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Little Hands, Big Writers International Conference

Jolly Phonics

Little Hands, Big Writers A Playful Journey from Sounds to Stories Playful Learning. Powerful Writing. Lifelong Skills. How do confident writers grow — and how early should the journey begin? Little Hands, Big Writers is an international hybrid conference dedicated to exploring how writing skills can be nurtured from the earliest years through primary education using playful, structured and research-informed approaches that create lasting impact. Bringing together educators, literacy specialists and international contributors from the Jolly Learning community, the event offers a rich programme designed for teachers working with children aged 3–11, from emergent writers to developing independent authors. Participants will explore: • Play-based strategies that develop language, fine motor skills, and early writing readiness • Practical phonics-to-writing pathways supporting guided and independent writing • Grammar and vocabulary development that strengthens written expression • Creative writing approaches linked to learner confidence and exam success • Cooperative learning techniques that encourage collaboration and authentic communication. Led by experienced trainers, literacy consultants and classroom practitioners, sessions combine theory with immediately applicable classroom practice — ensuring teachers leave inspired, equipped and confident to support every child’s writing journey. Whether teachers are new to structured literacy approaches or looking to deepen their expertise, this conference provides a unique opportunity to connect with a community committed to helping children grow into confident, lifelong writers. When: May 16th 2026 How: Hybrid Event | Romania & Online Who: Designed for ESL and Primary Educators Certificates provided Join us as we transform playful beginnings into powerful writing futures. #LittleHandsBigWriters #EarlyLiteracy #WritingSkills #PrimaryEducation #PlayfulLearning #TeacherDevelopment

Date Saturday 16 May 2026
Time 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Europe/Athens)
Location Online

Event Overview

Little Hands, Big Writers A Playful Journey from Sounds to Stories Playful Learning. Powerful Writing. Lifelong Skills. How do confident writers grow — and how early should the journey begin? Little Hands, Big Writers is an international hybrid conference dedicated to exploring how writing skills can be nurtured from the earliest years through primary education using playful, structured and research-informed approaches that create lasting impact. Bringing together educators, literacy specialists and international contributors from the Jolly Learning community, the event offers a rich programme designed for teachers working with children aged 3–11, from emergent writers to developing independent authors. Participants will explore: • Play-based strategies that develop language, fine motor skills, and early writing readiness • Practical phonics-to-writing pathways supporting guided and independent writing • Grammar and vocabulary development that strengthens written expression • Creative writing approaches linked to learner confidence and exam success • Cooperative learning techniques that encourage collaboration and authentic communication. Led by experienced trainers, literacy consultants and classroom practitioners, sessions combine theory with immediately applicable classroom practice — ensuring teachers leave inspired, equipped and confident to support every child’s writing journey. Whether teachers are new to structured literacy approaches or looking to deepen their expertise, this conference provides a unique opportunity to connect with a community committed to helping children grow into confident, lifelong writers. When: May 16th 2026 How: Hybrid Event | Romania & Online Who: Designed for ESL and Primary Educators Certificates provided Join us as we transform playful beginnings into powerful writing futures. #LittleHandsBigWriters #EarlyLiteracy #WritingSkills #PrimaryEducation #PlayfulLearning #TeacherDevelopment

  • Jolly Phonics

What Will We Cover

  • Planning The Sequence

    How to structure sounds, actions and early reading activities so the session feels practical from the first week.

  • Teaching With Confidence

    Simple classroom routines that help children remember letter sounds and practise them consistently.

  • Applying It Immediately

    Clear next steps teachers can use after the event, with resources and follow-up routes signposted.

  • Supporting Every Learner

    Practical ways to adapt the approach for different groups, settings and confidence levels.

Silvana Serbanescu

Silvana Serbanescu

After more than 15 years of teaching English to kindergarten and school children in Bucharest, Silvana strongly believes that Jolly Phonics is a wonderful opportunity to lead children into a new experience that fosters the ability and pleasure to read. Silvana is eager as a Professional Trainer to show her peers how their pedagogigal ego could be rewarded thanks to the Jolly Phonics method. They can get fast results that can make a difference, with totally dedicated students, in a funny and always new way, with all the freedom of the programme for adjusting methods and improvising.

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