Ive designed my jolly postman book to use nothing fancier on the inside than plain 812 x 11 paper, the kind used in printers and copiers this post supplies a template and directions for making all the elements that go into the book, with pictures that step you through the envelopemaking process. The jolly postman by janet and alan ahlberg teaching resources. Independent living skills we made lion hand print pictures in sensory art. 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. This packet is 30 pages in length and contains everything you need for this motivational miniunit of study and compliments our other ebook classroom mail. They explore different types of mail and categorize letters from the book and their own mail. Fill in the missing words activity based on an extract from the story. Abcschoolhouse has created friendly letter writing with the jolly postman. These lessons were written for a 2nd grade classroom however they may work with 1st grade with support or 3rd grade. Read the jolly postman by janet and allan ahlberg and let students dictate letters to send to other storybook characters. In this formal writing lesson plan, 1st graders read the books the jolly postman and frog and toad are friends to examine the different parts of a.
This lesson plan follows a similar process, using the jolly postman as a. Twinkl key stage 1 year 1, year 2 lesson plan ideas. The jolly postman describe the characters share my lesson. The jolly christmas postman millstead special needs school. Take a digital camera or a polaroid camera to document what happens to a letter at the post office. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category jolly postman. Russell the sheep lesson plans and activity for preschool and elementary age teachers and homeschool. I did this postcard and letter writing unit with my year 3 class. The jolly postman talking and writing activity pack.
This is a cross curricula unit with questions and activities aligned with common core state standards, uk language arts, and canadian c. If youve read the other two in the range then this one does not disappoint. Show the design of the book, focusing on the fact that some pages tell parts of the story in rhyme while some pages are actually the letters that the postman in the book. The pages of the book are actual envelopes that house real letters.
The jolly postman eyfsks1 learning resource for eyfs and ks1. The jolly postman or other peoples letters by janet ahlberg. The jolly postman allan ahlberg and janet ahlberg support your teaching on the story the jolly postman, by allan ahlberg and janet ahlberg that narrates the story of a postman who delivers letters to different famous characters from traditional fairy tales. The first subject heading assigned by worldcat is toy and movable books. Lesson plan ideas ks1 to support teaching on the jolly postman. We listened and followed instructions to make our own candy floss, we even paid for it ourselves using pound coins. Students learn about the postal system and how mail is delivered. Book the jolly postman by allan ahlberg and janet ahlberg. The jolly postman or other peoples letters is the first book in a series of three written by janet and allan ahlberg, which follows a postman in his uniform of postal blue on his morning deliveries and is perfect for an early years foundation or key stage one classroom. The jolly postman displaying top 8 worksheets found for this concept some of the worksheets for this concept are the jolly postman, weekly overview reception planning autumn term 2nd half, this unit will explore friendly letters, genre characteristics, the day the crayons quit, candlewick press e classroom ideas, teachers intouch lesson plans, document resume cs 214 208. In this mail delivery lesson, students read the jolly postman.
Its helpful if children already know this story before reading the jolly christmas postman but not essential. A delightful e book filled with letter writing activities based on the ahlbergs book the jolly postman with illustrations by stefani sadler. I was super excited when i saw that gymboree partnered with the world of eric carle classics in their new christine foleyfavorite books and authors upper. As usual it follows the tale of the jolly postman going about his postal delivery round delivering letters and cards to the fairy story and nursery rhyme characters. The jolly postman missing words activity share my lesson. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a booksized computer the is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook. The jolly postman by allan ahlbergjanet ahlberg scholastic. Includes a display banner, two stes of masks, labels, posters, badges, opening times, price tags and editable price tags. Full instructions included with useful ideas to extend the activity. The jolly postman learning resource provides activities to bring. Or, have a postal carrier be a guest speaker in your class. Students read the jolly postman, in which a postman delivers letters to. The jolly postman lesson plan ideas ks1 lesson plans. The jolly postman literature guide page 2 teachervision.
With our diverse range of activities, display packs, roleplay resources, games, and more, you can easily make your ks1 lessons funfilled and engaging. Expand your classroom libraries with teacherselected titles. Lesson plan ideas ks1 to support teaching on the jolly postman use this fantastic resource to take the stress out of planning and inspire your the jolly postman themed lessons. Grade 1 english lesson plans the jolly postman story sack lesson plan template and teaching resources. How to make a jolly postman envelope bookmaking with kids.
