How Do You Teach Children Jolly Phonics?
Jolly Phonics is a phonics program that is based upon learning 42 sounds on the English language. This is different from many phonics programs that focus on the 26 letters of the alphabet. Most phonics programs place a high importance on first learning the letter names and then the sounds that each letter makes. Jolly Phonics does not value letter identification as much as it does actual sound. Jolly Phonics addresses all types of learners and adapts the curriculum to address the varying needs. Gather one groups of sounds for the days lessons. You will need an entire group of lessons. The 42 sounds are separated into groups of 7. There are a total of 6 groups. They are grouped to avoid confusion and to follow the sequence of development. For instance, b and d are easily confused; they are in different groups. Prepare your materials to begin teaching the first section. Read the story that goes with the sound that you are teaching. Each sound is accompanied by a storybook that uses the s
