The Jolly Postman – Once Upon a Bicycle (Reception and KS1)

The Jolly Postman – Once Upon a Bicycle 

Help The Jolly Postman collect, sort and deliver the post for fairy tale characters. Take part in a lively literacy mission and use songs, rhyme and Makaton signs to bring the story to life in your classroom.

Students will:

• Learn how the post is collected, sorted and delivered
• Discover characters from traditional tales
• Work as a team to do the job of a postal worker

Curriculum links

• Reception: Communication and Language, Understanding the World, Literacy
• KS1: Literacy

Letter-writing sets

Your class will be sent The Jolly Postman letter-writing sets.

Session information

• Reception and KS1
• 45 minutes (9:45, 11:00 and 13:00)
• Max 35 students
• Friday
• £80 per session / without charge. UK primary schools can request up to 3 sessions on the same day without charge.

Royal Mail supported sessions

UK primary schools can book The Jolly Postman virtual sessions without charge thanks to Royal Mail Group. Schools can request up to 3 sessions on the same day. There is limited availability for this offer. Additional sessions cost £80 per class.

Extension activities

• Write and send a postcard to someone who helps you: Download activity (PDF) >
• The Jolly Postman learning resources >