Jolly Phonics Blend Wheels

The Jolly Phonics Blends Wheels are an engaging hands-on resource designed to enhance children's understanding of consonant blends in both reading and writing. Suitable for children aged 5 years and up, this set includes 10 double-sided wheels that provide interactive practice with both initial and final blends. One side of each wheel focuses on creating initial consonant blends (e.g. bl, tr, cl), while the reverse targets final blends (e.g. nd, mp, st), allowing learners to manipulate and form a variety of words in a tactile and visual way. These wheels are ideal for reinforcing lessons taught in the Jolly Grammar 1 Handbook (JL855) or Pupil Book (JL922), encouraging students to build and decode words in a playful yet structured manner. The set also comes with a detailed instruction sheet offering suggestions for guided and independent use. By physically turning the wheels to form different blends and word endings, children actively engage in phonics learning, making abstract literacy concepts more concrete and accessible. Whether used during small group instruction, independent centres, or one-on-one intervention, these wheels provide a dynamic method of reinforcing key phonics patterns and promoting confident word building. They are also excellent for early spelling practice and vocabulary expansion.

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens understanding of initial and final consonant blends.
• Encourages independent word-building and decoding skills.
• Supports kinesthetic learners through hands-on manipulation.
• Enhances spelling and phonics pattern recognition in a visual way.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use during guided literacy groups to practise specific blends.
• Set up a phonics station where students can rotate through blend-building tasks.
• Challenge students to use newly formed words in oral or written sentences.
• Incorporate the wheels into spelling revision games and partner activities.

Information:

• Recommended Age: 5+ years
• Set Includes: 10 double-sided blends wheels and instruction sheet
• Focus Areas: Initial and final consonant blends
• Compatible With: Jolly Grammar 1 Handbook (JL855) and Pupil Book (JL922)