Husband and wife team allan and janet ahlberg created many popular picture books for young readers, including the jolly postman series and each peach pear plum, which was awarded the kate greenaway medal for distinguished illustration in the uk. Show the design of the book, focusing on the fact that some pages tell parts of the story in rhyme while some pages are actually the letters that the postman in the book delivers. The popular childrens book by janet and allan ahlberg is brought to life in this. Let students fingerpaint with shaving cream lather on tabletops. The jolly postman or other peoples letters, or the jolly pocket postman. Published in 1986, the book is a collection of letters and envelopes, as found in the mailbag of the eponymous postman but these are no ordinary letters. Detailed lesson plans with curriculum links and resources. The jolly postman or other peoples letters, or the jolly pocket postman poster of a letter and envelope labels to identify the parts of the letter and envelope piece of paper and a envelope for each student in the class. I picked up this copy of the jolly postman as a holiday gift for my little cousins kindergarden and 3rd grade. The jolly postman lesson plan ideas ks1 the jolly postman, the.
The jolly christmas postman is an excellent book for introducing letter writing and communications, sequencing events, and retelling fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Piece of paper and a envelope for each student in the class. Visit a post office plan a field trip to the local post office. The innovative project required five years to complete, and much discussion with both the publisher heinemann and the printer before it was issued in 1986.
He has a letter of apology for the three bears from goldilocks, a postcard from jack for the giant, a solicitors letter on behalf of little red ridinghood for the wolf who ate grandma, and. The jolly postman delivers cards and letters to various fairytale characters. Ask parents for odds and ends of lace to use on a large letter. We have lots of teaching ideas to explore for this wellloved book by janet and allan ahlberg. Find jolly postman lesson plans and teaching resources. Jolly postman one of the teachers i work with, bec, put together a great unit of work around the book the jolly postman by alan and janet ahlberg. The jolly postman talking and writing activity pack penguin schools resource inspire your children to write a question to their favourite fairytale character using our colourful postcard template. The jolly postman missing words activity lesson plan template and teaching resources. Use this fantastic resource to take the stress out of planning and inspire your the jolly postman themed lessons. A genre study of letters with the jolly postman readwritethink. The activitieswriting sheets are duplicated for differentiated learning. For this years reception class, eyfs topic, jolly postman, we not only did our story. See here for a video of the original book, the jolly postman. The jolly postman, or other peoples letters by janet ahlberg.
He has a letter of apology for the three bears from goldilocks, a postcard from jack for the giant, a solicitors letter on behalf of little red ridinghood for the wolf who ate grandma, and so on. Students will describe the different settings that appear in the jolly postman. Friendly letter writing with the jolly postman by abc. The jolly postman or other peoples letters is an interactive childrens picture book by janet and allan ahlberg.
See more ideas about jolly christmas postman, people who help us and literacy. This packet includes lesson plans complete with worksheets, miniposters, activities and resources. Discuss if students have ever received any type of mail. The jolly postman by allan ahlberg and janet ahlberg. Or other peoples letters and discuss the people and places the jolly postman would visit in their town. Some of the worksheets displayed are the jolly postman, candlewick press e classroom ideas, teachers intouch lesson plans, this unit will explore friendly letters, writers at work, genre characteristics, fairy tales unit, early years foundation stage medium term plan 30. See more ideas about jolly christmas postman, eyfs and people who help us. Students will compile all of their writing from the unit into a popup book that is a spin off of one of the original fractured stories, the. The jolly christmas postman weekly plan year 1 teaching. The jolly postman lesson plan ideas ks1 the jolly postman, the jolly. See more ideas about jolly christmas postman, christmas and preschool christmas. Students made story maps of the journey that the jolly postman went on as he delivered his mail, and learnt how to write a letter and address an envelope. See more ideas about jolly christmas postman, people who help us and traditional tales.
There are six envelopes in the book, each containing letters, cards, etc. The jolly postman or other peoples letters is an idea so good, so wonderful, that it fills me with joy just to remember that the book exists. In this delightful story by british authors janet and allan ahlberg, the jolly postman goes from home to home in a fairytale kingdom, delivering letters to goldilocks, cinderella, hansel and gretel, and other wellknown characters. First graders practice their letter writing skills by writing to a fictional character. A delightful ebook filled with letter writing activities based on the ahlbergs book the jolly postman with illustrations by stefani sadler. This packet is 30 pages in length and contains everything you need for this mo. Students read the jolly postman, in which a postman delivers letters to storybook characters. Grade 1 english lesson plans the jolly postman story.
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