Especially for your
Brighton & Hove classroom
(FREE toy sent by post, resources are available to download for free digitally)
Toy
Resources
Activities
1. Curriculum objectives
Banjo supports these national curriculum objectives
Literacy
Develop pleasure in reading, motivation to read, vocabulary and understanding.
Develop positive attitudes towards and stamina for writing.
Geography
Use maps, atlases and globes to name/locate the seven continents and five oceans.
Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key physical and human features.
Name, locate, identify characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of the UK.
Identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the UK.
Activities
Read along with Banjo’s background story
Enjoy Banjo’s letters from 3 countries
Write back to Banjo!
Customise world maps
Enjoy fun activities and word games based on each country
Test knowledge with comprehension questions
Learn new vocabulary
Resources
Banjo’s background story
Letters from Banjo
Reply stationery
Classroom + individual world maps
Lesson plans
Geography vocab
Fun activities
Table materials
2. How it works
Hear about Banjo from experienced primary teacher and former Ofsted inspector, Lizzie Cotton.
3. What you get
1. Try a KS1 mini pack
A lighter pack for this summer term, including letters, maps and activities.
2. Or get the full scheme of work
A full pack including lesson plans, letters, maps and a wider range of activities.
4. Support materials
Background story
Find out why Banjo is travelling the world
Letters from Banjo
Written by children’s author, Sylvia Bishop
Maps
Track Banjo’s journey to learn about the world
Lesson plans
Full of ideas from a primary teacher
Geography vocab
KS1 geography words on one handy sheet
Fun activities
Wordsearches to art challenges… and more
Table materials
Extra info to support independent learning
Reply stationery
Paper and envelopes for writing back
5. Class certificates
Completed your journey? Treat the children to a special customisable certificate as a reward for travelling the world and writing back to Banjo. Look out for an email from Banjo HQ with a link to access your certificates.
Download your free resources
Fill in this quick form to download the full resource pack and get the free Banjo Robinson toy sent to your school address.
Loved by parents, children & teachers
My 7 year old loves Banjo Robinson
“My 7 year old loves Banjo Robinson letters. When he received the first one he told me "this is the best day of my life!"”
Sparklewomb
100% recommend
“My daughter is 4 and absolutely loves receiving letters from Banjo. I am a teacher and would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to develop a variety of skills: writing, speaking and listening, cooking, geography, exploration and many more.”
Kate Turner
Creative, fun and educational. A MUST!!
“Creative fun and educational. Banjo is incredible. My wife and son love every letter. I cannot recommend this enough. Please give it a go, play along and you will love it!!”
Andrew Taylor
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