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Core Resources

Find core Jolly Phonics resources for teaching phonics, including classroom kits, guides and digital support for lessons.

Core Resources

Everything you need to deliver Jolly Phonics with confidence.

Essential Jolly Phonics Resources

Print-Based Teaching

The Phonics Handbook is our original product. It contains guidance for teachers plus a selection of black and white photocopiable worksheets with accompanying lesson plans. It also has a selection of activities that support the skills needed for reading and writing.

Our write-in Pupil Books contain a year’s worth of daily lessons spread over three books, with detailed lesson plans for each page in the corresponding Teacher’s Book. Print resources offer a tactile and structured approach to phonics instruction and ensure pupils have guided, independent practice with engaging activities.

Key Features:

  • Write-in Pupil Books with daily lessons or photocopiable worksheets
  • Both products contain detailed instructions to guide teachers
  • Step-by-step lesson plans provided
  • Continuous revision and consolidation of previous topics
  • Purposeful and fun activities to keep children engaged and learning
  • Systematic development of skills
  • Validated by the Dept of Education and aligns with the Science of Reading

Core Resources

  • Jolly Phonics Teacher's Book

    Step-by-step lesson plans and activity guidance for Pupil Books 1–3. Supports teachers with clear instructions, key teaching points and planning help, ensuring phonics lessons are taught with structure, consistency and confidence.

    Jolly Phonics Teacher's Book
  • Jolly Phonics Pupil Books

    Write-in books with fun activities that grow in difficulty across three levels, giving pupils independent practice and consolidation. Follow the same structure as Jolly Classroom software and are supported by the Teacher’s Book for daily planning.

    Jolly Phonics Pupil Books
  • Jolly Phonics Handbook

    A complete stand-alone resource with daily lesson plans, photocopiable worksheets and classroom activities. Provides teachers with everything needed to teach the full programme without Pupil Books, including scope and sequence, practical ideas and weekly units.

    Jolly Phonics Handbook

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Digital Learning

Embrace the flexibility of digital teaching with Jolly Classroom – our interactive online platform that makes planning and delivering lessons simple and effective. With engaging content and assessment and feedback tools, pupils stay motivated while teachers enjoy valuable support at every step.

Key Features:

  • Extensive year’s programme with 150+ lessons, activities and audio.
  • Multi-sensory animations, stories, songs, games and flashcards.
  • Lesson plans, teaching notes and pupil worksheets for every lesson.
  • Toggle between print or precursive fonts and British or American English.
  • Digital assessment tool to track pupil and class progress.
  • Progressive skill development.
  • Validated by the Dept of Education and aligns with the Science of Reading.

Blended Approach

How do you want to teach phonics?

Choose the approach that fits your teaching style — books, digital or a blend of both.