Guide
STEP 2
Explore Step 2 Jolly Phonics resources and guidance for extending phonics, spelling and writing after the first sounds.
Step 2
Building Fluency
Step Overview
In Step 2, children strengthen their reading and writing through structured weekly units. This stage consolidates skills from Step 1 while introducing alternative spellings for vowel sounds, more tricky words and capital letter formation. Pupils also begin working with the alphabet in colour-coded sections and are supported to write model sentences, moving towards greater fluency and independence.
Focus areas include:
- Alternative vowel spellings and introduction of spelling rules
- Handwriting practice including capital letters and joined writing
- Extension of tricky word knowledge
- Model sentence writing and early free writing
- Use of decodable readers to build confidence and fluency
Key Resources
- Step 2 Scope & Sequence
- Group 2 Lesson Plans
- Group 2 Pupil Worksheets
- Actions Sheet
- Alphabetic Code
- Tricky Word Bookmarks
- Tricky Word Checklist by Reading Levels
- Letter Sound Knowledge for Reading
- Alternative Spellings List by Reader Levels
- Letter Sound Box Cursive
- Words Blending Boxes Cursive
- Home Letter Sound Book
- Step 2 - Jolly Phonics Certificates (Colour)
- Step 2 - Jolly Phonics Certificates (BW)
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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
Jolly Phonics Pupil & Teacher's Books -
Jolly Phonics Word Bank
Jolly Phonics Word Bank -
Jolly Phonics Word Book
Jolly Phonics Word Book -
Decodable Readers
Decodable Readers