Books by Sue Lloyd

Book SynopsisSpelling, Grammar & Punctuation (formerly Jolly Grammar) is a six-level programme that gives young children the skills they need to spell and punctuate more accurately, use a wider vocabulary and have a clearer understanding of how language works.

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Book SynopsisSpelling, Grammar & Punctuation (formerly Jolly Grammar) is a six-level programme that gives young children the skills they need to spell and punctuate more accurately, use a wider vocabulary and have a clearer understanding of how language works.

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Book SynopsisA handy teacher's resource providing useful lists of words made from the individual letter sounds and digraphs. Ideal for dictation and blending practice in class. In addition there are initial and final consonant blends, alternative vowel spellings and tricky words lists that can be used.

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Book SynopsisA pack of two colourful single posters. The Alternative Spelling Poster shows the different spellings of nine of the vowels with sample words and illustrations. For ai, for example, it also shows ay as in day, and a-e as in snake. The Alphabet Poster shows the 26 letters in alphabetical order. It shows each letter with arrows to indicate correct formation. The letters are arranged in four colour groups, which correspond to the Jolly Dictionary. This is ideal for teaching children the skills needed for looking up words.

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Book SynopsisCreate an attractive display teaching and reinforcing the 72 tricky words. As each tricky word is taught it can be placed around the tricky word hat. There are six sets, each with 12 tricky word flowers (13.5cm/5 across). Each of the six sets comes in a different colour to help children identify the word they want, when the flowers are displayed on a wall.

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Book SynopsisJolly Phonics Read and See, Pack 1 contains the first 14 books in the series. All these books for children have regular words that can be read by sounding out and blending. Perfect first reading books for children learning with synthetic phonics, supporting their school work and getting them interested in reading. There is one word on each page. The children read the word and then turn the page to see if they are correct by looking at the picture. The word is shown again in sound dots underneath the picture so that the children can learn to sound out the word after reading it. In Pack 1, the first two books use only regular words made up from the first group of letter sounds; the second two books use only regular words made up from the first and second letter sound groups and so on, so that the number of letter sounds used in the text builds up cumulatively. These are ideal first books to send home for reading Letter sound groups covered in pack 1. Group 1: s a t i p n Group 2: c k e h r m d Group 3: g o u l f b Group 4: ai j oa ie ee or Group 5: z w ng v oo oo Group 6: y x ch sh th th Group 7: qu ou oi ue er ar

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Book SynopsisJolly Phonics Read and See, Pack 2 contains the last 14 books in the series. All these books for children have regular words that can be read by sounding out and blending. There is one word on each page. The children read the word and then turn the page to see if they are correct by looking at the picture. The word is shown again in sound dots underneath the picture so that the children can learn to sound out the word after reading it. In Pack 2, each book focuses on a different digraph sound or spelling pattern. The words in Pack 2 books are made up from all seven letter sound groups. These are ideal first books to send home for reading. 14 Books per pack 16 Pages per book 1 Word per page Letter sounds covered in pack 2. ai Words ng Words ar Words ch Words ck Words Double Letter Words ee Words er Words oa Words oi Words oo Words or Words ou Words sh Words

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Book SynopsisRead and See books are fully decodable books for new readers. They have a very carefully controlled vocabulary and are specifically designed for children who are learning to read and write with Jolly Phonics. There is one word on each page. The children read the word, and then turn the page to see if they are correct by looking at the picture. The word is shown again in sound dots underneath the picture so that the children can learn to sound out the word after reading it. In Pack 1, the first two books use only regular words made up from the first group of letter sounds; the second two books use only regular words made up from the first and second letter- sound groups and so on, so that the number of letter sounds used in the text builds up cumulatively. Tips for teachers and parents are included within each book.

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Book SynopsisRead and See books are fully decodable books for new readers. They have a very carefully controlled vocabulary and are specifically designed for children who are learning to read and write with Jolly Phonics. There is one word on each page. The children read the word, and then turn the page to see if they are correct by looking at the picture. The word is shown again in sound dots underneath the picture so that the children can learn to sound out the word after reading it. In Pack 2, each book focuses on a different digraph sound or spelling pattern. The words in Pack 2 books are made up from all seven letter sound groups. Tips for teachers and parents are included within each book.

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Book SynopsisThe Jolly Phonics Letter Sound Strips (in print letters) are handy reference strips that can be used by each child in the class to help them remember the spelling of a sound for writing. The letter sounds are on one side and the alternative spellings of the vowels on the other. Pack of 30 identical strips.

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Book SynopsisThe refreshed edition of Finger Phonics Books 1-7 (in print letters) is the complete set of 7 books introducing young readers to all of the letter sounds, not just the alphabet, which is important for children's early literacy development. A well-designed and practical resource with new full-page illustrations for each page and updated fun activities at the end of each book to align with other Jolly Phonics resources. The Finger Phonics Books 1-7 help children to use their new letter-sound knowledge and begin to develop their reading and writing skills.

