Bring back the excitement of traditional correspondence with the Letter Writing Posters. While letter writing may not be a common practice today, the process of sending and receiving post remains a joyful and engaging experience for children. These posters provide a visual and practical support for students learning how to write letters, making them the perfect addition to any unit on personal or formal writing. By breaking down the key parts of a letter and including clear sequencing steps, this resource supports both comprehension and application.

The Letter Writing Posters are designed to make the writing process accessible for all learners. The set includes posters that introduce and explain the essential parts of a letter, such as the greeting, body, closing, and signature. A handy sequencing-style poster is also included, guiding students through the steps of how to write and post a letter. These visuals can be displayed around the classroom, used as teaching prompts during lessons, or provided as reference charts for individual or group writing activities.

With their clear design and engaging visuals, the Letter Writing Posters not only support writing outcomes but also spark curiosity about the process of communication before the digital age. Teachers can use these posters to anchor discussions about audience, purpose, and structure, while students build confidence by following the steps to create and share their own letters. This resource pairs seamlessly with other letter writing tools such as templates, foldable post boxes, and “A Letter a Day” packs, creating a complete and immersive writing experience for your classroom.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify the key parts of a letter including greeting, body, and closing
• ✅ Follow sequencing steps to write and post a letter
• ✅ Develop understanding of audience and purpose in written communication
• ✅ Build confidence and independence in writing structured texts

What’s Included:

• Poster showing the different parts of a letter
• “How to Write and Post a Letter” sequencing-style poster
• Bright visuals designed to support learning and engagement

Materials Needed:

• Printed posters
• Laminator for durability and reuse
• Blu-Tack, pins, or magnets for display

How to Use:

1. Introduce the posters at the beginning of your letter writing unit.
2. Display them around the classroom to serve as ongoing reference tools.
3. Use the parts of a letter poster to explicitly model writing structure.
4. Guide students through the sequencing poster to practise writing and sending letters.
5. Encourage students to use the posters during independent and group writing tasks.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Display alongside a Printable/Foldable Post Box to create a class post station.
• 💡 Pair with A Letter a Day activities to inspire authentic letter writing practice.
• 💡 Provide posters at the writing table as prompts during literacy rotations.
• 💡 Use posters as scaffolds during peer editing and conferencing sessions.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate the posters for long-term classroom use.
• 💛 Encourage students to role-play posting their letters to make the unit interactive.
• 💛 Combine with letter templates to provide structured practice opportunities.

Letter Writing Posters are a practical and engaging tool to support students in learning the structure and purpose of written communication. By combining clear visuals with sequencing steps, these posters inspire confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for writing.