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Why make your own Jolly Phonics cards

Many teachers and parents start by searching for a jolly phonics flashcards pdf set, but a generic sheet covers sounds in the wrong order for the class or child in front of you. A custom deck follows the group being taught right now, so the cards match what is on the board.

Make cards only from the sound group you are teaching this week.
Pair each letter sound with a key word, such as s for sun, so the sound has an anchor.
Keep sessions to a few minutes and review daily rather than in one long block.
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Example Jolly Phonics sound flashcards

Which sound does the letter s make in Jolly Phonics?/s/, as in sun. Jolly Phonics pairs it with a snake hiss action.

What sound do the letters ai make together?/eɪ/, as in rain. Two letters make one sound, so ai is a digraph.

How many letter sounds does Jolly Phonics teach?42 sounds, covering the 26 letters plus digraphs and alternative spellings.

What sound do the letters sh make together?/ʃ/, as in ship. Two letters make one sound, so sh is a digraph.

Which six letters come first in Jolly Phonics?s, a, t, i, p and n. They form the first group, taught before later letters.

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Cards you miss come back sooner, and the ones you know fade into longer gaps. Sessions stay short, which suits young learners.

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Jolly Phonics introduces sounds in small groups and moves from single letters to digraphs such as ai, sh and oo. Cards work best when they cover only the current group plus a few review sounds, so the learner is not overwhelmed by the full set of 42.

Spaced repetition helps the sounds move from effortful recall to automatic reading. Start a session with the newest sounds, then mix in older ones so earlier groups stay fresh.

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Frequently asked questions

In what order does Jolly Phonics introduce letter sounds?

Jolly Phonics introduces sounds in groups, starting with s, a, t, i, p and n. Digraphs such as ai, sh and oo come later, so teach the group you are on before adding the next one.

How many flashcards should a child practice at one time?

Start with the sounds from the current group only, usually around six to eight cards. Add new sounds once the learner reads the earlier ones without hesitation.

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