Teaching the Kids

If you teach them when they are young… we have heard that all throughout life and history.

The Jacksonville Beach post office is taking that statement to heart. Recently, the Palms Preschool students visited the Jacksonville Beach location to receive an illustrated tour of “The Post Office”. Acting Supervisor, Cynthia Jones gave the kids a tour of the facility and a postal vehicle, beginning with a visit to the collection box, where all the kids mailed a valentine letter to their parents.

Assistant Director of the Palms Preschool, Cathy Wildes, says “the teachers commented that the trip was very informative and understandable for their age group. It was well run also. They really liked getting to see behind the desk, where the customers were, and of course 2 classes saw the mail truck which just added to the success of the trip!” Best of all, their was great excitement when the valentine cards arrived in their home mailboxes!

“They were so excited and most of the kids paid close attention to what was said. I think it is important to do these types of events. It gives us an opportunity to teach the kids about the processes that are in place for mailing a letter. Hopefully, they will remember when they get older!” (A) Station Manager, Elizabeth Hardy