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Pre-school Activity Pack

Pre-School licences and development in children

Pre-school characters incorporated into toys and everyday activities can be a rewarding way in which to help your childs development. Choosing the correct character with which to do this is key as discussed in a recent report by renowned child psychologist Dr Amanda Gummer (PhD, BA (Hons) PCHE) When licensed products are carefully chosen they encourage development and prolong play by providing children with models to copy which, in turn, provide a launch pad for a childs own imagination. Rather than causing concern for parents, licensed products should be embraced and played with by children to expand their imaginations and develop creativity and social skills We believe that Postman Pat is one of best role models for children of today, and is the perfect person to help pre-schoolers learn in new fun and interesting ways.

Match Postman Pats letters a number game Whats on Pats rounds

Count up Postman Pats letters how many letters are there for each door? Match the colour of the letters to the same coloured door for delivery. This is a fun activity that helps to develop numeracy skills. You could extend this activity by creating letters and post boxes for children to act out a great learning game.

Trace the road of Postman Pats delivery route and discuss what you see. Visit all of the buildings, from the Post Ofce all the way to Ted Glens Garage. This discussion activity aids development of literacy and speaking skills and understanding of the world around us. Why not think about a group walk around your local area to mirror this activity.

About Postman Pat

Postman Pat has delivered entertainment to pre-schoolers around the world for over 29 years! Now, with his new and demanding job as Head of the Special Delivery Service, its Postman Pat as youve never seen him before. This well-deserved promotion means that Postman Pat will now be called on by the SDS to deliver anything, anytime, anywhere! Along with his faithful companion Jess the Cat, Postman Pat continues to teach children the same values and lessons, whilst injecting high energy, laughter and fun to resonate with children today.

Postman Pats colouring competition

Win some great prizes for you and your pre-school! 10 lucky chidren and their nurseries will win some great Postman Pat prizes from Character Options. To enter, simply colour in Postman Pat and his Special Delivery Service Helicopter. Please see page 7 for where to send your competition entries to. This activity is fun and helps to develop hand to eye co-ordination.

About Character Options

Character Options is the UKs leading supplier of licensed pre-school toys. Using the best and most loved characters, they have a wide selection at prices to suit all occasions and budgets. For more information go to www.character-online.co.uk.

I have so many letters to deliver today! Maybe you can help me. How many letters do I have for each house? Help me count the letters and match them to the correct colour door. Draw a line from the letters to the correct number and then to the correct colour door.

Hello! Im just about to start my delivery rounds. Help me on my way by drawing a line through the streets. What can you see? Do you live near a post ofce or a train station?

Greendale Rocket Greendale Station

SDS Sorting Ofce

Greendale Post Ofce

Police Station

Ted Glens Garage

Name:

Colour Me In!

Age: Nursery:

Send us your completed colouring sheet to be in with a chance of winning some great prizes for you and your setting.
10 lucky children will win Postman Pats Deluxe Electronic Special Delivery Service Helicopter from Character Options. With this cool ying machine, no job is too big for Pat, who can now make deliveries absolutely anywhere! Complete with rotating propeller, working winch, realistic electronic sounds and even a special seat for Jess the Cat! The children will also win some fantastic prizes for their setting! Youll be able to create Postman Pats whole world with all of the small playsets, including the SDS Sorting Ofce, Ted Glens Garage, Post Ofce, Police Station and Train Station. Of course the Train Station wouldnt be complete without the Greendale Rocket Train. Help Ajay travel all over Greendale with the free-wheeling wheels and realistic sounds of the train. Theres also a carriage for any passengers who want to join the ride. Theres plenty of other ways to get around Greendale and Pencaster, as youll also win the SDS Van, SDS Helicopter, SDS Motorbike, Classic Pat Van, Ted Glens Truck and even a Police Car! The whole set is worth 150 and will provide hours of Postman Pat fun!

Pre-schools - Collect all your entries together and send in an single envelope to: Postman Pat Activity pack competition, Evolution PR, The Abbey Centre, Market Square, Daventry NN11 4XH.

lucky children and their nurseries will win some great Postman Pat prizes from Character Options!

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The competition closing date is 31st October 2010 and no entries will be accepted after this date. No proof of purchase is required. Entries cannot be returned and become the property of Character Options. Prizes cannot be exchanged and no cash alternative will be offered. Winners will by notied by 15th November 2010 and details will be posted on the Character Options website, www.character-online.co.uk, from this date. Terms and Conditions 10 Winners will be selected, and prizes will be awarded to the individual child and separately to their childcare setting. The Postman Pat Colouring Competition will be open to all residents in the UK and ROI. It is not open to employees of Character Options or anyone connected with the competition.

Postman Pat 2010 Woodland Animations Limited. Original writer John Cunliffe. Lic. Royal Mail Group plc.