Jolly Phonics

method
Feedback review of the Jolly Phonics method
Prof. Paraschiv Elena Daniela
Sc. Vasile Cristoforeanu Rm.Sarat

Personal Review

This program is extremely appropriate when it comes to multisensory

learning. The books are very illustrative, teaching not only the sounds, but
letting the child touch and feel the sound, hear it, see it, and say it.
This is an effective, multi-sensory approach to phonics that uses all types
of learning styles (visual, auditory and tactile) into a creative and fun
program. The sounds can be taught even by motion, for example take into
consideration the letter sound S, which is identified with the arm
movement like a snake.
The videos are also very interesting and amusing. The videos include
entertaining characters (a mouse, a snake, a bee, and a computer). The
mouse and the computer know how to read and they are teaching the bee
and the snake how to read. The bee and the snake struggle with some
skills and are often encouraged by the other characters. I found this very
positive.Although, it turns a little bit hard to show the videos to children
who are non-native English speakers. They find it hard to understand the
story head to tail.
It it very important that the program does not teach the letters A, B, C, in
the alphabetical order. The children are able to read words even from their
first day if they are taught how to read the letters in words.

Childrens response to Jolly Phonics

The first thing when I enter the classroom everyday, my children
ask me: What letter sounds do you teach us today?
It feels rewarding to see the sincere good reaction of 20-30 little
students, who wait anxiously for you to teach them English.
At the beginning of this school year, I offered the pupils books to
a first grade class, where I teach English once a week. For the
rest classes I decided to photocopy the pupils book, due to the
fact that the costs of such class material are quite high for my
students possibilities. Yet, we found a way to apply the Jolly
Phonics program. Now, I am teaching English at preschool to
first grade classes. I even apply the methods of reading the letter
sounds to second grade students, who at this time have
improved their reading skills.
Also, second grade students can read more easily the Green
Level Story Books rather than the preschool and first grade ones.

Childrens response to Jolly Phonics

Moreover, all my students have accepted the Jolly Phonics

program very well, they easily learn how words are read,
the letter sounds. Students also enjoy the words and letter
flashcards. I personally use them every class in order to
reinforce their previous knowledge. Yet, the their most
favourite tool is the TalkingPen. They ask for it every class,
enjoying also the songs.

Sample worksheets used in classroom

Sample worksheets used in classroom

Photos- preschool class B

Photos- preschool class B

Photos- preschool class B