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Book SynopsisThe first in a series of 7 workbooks, each covering one group of letter sounds. These 24-page workbooks are a fun way for children to put their phonics skills into practice. Each of the seven books helps children develop their phonic skills further, moving from simple letter-sound recognition and letter formation early on to reading sentences and writing short phrases in the later books.Strategies for tricky spellings and challenging puzzles for developing phonic skills are also provided. Each book also contains a checklist which can be used to assess progress. Ages 4+.

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Book SynopsisThe second in a series of 7 workbooks, each covering one group of letter sounds. These 24-page workbooks are a fun way for children to put their phonics skills into practice. Each of the seven books helps children develop their phonic skills further, moving from simple letter-sound recognition and letter formation early on to reading sentences and writing short phrases in the later books.Strategies for tricky spellings and challenging puzzles for developing phonic skills are also provided. Each book also contains a checklist which can be used to assess progress. Ages 4+.

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Book SynopsisThe third in a series of 7 workbooks, each covering one group of letter sounds. These 24-page workbooks are a fun way for children to put their phonics skills into practice. Each of the seven books helps children develop their phonic skills further, moving from simple letter-sound recognition and letter formation early on to reading sentences and writing short phrases in the later books.Strategies for tricky spellings and challenging puzzles for developing phonic skills are also provided. Each book also contains a checklist which can be used to assess progress. Ages 4+.

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Book SynopsisThe fifth in a series of 7 workbooks, each covering one group of letter sounds. These 24-page workbooks are a fun way for children to put their phonics skills into practice. Each of the seven books helps children develop their phonic skills further, moving from simple letter-sound recognition and letter formation early on to reading sentences and writing short phrases in the later books.Strategies for tricky spellings and challenging puzzles for developing phonic skills are also provided. Each book also contains a checklist which can be used to assess progress. Ages 4+.

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Book SynopsisThe sixth in a series of 7 workbooks, each covering one group of letter sounds. These 24-page workbooks are a fun way for children to put their phonics skills into practice. Each of the seven books helps children develop their phonic skills further, moving from simple letter-sound recognition and letter formation early on to reading sentences and writing short phrases in the later books.Strategies for tricky spellings and challenging puzzles for developing phonic skills are also provided. Each book also contains a checklist which can be used to assess progress. Ages 4+.

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Book SynopsisThe complete set of 7 workbooks, covering all 42 letter sounds. These 24-page workbooks are a fun way for children to put their phonics skills into practice. Each of the seven books helps children develop their phonic skills further, moving from simple letter-sound recognition and letter formation early on to reading sentences and writing short phrases in the later books.Strategies for tricky spellings and challenging puzzles for developing phonic skills are also provided. Each book also contains a checklist which can be used to assess progress. Ages 4+.

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Book SynopsisThe Jolly Phonics Letter Sound Strips is a pack that contains 30 identical reference strips to assist students in their writing. Each strip shows the 42 main letter sounds on one side and the main alternative vowel spellings on the other. For this new edition for 2021, each set of letter sounds has been color-coded to match the colors used across other Jolly Phonics resources. The artwork for each letter sound has also been updated as part of our fresh and vibrant new look.

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Book SynopsisThe Jolly Phonics Student Books are write-in student books providing fun and engaging lesson activities for young children in their first year of learning to read and write. Jolly Phonics Student Book 2: • Builds on the reading and writing skills taught in Student Book 1. • Covers four main topics: Alternatives, Handwriting, Tricky Words, and Words and Sentences. • Introduces the main alternative vowel spellings, capital letters and alphabet, more tricky words and guided writing activities. • Comes with step-by-step lesson plans and comprehensive support, provided in the Jolly Phonics Teacher’s Book. This refreshed version of the book is the same as the previous edition in terms of core content, but is enhanced with: • A fresh new look in terms of cover and page designs. • Easier navigation in a variety of ways, including color-coding and contents. • Enhanced transparency in the structure for the corresponding content in The Phonics Handbook. • Alignment of content across the materials for consistency of teaching.

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Book SynopsisThe Jolly Phonics Teacher’s Book is an essential guide to using Student Books 1, 2 and 3 in the classroom. It is a comprehensive resource, offering a set of structured lesson plans that give step-by-step guidance on all aspects of the lesson, including the student book activities. It also provides an in-depth introduction to Jolly Phonics and a summary of key points to help teachers get started. This refreshed version of the book is the same as the previous edition in terms of core content, but is enhanced with: • A fresh new look in terms of cover and page designs. • Easier navigation in a variety of ways, including color-coding and contents. • Clearer answer keys for each of the activities within the Student Books • Enhanced transparency in the structure for the corresponding content in The Phonics Handbook. • Alignment of content across the materials for consistency of teaching.

