Webinar: Key features of a phonics lesson
We are glad to announce that our next webinar will take place at 16:00 GMT on the 9th of February!
Bumper Book of Phonics Fun named best Communication, Language & Literacy resource
We are delighted to announce our fantastic Bumper Book of Phonics Fun has been named the best Communication, Language and Literacy resource at the 2021 Teach Early Years awards!
One of the judges said: “From making models to ideas for role play, and suggestions on linked books to read, this product will inspire you with its creative ways to teach phonics.”
You can discover the Bumper Book of Phonics Fun for yourself here. (11th October 2021.)
Issue 7 of The Trainer e-magazine
We are delighted to present Issue Seven of The Trainer, an e-magazine for trainers and teachers.
This magazine is created by one of our very own Jolly Phonics Trainers, the wonderful Yvonne Dalorto, and features a selection of interesting news articles from around the world (and featuring several of our other brilliant Jolly Phonics Trainers!).
Issue Seven features interviews with three of our wonderful Jolly Phonics Trainers, Meliha Chausheva (Bulgaria), Carla Ribeiro (Cambodia) and Viera Machalkova (Slovakia), as well as Jolly Learning Ltd’s Editor, Will Hoole!
You can read The Trainer e-magazine Issue Seven here. (7th October 2021.)
Brand new Jolly Phonics Decodable Readers now available!
We are delighted to announce that 12 brand new Jolly Phonics decodable readers are now available to buy!
These readers are the latest editions to the Our World series, our brand new photographic non-fiction readers. They have a very carefully controlled vocabulary and are specifically designed for children who are learning to read and write with Jolly Phonics.
Red Level 1 focusses on musical instruments, whilst Yellow Level 2 explores the world of sport.
You can find out more about and purchase these readers via our online shop here. (18th September 2021.)
Issue 6 of The Trainer e-magazine
We are delighted to present Issue Six of The Trainer, an e-magazine for trainers and teachers.
This magazine is created by one of our very own Jolly Phonics Trainers, the wonderful Yvonne Dalorto, and features a selection of interesting news articles from around the world (and featuring several of our other brilliant Jolly Phonics Trainers!).
Issue Six features interviews with three of our wonderful Jolly Phonics Trainers, Hema Chandra (India), Kanthie Jayasekera (Sri Lanka) and Roberta Emma Amos-Abanyie (Ghana) amongst much more!
You can read The Trainer e-magazine Issue Six here. (6th September 2021.)
How (and why) to implement consistent spelling and grammar teaching across your school
Jolly Phonics co-author Sara Wernham has featured in Teach Primary magazine, explaining how implementing a consistent and integrated SPaG programme can improve learning outcomes for every year group.
You can read the full article here. (3rd September 2021.)
Jolly Learning shortlisted for TWO IPG Awards
We are delighted to announce that Jolly Learning has been shortlisted for TWO awards at the 2021 Independent Publishers Guild Awards!
Our success via home learning, alongside our brand new resources, have been acknowledged in our shortlisting for the Education Publisher of the Year Award.
Additionally, our philanthropic work and global sales have led to our shortlisting within the International Achievement Award.
You can read full comments from the judges here. (13th August 2021.)
Brand new Finger Phonics books available now
We are delighted to present our brand new editions of our Finger Phonics books, that are available to purchase now!
The Finger Phonics books introduce young children to all of the letter sounds, with large cut-out letters helping little fingers to feel the correct formation.
These refreshed editions are the same as previous editions in terms of number of pages, pagination and core content, but have been enhanced with fantastic new cover designs and illustrations, additional information panels and more!
You can discover the brand new Finger Phonics books here. (12th August 2021.)
Jolly Learning shortlisted for FOUR The Teach Company awards
We are delighted to announce that Jolly Learning has been shortlisted for FOUR awards at the 2021 Teach Primary and Teach Early Years awards!
In the Teach Early Years Awards, both our brilliant Bumper Book of Phonics Fun and our Little Word Books have been shortlisted within the Communication, language & literacy category. The Bumper Book has also been shortlisted for the Creative Play category – putting it in the running for not one but TWO awards.
Additionally, our fantastic Jolly Plays has been shortlisted within the English category for the Teach Primary awards.
You can read the full Teach Early Years awards shortlist here and the full Teach Primary awards shortlist here. (26th July 2021.)
Issue 5 of The Trainer e-magazine
We are delighted to present Issue Five of The Trainer, an e-magazine for trainers and teachers.
This magazine is created by one of our very own Jolly Phonics Trainers, the wonderful Yvonne Dalorto, and features a selection of interesting news articles from around the world (and featuring several of our other brilliant Jolly Phonics Trainers!).
Issue Five features interviews with our wonderful co-author, Sara Wernham, alongside interviews with Valma Adams (South Africa) and Shainaz Jussa (India) amongst much more!
You can read The Trainer e-magazine Issue Five here. (21st July 2021.)
Jolly's Suzy Medeiros named 2021 Rising Star
Our wonderful Publishing Director, Suzy Medeiros, has been named a Rising Star for 2021!
Suzy has been a key part of Jolly Learning’s refresh over the last 12 months that has seen a brand new logo and wonderful new resources being released. We are therefore delighted at her inclusion within The Bookseller’s list of Rising Stars for 2021. Congratulations Suzy!
You can see all of the 2021 Rising Stars and read what else Suzy is working on by clicking here. (9th July 2021.)