Module 2: Lovely Letters

Lovely Letters

Summer Seekers

Keeping connected with other people used to be hard work. Learn all about letter writing by clicking the items on my desk!

Make your own quill and ink!

Become a WritingWhiz!

For this activity, you will need: - Feather- Scissors- 2 cups dark berries- Sieve- Spoon/Ladle- Bowl- 1-2 tablespoons vinegar- Small cup or bowl- Paper

Writing Whiz

Waxing Poetic...

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This activity requires adult supervision. You must have a grownup's help! Materials: -Oven-bake polymer clay-Pencil-Paper-Goulbourn Museum pin or metal charm or jewellry-Oven-Cookie sheet-Tin Foil/Parchment paper-Crayon-Lighter-Metal spoon-Vegetable oil or cooking spray

WAXING POETIC

Secret-Sealer

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This activity requires adult supervision. You must have a grownup's help! For this activity, you will need: -Paper-Quill and ink -Wax stamp-Crayon-Lighter-Metal spoon

Secret Sealer

Learn how people used to fold and seal their messages through letterlocking.

Discover how writing used to be done by making your own quill and ink.

Make your own personalized wax seal to close up letters just like people used to do up until the 1800s.

Collect your badges

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