Above 6 years – TYROS

About This Course

Learn How to Teach Children to Read, Spell, and Write with Confidence Using the Joyful, Powerful, Synthetic and Research-Backed Jolly Phonics Method – Ideal for Teachers, School Leaders, and Parents.

Jolly Phonics is a child-centred, multisensory synthetic phonics program that helps children learn to read and write in English quickly and effectively. Loved by teachers and children alike, it’s fun, engaging, and scientifically structured for literacy foundation success.

What You’ll Learn

1. What Jolly Phonics is and why it works
2. How to teach each of the 42 letter sounds with stories, actions, and proper pronunciation
3. How to guide correct letter formation and pencil grip
4. The art of blending sounds to build reading fluency
5. How to teach tricky words that don’t follow regular phonetic patterns
6. Introduction to alternative spellings for common English sounds
7. Techniques to support early readers and struggling learners

Why It Matters

Literacy is the foundation for success in every area of life. Jolly Phonics gives children the tools they need to read, write, and thrive with confidence by breaking down the English alphabetic code and building essential skills through a proven, structured approach.

The Five Core Skills in Jolly Phonics

1. Learning the Letter Sounds

• 42 sounds in 7 structured groups
• Digraphs like sh, ch, oo, and th included
• Sounds introduced in an order that enables early word building

2. Learning Letter Formation

• Correct pencil grip and stroke direction
• Practice forming letters using the “c” shape as a foundation
• Common mistakes and how to correct them

3. Blending Sounds to Read Words

• Teach children to decode words (e.g., c-a-t becomes cat)
• Builds fluency, comprehension, and confidence

4. Segmenting Sounds to Spell Words

• Helps children hear individual sounds in words
• Essential for writing and spelling

5. Spelling Tricky Words

• High-frequency words that don’t follow regular rules
• Memorization techniques and engaging teaching strategies

Course Breakdown

• Format: Self-paced, online course
• Includes: Video lessons, downloadable resources, printable activities

Ideal For: Teachers, parents, literacy coaches, school leaders, ESL learners

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Support: Access to Q&A and additional resources

Bonus Features

Video demonstrations for every sound

Stories and action guides for interactive learning

Downloadable worksheets and formation charts

Pronunciation tips for each sound

Word building and blending practice materials