Guide
STEP 1
Explore Step 1 Jolly Phonics resources, key lesson materials and video support for teaching the first letter sounds.
Step 1
The Foundations of Phonics
Step 1 Overview
Step 1 introduces children to the five key skills of Jolly Phonics, which form the basis for all later reading and writing. At this stage, pupils learn the 42 main letter–sound correspondences, practise correct letter formation, blend sounds to read words and begin segmenting sounds for writing. The first set of tricky words is also taught towards the end of this step, ensuring pupils can access a wider range of texts.
Key skills taught:
- Learning the 42 letter sounds (including digraphs)
- Practising correct pencil grip and letter formation
- Blending sounds to read simple words
- Segmenting sounds to write simple words
- Learning the first set of tricky words
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Key Resources
- Step 1 - Scope & Sequence
- Group 1 Lessons Plans
- Group 1 Pupil Worksheets
- Actions Sheet
- Alphabetic Code
- Tricky Word Bookmarks
- Letter Sound Box Cursive
- Words Blending Boxes Cursive
- Home Letter Sound Book
- Step 1 - Jolly Phonics Certificates (Colour)
- Step 1 - Jolly Phonics Certificates (BW)
- Step 1 Parent Letter Bw
- Letter Formation - Group 1
- Letter Formation - Group 2
- Letter Formation A4 A
- Letter Formation A4 I
- Letter Formation A4 N
- Letter Formation A4 P
- Letter Formation A4 S
- Letter Formation A4 T
- Letter Formation A4 C
- Letter Formation A4 D
- Letter Formation A4 E
- Letter Formation A4 H
- Letter Formation A4 K
- Letter Formation A4 M
- Letter Formation A4 R
- Step 1 Parent Letter Bw Uk
- Step 1 Parent Letter Colour Uk
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Finger Phonics Big Books 1-7
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Jolly Phonics Cards
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Jolly Phonics Picture Flashcards
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Wall Frieze
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Jolly Phonics Pupil & Teacher's Books
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Jolly Phonics Word Bank
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Jolly Phonics Word Book
Jolly Phonics Word Book