Kaitlyn Kramer, a 13-year special education teacher at Oakbrook Elementary (MO), discovered that Jolly Classroom wasn’t just another literacy tool, it was a lifeline for her K–3 students with autism, ADHD, and severe behavioral challenges. By leveraging its multisensory visuals (like "jelly letters" and segmenting sliders) and structured routines, her students, who once struggled to focus for 5 minutes, now beg for "Jolly Time" and sustain engagement for 25-minute sessions. "If kids weren’t growing, I’d have nixed it. But they’re thriving."

Melissa Wood, a veteran special education teacher at Summit Academy-Elmwood, transformed her inclusive preschool classroom with Jolly Literacy’s multi-sensory, structured approach to literacy—empowering non-verbal students (via AAC devices) and advanced learners alike to happily master phonics. By blending tactile play, songs, and tiered lessons, her students now spot sounds in everyday life (like the “G” in “Logan”) and ask for Jolly time. Skeptical at first, Melissa now urges teachers: “Start small—your kids will fall in love with it.”

Teresa Gower, a 29-year teaching veteran at Washington Elementary, calls Jolly Phonics “the spark that ignites kindergarten literacy.” With its playful songs, motions, and interactive tools, her students master letter sounds in just 60 days

Our programs are evolving. We listened to your feedback and expanded what was previously known as ‘Jolly Grammar’ into ‘Jolly Literacy’ – two programs with resources covering Grades 1 to 6. In this article, we give you a taste of what to expect in these brand-new programs. We also explain why, together, they offer your school a robust literacy package to equip children with the skills to become confident readers and writers!

The Jolly Learning Trainer Refresher and Recruitment Program in Mumbai and Chennai brought together trainers, educators, and phonics advocates for an engaging and interactive experience. The event was aimed at upskilling existing trainers and welcoming new talent into the Jolly Learning network.

This article delves into decodable readers – why they’re effective, how to use them, and how they can help build reading confidence across all levels, from beginners to more confident readers.

As a new year begins, we’re excited to look ahead and proud to look back at what has been a pivotal year of change for Jolly Learning. In this article, we look at how we’ve changed and what you can expect from us in the coming months.

Over 80 educators from across the region gathered in Colombo for an intensive ‘Jolly Phonics Experience Day’ aimed at enhancing early literacy instruction.

The journey of Jolly Phonics in South Africa has been an inspiring one, built on a shared commitment to strengthening literacy skills in classrooms across the country. From the Eastern Cape to the Free State, Western Cape, and beyond, Jolly Phonics has been successfully introduced to countless educators, bringing interactive and evidence-based phonics instruction to thousands of learners.