Jolly Phonics: Our Guide to Reading and Writing
Research by leading literacy experts, including Dr. Louisa Moats and Prof. Linnea Ehri, demonstrates that teaching children letter names without systematic instruction in sounds can create confusion and delay reading development. To address this, many countries, including the UK, have adopted systematic phonics instruction – and we proudly implement Jolly Phonics.
For us, Jolly Phonics is the best way for children to learn reading and writing. Traditional ABC methods are considered harmful for young learners, we chose a proven approach.
Evidence-based Benefits of Jolly Phonics
- Sound-Based Learning: Children learn letter sounds first, forming the foundation for fluent reading.
- Systematic and structured: Children learn to read and write by blending and segmenting sounds. This way, children understand naturally – without memorization and without harming brain development.
- Engaging Instruction: In Jolly Phonics, every new sound is always introduced through a story, followed by an action, then the sound itself, and finally the letter shape. This step-by-step method engages all four ways children learn – visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and speech – making reading and writing both systematic and effective.
- Educational Impact:Jolly Phonics aligns with current literacy research, supporting early decoding skills, phonemic awareness, and long-term reading proficiency.Our approach ensures children develop strong literacy skills without relying on rote memorization, laying a solid foundation for academic success.