Jolly Phonics Decodable Readers Level 2

The Jolly Phonics Decodable Readers Level 2 set is a comprehensive and engaging collection of 18 books that supports early readers as they strengthen their phonics knowledge and reading fluency. Each book contains 12 pages of carefully levelled content, designed to match approximately with Reading Recovery Levels 6 to 8, offering a solid foundation for emerging readers. This set features a balanced mix of 6 general fiction stories, 6 nonfiction titles, and 6 charming Inky Mouse & Friends stories, providing variety to maintain interest and engagement. In addition to the 42 letter sounds taught in the first stage of Jolly Phonics, Level 2 introduces the alternative sound of the letter y when it appears at the end of words, as in funny. This new sound expands decoding skills and prepares children for more advanced phonics patterns. Titles such as Rainforests, Zack's Present, Swimming, and Butterflies and Moths offer a wide range of themes, encouraging curiosity, comprehension, and vocabulary growth. The fiction stories nurture imagination, while the nonfiction titles offer factual content for cross-curricular connections. These fully decodable texts are ideal for both home reading and guided sessions in the classroom, supporting systematic phonics instruction in a fun and accessible way.

Educational Benefits

• Reinforces decoding with controlled vocabulary and introduction of as /ee/.
• Develops fluency and reading confidence through consistent phonics practice.
• Enhances vocabulary and comprehension across multiple text types.
• Encourages independent reading with high-interest fiction and nonfiction content.

Classroom Ideas

• Use books in small group rotations during guided reading time.
• Focus on the /ee/ sound of with related phonics games and word sorting.
• Encourage class discussions or drawings based on nonfiction topics like rainforests or sea life.
• Integrate writing tasks by having students create their own short stories using words with the = /ee/ sound.

Information

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 5-7 years.
• Book Count: 18 books - 6 fiction, 6 nonfiction, 6 Inky Mouse & Friends stories.
• Pages: Each book has 12 pages.
• Reading Level: Approximate Reading Recovery Levels 6-8 (guide only).