Postman Pat Action Rhyme and Sound Book
Postman Pat. Series
What’s inside...
Press the sound button and the soundtrack to the ever popular Postman Pat song will guide you through the chorus. And while you're singing why not follow the actions to go with the words!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds did you hear when we read about Postman Pat delivering the mail? Can you make those sounds too?
How do you think Postman Pat feels when he helps everyone in the village?
What would you do if you were a postman or postwoman for a day? Who would you deliver packages to?
Why is it important for Postman Pat to deliver mail to everyone? How does it make the people feel?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone and made them happy, just like Postman Pat?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explore different sounds mentioned in the book by mimicking them together. This makes the reading experience more interactive and fun.
Discuss the emotions of the characters, particularly Postman Pat, to enhance empathy and understanding of feelings.
Prompt your child to imagine themselves in the story by asking what they would do in similar situations, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Highlight the importance of helping others and the community, reinforcing values of kindness and responsibility.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Helpfulness
Explanation: Postman Pat exemplifies the virtue of being helpful through his daily duties of delivering letters and parcels, assisting anyone in need along his route.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by assisting in small tasks at home or in school, thereby learning the importance of helping others in their community.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout his deliveries, Postman Pat encounters different challenges which he needs to solve efficiently to complete his tasks.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to think critically and creatively when faced with obstacles, enhancing their problem-solving skills in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The book showcases how Postman Pat collaborates with various characters to get the job done, emphasizing that teamwork often leads to better outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children learn to cooperate with peers during group activities, understanding the value of working together towards a common goal.
Example Lesson: Time management
Explanation: Postman Pat follows a schedule to ensure timely deliveries, teaching children the importance of managing time effectively.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children in organizing their school assignments and daily tasks, promoting better time management skills.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Despite the difficulties he faces, Postman Pat remains dedicated to his job, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to stay committed to their tasks and not give up easily, even when they face challenges.