Hear Sounds. Blend Words. Start Reading.
Learn letter sounds, blend words, and build strong early reading skills.
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Level 1
Foundation Phonics & Early Sound Skills
Listening & Sound Awareness
- Recognise and repeat simple sounds.
- Identify beginning sounds in familiar words.
- Sound actions with songs.
Basic Letter Sounds
Introduce a small number of sounds:
- Recognition of the letters.
- Say the correct sound.
- Do the corresponding Jolly Phonics action.
Sound & Action Recognition
- Teacher shows the letter → child says the sound.
- Teacher makes the sound → child identifies the letter.
- Perform the action for each sound.
Oral Blending – Very Basic
Start with simple words such as:
Pre-writing
Level 1 Exam
100% oral + activity based
Level 2
Letter Sounds, Blending & Early Reading
Letter Sounds
- Recognition of all 26 letters and their sounds.
- Identify the sound when shown a letter.
- Say a simple word for the sound.
Blending
Blend simple CVC words.
Oral Segmenting
Break simple words into sounds:
Beginning Sounds
Identify the first sound:
Simple Tricky Words
Letter Formation
- Write/trace lowercase letters.
- Write selected letters from dictation.
- Practice correct formation.
Picture-Based Phonics
Level 2 Exam
Total: 40 marks Pass: 20 marks (50%)
Level 3
Advanced Blending, Digraphs & Early Reading
26 Letter Sounds
- Recognise all 26 sounds.
- Identify beginning, middle and ending sounds.
- Write letters from dictation.
CVC Words
Read, blend and segment CVC words.
CCVC & CVCC Words
Digraphs
Read and spell simple words:
Long-Vowel Digraphs
Examples:
Tricky Words
Blending & Segmenting
- Blend sounds to read unfamiliar words.
- Segment words for spelling.
Reading Sentences
Writing
Level 3 Exam
Assessment structure
JOLLY PHONICS EXAMINATION
Examination Portion
Dear Parents, the following topics will be covered in the Jolly Phonics Examination. Kindly help your child practise these areas regularly at home.
Letter Sounds
- Identify letters.
- Say the correct phonics sound.
- Recognise the sound when it is spoken.
CVC Blending
- Blend 3 sounds and read simple CVC words.
CCVC Blending
- Blend 4 sounds and read CCVC words.
CVCC Blending
- Blend 4 sounds and read CVCC words.
Basic 5-Letter Words
- Read and write simple 5-letter phonics words.
Basic 6-Letter Words
- Read and write simple 6-letter phonics words.
Tricky / Sight Words
- Recognise and read the tricky words taught in class.
- Practise reading and writing them independently.
Important for Parents
Help your child practise regularly at home.
Regular practice at home will help your child feel confident and comfortable during the examination.
