The Jolly Postman – Once Upon a Bicycle (Reception and KS1)
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, 13:00)
- Max 30 students
- Friday
- £80 per session / without charge. State-funded UK primary schools can request up to 3 sessions on the same day without charge.
Royal Mail supported sessions
State-funded 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 funded sessions. Additional sessions cost £80 per class.
Classroom activities
- Write and send a postcard to someone who helps you: Download activity (PDF)
- The Jolly Postman learning resources
What teachers tell us
“A fantastic introduction to the text where children have the opportunity to become immersed in a story.” – Reception teacher
“A brilliant session which can be used as a springboard for so many class-based learning experiences.” – Year 1 teacher