Jolly Phonics Teachers Book 2026 Colour Edition (In Print Letters)

The Jolly Phonics Teacher’s Book equips teachers with everything they need to teach Jolly Phonics effectively in the first year of school.

Designed to accompany Pupil Books 1, 2, and 3, it provides structured daily lesson plans, step-by-step teaching guidance, and detailed explanations of all reading and writing concepts.

This edition retains the trusted format of previous versions but enhances it with:

• A more concise and navigable introduction

• New and improved content including:
  – Scope and sequence for Steps 1–3
  – Case studies from around the world
  – Pupil checklist
  – English alphabetic code chart
  – Guidance on supporting struggling readers
  – Updated lesson plans

• A clear overview of the Science of Reading and the Science of Writing, explaining how Jolly Phonics supports phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, and writing instruction

• Advice on next steps after Jolly Phonics, including introductions to Jolly Literacy and its programmes:
  – Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation
  – Reading Comprehension & Writing Skills

This Teacher’s Book is an essential companion for delivering confident, systematic, and successful phonics lessons.