Teaching Jolly Phonics involves a systematic approach to teaching reading

and writing by focusing on letter sounds rather than the alphabetic names
of letters. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Introduction to Letter Sounds

Jolly Phonics introduces 42 main letter sounds. These are taught in a
specific order, not alphabetically, which allows children to start building
words as early as possible.
Group 1: s, a, t, i, p, n

Group 2: c/k, e, h, r, m, d

Group 3: g, o, u, l, f, b

Group 4: ai, j, oa, ie, ee, or

Group 5: z, w, ng, v, short oo, long oo

Group 6: y, x, ch, sh, th (voiced), th (unvoiced)

Group 7: qu, ou, oi, ue, er, ar

Multi-Sensory Learning:
Incorporate multi-sensory methods to engage children and help them remember the
sounds.

Actions:
Each sound has a corresponding action to help children remember it.
For example, for the sound ‘s’, children weave their hand in an S shape
like a snake and say “ssss.”

Songs and Jingles:

Use songs or jingles related to the sounds.

Flashcards:
Show flashcards of the letters or groups of letters.
Blending:
Teach children to blend the sounds together to read words. Start. with
simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words like “cat,” “dog,” and “sun

Segmenting:
Teach children to break down words into their individual sounds to
spell them. For example, to spell “dog,” they should break it down into
/d/ /o/ /g/

Tricky Words:
Introduce tricky words (common irregular words that cannot be
sounded out easily) gradually. Examples include words like “he,” “she,”
“me,” “was,” “you,” and “they.” Teach these through repetition and
memory techniques.

Reading and Writing Practice:

Encourage regular practice through:

Storybooks:
Use decodable books that use the phonics rules they’ve learned.

Writing Exercises:
Have children write letters and simple words.

Games and Activities:

Use games to make learning fun and interactive.

Regular Revision:
 Revisit previously learned sounds and words to reinforce learning
and ensure retention.

Assessment:
Regularly assess the children’s understanding and progress. This can
be done through informal methods like observing their reading and
writing or formal assessments.

Resources:
• Jolly Phonics Handbook:
Provides detailed lesson plans and activities.
• Jolly Songs CD or MP3
Contains songs for each letter sound.
• Jolly Phonics Workbooks
Practice books for children.
• Online Resources
Videos, apps, and websites offer additional support and interactive
learning opportunities.

Criteria for Success

➢ Be patient and consistent with the teaching process.

➢ Encourage and praise children frequently to build their confidence.

➢ Adapt the pace according to the children’s needs, ensuring they have
fully grasped one concept before moving on to the next.

➢ By following these steps and using the resources available, you can
effectively teach Jolly Phonics to children, helping them develop
strong foundational skills in reading and writing.