"This week we learned the sound /j/ as in 'jellyfish'. Please help your child find things around the house that start with /j/ (jam, jug, jacket). Practice writing the letter 'j' – remember to start at the top, go down, curve, and add a dot!"
When it comes time to write, the letter "j" can be tricky because it dips below the line. Jolly Phonics simplifies this with a catchy mnemonic: jolly phonics j
/j/ (as in j-a-m ) The Action: Pretend to wobble a jelly on a plate The Formation: "Down his body, dot his head" "This week we learned the sound /j/ as in 'jellyfish'