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Book SynopsisThe Jolly Phonics Handbook is a complete resource for teaching young children the skills they need to read and write fluently in their first year of school. This book is a comprehensive resource for teachers who want the flexibility of teaching the programme with worksheets and other photocopiable resources in the classroom. It offers step-by-step guidance on all aspects of the teaching across the year, as well as a wealth of practical ideas and fun activities for the children. It contains: • A year’s worth of detailed daily lesson plans and notes to introduce the 42 letter sounds, with fun actions and stories. • Regular activities promoting the five key skills for reading and writing. • Weekly units covering key topics such as Alternatives, Handwriting, Tricky Words, Words and Sentences, Capital Letters and the Alphabet. • Guided writing and reading comprehension activities. • Detailed timetables outlining the scope and sequence of the programme alongside comprehensive teaching guidance. This new edition follows the same format and pagination as before, but has been enhanced with a modern design and updated illustrations, as well several new worksheets and additional new content, ensuring it fully aligns with other Jolly Phonics resources.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first of two write-in books that provide lesson activities for young students in their first year of reading and writing. The teaching is divided into three steps and is supported by step-by-step lesson plans and comprehensive guidance in the Jolly Phonics Teacher’s Book. Student Book 1 covers the daily lessons for Step 1 and the first six weekly units in Step 2. Step 1 • Introduces the main letter sounds of English, each with its own story and action. • Shows students how to use their letter-sound knowledge to read and write simple regular words, providing daily practice in blending for reading and segmenting for writing. • Teaches the first set of tricky words. Students learn to blend the sounds and identify the tricky part. Step 2 • Builds and consolidates the reading and writing skills taught in Step 1. • Covers four main topics: Alternatives, Handwriting, Tricky Words, and Words and Sentences. These topics introduce the main alternative vowel spellings, capital letters, alphabet, and new tricky words, as well as basic sentence structure through regular guided writing activities. In this new edition, there are two Student Books, one for each semester. The transitions from Steps 1 to 3 are clearly signposted with a welcome page at the beginning of each step and a reward on completion. The front cover displays a new logo indicating that Jolly Phonics is aligned with both the Science of Reading and the Science of Writing, as the program provides explicit teaching of phonemic awareness, alongside systematic phonics and writing instruction, with a focus on improving fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and reading comprehension.

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Book SynopsisThis is the second of two write-in books that provide lesson activities for young students in their first year of learning to read and write. The teaching is divided into three steps and is supported by step-by-step lesson plans and comprehensive guidance in the Jolly Phonics Teacher’s Book. Student Book 2 covers Step 2 Units 7 to 13 and all of Step 3. The weekly units in Steps 2 and 3 • Build and consolidate the reading and writing skills taught in Step 1 through the key topics of Alternatives, Handwriting, Tricky Words, and Words and Sentences. • Introduce and review the main alternative vowel spellings, capital letters, alphabet and new tricky words. Step 3 introduces ‹ph›, soft ‹c›, soft ‹g›, and the /air/ spellings. • Offer a variety of guided writing, dictation, and reading com- prehension activities that introduce basic sentence structure and reading for meaning. In this new edition, there are two Student Books, one for each semester. The transitions from Steps 1 to 3 are clearly signposted with a welcome page at the beginning of each step and a reward on completion. The front cover displays a new logo indicating that Jolly Phonics is aligned with both the Science of Reading and the Science of Writing, as the program provides explicit teaching of phonemic awareness, alongside systematic phonics and writing instruction, with a focus on improving fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and reading comprehension.

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Book SynopsisJolly Phonics teaches young students the skills they need to read and write fluently in their first year of school. This book is an essential guide for teachers who want to teach the program alongside Student Books 1 and 2 in the classroom. It is a comprehensive resource, offering a set of structured lesson plans that give step-by-step guidance on all aspects of the lesson, including the student book activities. It also provides an in-depth introduction to Jolly Phonics and a summary of key points to help teachers get started. This new edition of the Teacher’s Book has been updated to complement the new Jolly Phonic Student Books. The format is similar to previous editions, but is enhanced by: • A more concise introduction that is easy to navigate for quick retrieval of information. • New, improved content, including scope and sequences for Steps 1 to 3, two US case studies, an English alphabetic code chart, a student checklist, detailed guidance on how to help struggling readers, and updated lesson plans. • A brief overview of the Science of Reading and the Science of Writing and how Jolly Phonics aligns with both, as a program that provides explicit teaching of phonemic awareness, alongside systematic phonics and writing instruction, with a focus on improving fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and reading comprehension.

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Book SynopsisThe Phonics Handbook provides a year's worth of detailed step-by-step lesson plans and notes for teaching Jolly Phonics. The teaching is multi-sensory with fun actions and stories to engage children in their learning. Introduces the 42 letter sounds and main alternative spellings of vowels plus tricky words Guided writing sheets included Contains reading comprehension sheets Provides a detailed guide to teaching the five key skills taught in Jolly Phonics Over 100 photocopiable sheets, as well as activities and games for reading and spelling

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Book SynopsisA handy teacher’s resource providing useful lists of words made from the individual letter sounds and digraphs. Ideal for dictation and blending practice in class. In addition there are initial and final consonant blends, alternative vowel spellings and tricky words lists that can be used.

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Book SynopsisA pack of two colourful single posters. The Alternative Spelling Poster shows the different spellings of nine of the vowels with sample words and illustrations. For ai, for example, it also shows ay as in day, and a-e as in snake. The Alphabet Poster shows the 26 letters in alphabetical order. It shows each letter with arrows to indicate correct formation. The letters are arranged in four colour groups, which correspond to the Jolly Dictionary. This is ideal for teaching children the skills needed for looking up words.

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