Jolly Dictionary
In Precursive Letters (British English edition)
(Autor) Sara WernhamA dictionary for a child being taught in the first 3 years of school. It includes the words likely to be met and is age-appropriate. An effective resource, it includes parts of speech, pronunciation and examples of use with the Jolly Phonics characters. The Jolly Dictionary is a child's first dictionary, and will have these features: - Original selection of key vocabulary, age-appropriate, and including mentions of Jolly Phonics characters. It will have definitions from a 2,000 word 'defining vocabulary'. Parts of Speech given for each word in Jolly Grammar colours. - A Pronunciation Guide for each word, using joined diagraphs and a few new characters for clarity. - Vocabulary is focussed on Jolly Phonics, including the words used elsewhere in Jolly Phonics/Jolly Grammar, and the words typically used with this age group.
Sara Wernham
Sara Wernham is a renowned author and educator known for her pioneering work in the field of phonics and early reading development. Alongside Sue Lloyd, she co-authored the highly influential phonics program, Jolly Phonics, which has revolutionized literacy teaching around the world. Wernham's clear and systematic approach to teaching phonics has had a lasting impact on children's literacy skills and has been widely adopted in schools and educational settings. Her most famous work, Jolly Phonics, continues to be a staple resource for teachers and parents looking to support young readers in their literacy journey. Sara Wernham's dedication to literacy education and her innovative contributions to the field have solidified her place as a leading figure in the world of early reading instruction.