After weeks (or months!) of learning letter sounds, blending, and decoding, many parents ask the same big question: “Is my child ready to start reading?” The good news? Reading readiness isn’t about rushing into books—it’s about noticing specific skills that signal your child is prepared to move from phonics practice into real reading experiences. Let’s break it down in a clear, confidence-building way. 🌱📚 What Does “Reading After Phonics” Really Mean? Phonics teaches child

After children learn letter sounds through Jolly Phonics, the next big step is blending—putting those sounds together to read words. Blending is where phonics truly comes alive and where confidence begins to grow. The good news? Blending doesn’t need to be complicated. With a few simple, hands-on activities, children can smoothly move from knowing sounds to reading words. Below are five easy blending activities that work beautifully at home or in the classroom. 🌟 1. Stretch

A clear, joyful roadmap for teaching reading with confidence Jolly Phonics is one of the most trusted, research-aligned phonics programs because it teaches children how reading works—systematically, explicitly, and joyfully. This year-long plan walks you through: What sounds to teach When to teach them Which Jolly Phonics songs to use How to structure daily lessons How to support both early and struggling readers This plan works for: Homeschool families Parents teaching readi