Learn to read and write with Jolly Phonics and Jolly Literacy - the proven systematic synthetic phonics programme.
Our flagship programme, Jolly Phonics, teaches children to read and write using synthetic phonics, which is widely recognised as the most effective way to teach children to read and write in English.
Step 1 focuses on the five key skills of Jolly Phonics to teach reading and writing. Children are taught the main 42 letter sounds. This includes alphabet sounds and digraphs such as /sh/, /th/, /ai/, and /ue/. Using different multi-sensory methods, children learn how to form and write the letters.
What is Jolly Phonics? Jolly Phonics is a programme for teaching reading and writing. It is based on a systematic synthetic phonics approach, and was developed by teachers Sue Lloyd and Sara Wernham. It is the first stage in teaching children to read and write using the 5 key skills.
Unlike traditional methods that focus solely on the alphabet, Jolly Phonics teaches the 42 main sounds of English. This systematic approach, teaching sounds in a specific non-alphabetical order, allows for the formation of a greater number of simple words at an early stage.
Discover free downloadable teaching resources for Jolly Phonics and Jolly Literacy. Worksheets, activities, and classroom materials for educators.
Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar are comprehensive program, based on the proven, fun and multi-sensory synthetic phonics method that gets children reading and writing from an early age.
For over 30 years, Jolly Learning has been a leading provider of phonics resources for early years education. Our flagship programme, Jolly Phonics, is actively used in over 150 countries worldwide, helping children to become confident readers and writers. Say hello to Jolly Classroom!