas. When you return Stanley in the mail, send Stanley’s class some cheap and cheerful souvenirs of your city.

A small bit of candy, a memento from a museum, a special keychain, or an activity book about your city all work wonders here. Send Stanley’s owner a couple of special trinkets from your city straight to his or her house. Send Souvenirs to Stanley’s Owner or Buddy Stay in Touch with Stanley’s Owner or Buddyįrom an “Arrived Safely” notice to a “Having my Farewell Dinner!” announcement, why not have “Stanley” send postcards or emails to the child who sent him to you or to the child’s class? Ĥ. Take Stanley to one extraordinary place you’ve never been before or renew that gallery membership you’ve been putting off! Bring him to the local haunts or “tourist traps” you tend to avoid because they are crowded or “tacky” and take funny pictures with him.

Stanley provides the perfect opportunity to try something in the city you’ve never tried before. In the age of the “selfie” and the “photobomb,” when you have Flat Stanley around, even the “ordinary” becomes “extraordinary.” Take pictures of him helping the kids make their favourite recipe, participating in the drop-off at school, spending a day in class, figuring out the toughest parts of the homework, walking the dog, hanging out in the neighbourhood with the locals, or settling into bed with the rest of the gang. Here are our 10 Best Ways to Entertain Flat Stanley in Style We had a great time, and we’re hoping that his buddy Martin and the rest of his class will be happy with the results! We recently entertained a Flat Stanley from Illinois at our home here in Toronto.

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