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Hear how it works from a teacher
Hear about Banjo from experienced primary teacher and former Ofsted inspector, Lizzie Cotton.
Hello - I'm Banjo!
I travel the world visiting exciting places like the pyramids, the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China, sending fun-filled letters to my human friends back home. That’s right, real letters! In the post! Addressed to YOU!
Recently, some teachers asked me to send 3 special letters (and teaching resources) to their classroom, via a thing called DOWNLOAD. They're full of info about the UK, Uganda, Fiji, and the time I got a bit lost in a submarine. I hope you enjoy them!
[Disclaimer: Sometimes Banjo writes his letters with the help of children's authors you may know and love.]
1.
Create some buzz before Banjo writes! Download a 'Lost Cat' poster for your classroom
World map poster
'Lost Cat' posters (one for your staffroom; one for classrooms and hallways)
How it works
Will my class enjoy this? Try Banjo's intro letter!
(Also, yes. Yes, they will.)
Child's reply paper - 9/10 children will write a reply!
Banjo's reply paper - Collect your class' letters from under your desk, and replace them with a personal message from Banjo!
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2.
Banjo's UK letter
Travel around the UK! Download a lesson plan, Banjo's UK letter, map, activities, answer sheet and reply stationery.
10-60 min activities, over a term
Suitable for KS1 level / ages 5+
Reading and writing for pleasure
Expanding geography knowledge of the UK
Printable
Or download individual UK resources:
Lesson plan | UK
30 mins
Banjo's letter | UK
30 mins
Activities | UK | Colour
30 mins
Activities | UK | B + W
30 mins
Answer Sheet | UK
30 mins
Map | UK
30 mins
Table Support | UK
30 mins
Guided Reply Paper | UK
30 mins
Teacher Reply Paper | UK
30 mins
DIY Envelope | UK
30 mins
3.
Banjo's Uganda letter
Experience Uganda! Download a lesson plan, Banjo's Uganda letter, map, activities, answer sheet and reply stationery.
10-60 min activities, over a term
Suitable for KS1 level / ages 5+
Reading and writing for pleasure
Expanding geography knowledge of the world
Printable
Or download individual Uganda resources:
Lesson plan | Uganda
30 mins
Banjo's letter | Uganda
30 mins
Activities | Uganda | Colour
30 mins
Activities | Uganda | B + W
30 mins
Answer Sheet | Uganda
30 mins
Map | Uganda
30 mins
Table Support | Uganda
30 mins
Guided Reply Paper | Uganda
30 mins
Teacher Reply | Uganda
30 mins
DIY Envelope | Uganda
30 mins
4.
Banjo's Fiji letter
Learn all about Fiji! Download a lesson plan, Banjo's Fiji letter, map, activities, answer sheet and reply stationery.
10-60 min activities, over a term
Suitable for KS1 level / ages 5+
Reading and writing for pleasure
Expanding geography knowledge of the world
Printable
Or download individual Fiji resources:
Lesson plan | Fiji
30 mins
Banjo's letter | Fiji
30 mins
Activities | Fiji | Colour
30 mins
Activities | Fiji | B + W
30 mins
Answer Sheet | Fiji
30 mins
Map | Fiji
30 mins
Table Support | Fiji
30 mins
Guided Reply Paper | Fiji
30 mins
Teacher Reply | Fiji
30 mins
DIY Envelope | Fiji
30 mins
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
