Jolly Phonics Project - South Africa

Jolly Phonics Project - South Africa Jolly Phonics helps children learn to read & write with confidence.

Jolly Phonics Project South Africa, run by Universal Learning Solutions, partners with education departments to equip teachers and parents with a fun, proven English literacy programme.

18/06/2026

📚✨ Ms. Linda Moyo from Bohlabela District, Mpumalanga, in action - consolidating, enriching, and making learning meaningful. One reader at a time! 🌟📚🇿🇦💛🙏

📚✨ Join Us for Our 4th Virtual Parent Power Hour! ✨📚Theme: A Jolly June Holiday of Reading🗓️ Thursday⏰ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM...
17/06/2026

📚✨ Join Us for Our 4th Virtual Parent Power Hour! ✨📚

Theme: A Jolly June Holiday of Reading
🗓️ Thursday
⏰ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Reading is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. This June holiday, let's work together to build confident, capable, and enthusiastic readers.

Parents, caregivers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and community members - we need YOU on board! Be part of our movement to Get Reading Right for Every Child. Together, we can create a culture of reading that transforms lives and unlocks endless opportunities for our children. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📚📖🇿🇦

📖 "A child who reads becomes an adult who thinks." - Sasha Salmina

Join us for practical tips, encouragement, and simple ways to make reading fun and meaningful during the holidays.

🔗 Click on the link to join us. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjgxNThiNWUtMmVhNC00M2FlLTk1NTEtZTQzYTc5Y2M1ZDE1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ae74bf7f-cfc3-4760-a1fe-0731afaa5502%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2253dbe001-6375-49d1-ad70-d97a6d860052%22%7d

Please share this invitation far and wide. Every parent matters. Every child matters. Every reader matters.

The youth of today are the leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow. 🎉💛🙌🙏
16/06/2026

The youth of today are the leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow. 🎉💛🙌🙏

15/06/2026

Our new website is live! 🎉🙌🙏

11/06/2026

Magic 'e' - One of the many important spelling rules that learners need to know and understand. Spelling rules are essential in helping children become confident readers and writers.

The Magic 'e' rule is when an 'e' at the end of a word makes the vowel say its name (long vowel sound).

The 'e' is silent, but it has the magic power to change the vowel sound in the word.

Examples:

cap → cape

kit → kite

hop → hope

tub → tube

mad → made

Without the e, the vowel says its short sound:

a = /a/ as in cap

i = /i/ as in kit

o = /o/ as in hop

When the magic e is added, the vowel says its name:

a = /ay/ as in cape

i = /igh/ as in kite

o = /oa/ as in hope

A learner-friendly way to explain it is:

"Magic 'e' is a silent e at the end of a word. It makes the vowel jump over the consonant and say its name." ✨

This spelling rule is important because it helps learners read and spell many common words accurately and fluently. 📚

Here are some adorable learners from Mpumalanga Province demonstrating their understanding of the Magic 'e' rule. Moments like these remind us why explicit and systematic literacy instruction is so important.

Getting reading right for every child, one sound, one word, and one learner at a time. 📚✨

One of our hub schools is making great progress in strengthening how we teach Jolly Phonics. The secret lies in explicit...
09/06/2026

One of our hub schools is making great progress in strengthening how we teach Jolly Phonics. The secret lies in explicit, consistent teaching - done with intention and care.

Yesterday, we had the privilege of addressing fourth-year Foundation Phase students at the Cape Peninsula University of ...
09/06/2026

Yesterday, we had the privilege of addressing fourth-year Foundation Phase students at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, providing them with an orientation to Jolly Phonics and the importance of high-quality literacy instruction.

As these future teachers prepare to enter the profession, it is encouraging to see their passion, curiosity, and willingness to learn about evidence-based approaches to literacy. Investing in teacher knowledge and practice remains one of the most powerful ways to improve learner outcomes.

A sincere thank you to Dr. C Forbes and the students for the warm welcome and active participation. We look forward to seeing the impact these future educators will have in their classrooms and communities.

Together, we can get reading right. 📚✨

This past Saturday at West End Primary School, we had the privilege of bringing together Grade 2 and Grade 3 teachers to...
09/06/2026

This past Saturday at West End Primary School, we had the privilege of bringing together Grade 2 and Grade 3 teachers to explore what effective Jolly Phonics implementation looks like beyond Grade 1. We focused on refining classroom practice through the implementation of the 6 Core Fluency Skills, ensuring that learners continue to build strong reading foundations as they progress through the grades.

When teachers are willing to learn, grow, and embrace change, they have the power to transform the narrative for countless children.

This is just the beginning.

Watch this space as Metro South continues the journey of getting reading right! 📖✨

We’re excited to launch our 3rd Virtual Parent Power Hour! 📚✨Join us as we unpack the magic of reading and explore simpl...
27/05/2026

We’re excited to launch our 3rd Virtual Parent Power Hour! 📚✨

Join us as we unpack the magic of reading and explore simple, practical ways to help children become confident readers. Together, we can get reading right for every child. 💛👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Click on the link below and join the conversation. We can’t wait to connect with you! 🙌📖
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzliNTQ5NjItNWYyNC00Mzc3LWE3OGMtYTNlNWU5MWVkYjQ3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ae74bf7f-cfc3-4760-a1fe-0731afaa5502%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2253dbe001-6375-49d1-ad70-d97a6d860052%22%7d

Today we had the privilege of visiting Merrydale Primary School in Metro South, Mitchells Plain. 📚✨It was encouraging to...
25/05/2026

Today we had the privilege of visiting Merrydale Primary School in Metro South, Mitchells Plain. 📚✨

It was encouraging to see teachers intentionally strengthening reading and writing by focusing on the core skills needed to help every child succeed.

A special thank you to Ms. Amanda Daniels (Grade 1 teacher) and Ms. Muneeba Dilgee (Grade 2 teacher) for warmly hosting us today and for the incredible work you are doing in your classrooms. 👏🏽👩🏽‍🏫

Keep up the amazing work as we continue getting reading right for every child.

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Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
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