Extra Support: Reading
Find targeted activities to support progress and boost confidence.
Even with high-quality phonics instruction, some children will need additional reading and/or writing support to keep up with their peers. Struggles may arise from missed learning, speech and language delays, or specific learning difficulties. Early assessment helps identify the root of the issue so targeted strategies in Letter Sound Recognition, Letter Formation, Blending, Segmenting and Tricky Words can be implemented quickly and effectively.
Pinpoint class-wide weaknesses to guide whole-class review
Identify specific gaps in knowledge for individual pupils
Inform the focus of small group or 1:1 interventions
Plan targeted activities for ‘Secure It’ (Tier 2) sessions
Make phonics part of daily life by pointing out sounds in books, signs and conversations.
Track pupil progress and adapt support over time
Helping pupils who need more time to secure key skills.
Popular Resources for Extra Support
Jolly Phonics Word Bank
A bank of words, phrases and sentences organised by taught sounds. Provides instant ready-made material for class, small-group or one-to-one practice. It saves teachers planning time and ensuring pupils only encounter words that match their phonics knowledge.
Jolly Phonics Cards
Four flashcard sets for daily teaching, revision and games. Covering letter sounds, regular and alternative word blending (with sound dots for support) and tricky words in teaching order. A practical resource for reinforcing phonics skills at every stage.
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Jolly Phonics Word Book
A book that provides words that use the basic letter sounds and also blends, alternative spellings, and tricky words. However the words are not organised in the teaching order. It’s a helpful reference for dictation, writing practice, and expanding vocabulary as children progress through the programme.
