Jolly Phonics

Jolly Phonics is a fun, child-centred programme that teaches children how to read and write using a proven synthetic phonics approach. Through actions, songs, stories, and multi-sensory activities, children learn the 42 main letter sounds in an engaging and memorable way.

The letter sounds are taught in a carefully planned order rather than alphabetically, allowing children to begin blending sounds and reading simple words from an early stage.

The Five Key Skills of Jolly Phonics

Learning Letter Sounds – Children learn the 42 main sounds of English, including digraphs such as sh, th, ai, and ue.

Letter Formation – Multi-sensory activities help children learn how to correctly form and write letters.

Blending – Children learn to blend sounds together to read unfamiliar words.

Identifying Sounds in Words – Listening for sounds in words helps develop strong spelling skills.

Tricky Words – Common words with irregular spellings are taught separately.

Widely used in schools worldwide, Jolly Phonics provides a strong foundation for literacy and helps children develop confidence in reading and writing from an early age.