The 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.Th