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Jolly Phonics Teacher's Guide

Multisensory Teaching

Engaging the Whole Child

Why is multisensory Learning Important?

Multisensory learning is at the heart of the Jolly Phonics programme. By involving sight, sound, movement and touch, children engage with each letter sound through stories, songs, actions and visual cues. This playful, physical approach makes phonics lessons more engaging and memorable, supporting all learning styles and laying a strong foundation for reading and writing. Multisensory learning isn’t just effective – it’s joyful. Children don’t just memorise; they discover language through play, movement and story. That’s why Jolly Phonics has worked so well for so many children around the world.

  • Builds stronger memory – learning sticks when children see it, hear it and do it

  • Boosts attention and focus – active hands-on lessons keep children engaged

  • Reaches all learning styles – visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners all benefit

  • Supports EAL and SEND pupils – more ways in, means more chances to succeed

  • Backed by evidence – widely used approaches proven to support early literacy

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