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Planning your first Phonics lesson

This was an information-packed webinar full of tips and advice like first lesson walk-through, tips and tricks for new teachers, evaluation and observation and many more.

Overview

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During this session, Teacher and Official Trainer Irene Kiwanuka and Training Manager Yvonne Dalorto offered useful tips on how to prepare for teaching your first phonics lesson.

  • What do I need to know before my first lesson?

  • Tips and tricks for new teachers

  • First lesson walk-through

  • Evaluation and observation

  • Moving onto /ai/: key considerations

  • The importance of getting the /ai/ sound and other digraphs right

Hosts

Yvonne

Yvonne Dalorto

Jolly Training Manager

I am a former Head Teacher and British-trained teacher specialising in Early Years, ESL and SEND. I have extensive experience working and training teachers internationally, with a strong focus on implementing and delivering Jolly Phonics, to suit every teaching dynamic. I began using Jolly Phonics over 25 years ago in the UK and have witnessed the program's growth, including the expansion of Jolly English, Jolly Literacy, and Jolly Classroom.

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Irene Kiwanuka

Teacher and Official Jolly Trainer

Irene is currently teaching Reception children at Ambrosoli International School and is passionate about early reading. She has used Jolly Phonics for over two decades and is an official Jolly Trainer. She’s looking forward to sharing her Phonics experiences with you in this webinar!