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The Jolly Postman (Reception/KS1)

Teachers’ notes, interactive PowerPoints and activity ideas to make links between the fictional narrative of The Jolly Postman and the real history of the post.

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01 About The Jolly Postman books

Learn about the art of illustration, rhymes and fairy tales and how the Post Office use word play.
02 Addressed and Stamped

Learn about postcodes, stamps, postcodes, different types of post, how to write and send a letter or post a parcel.
03 A Day in the life of a postie

Learn how posties deliver the post to unusual and remote addresses, plot a route on a map and plan an interview with a postie.
04 Tricky Situations

Learn about dangers and perils faced by posties through time, write a news report and design your own Postal Museum.
05 Clothes for the job

Learn what posties wear in hot and cold weather and around the world and design your own rain jacket and snow goggles.