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2010 Jolly Discoveries School Training Information

ABN 11 548 574 664
GST Inclusive. Excludes Travel costs.
Jolly Discoveries is passionate about preventing literacy failure in children. We aim to provide strategies which can be used in the classroom and we demonstrate how your entire staff can benefit from implementing synthetic phonics as quality first teaching and intervention.

Session Outline
Synthetic Phonics What is Synthetic Phonics? How different is it to other phonics methods? This session explores three different methods of phonics instruction with a focus on synthetic phonics. Research findings on the importance of synthetic phonics as an effective method will be highlighted. Teachers will be provided with hands-on activities to assist children with the reading and writing process through synthetic phonics. This session is suitable for teachers who want to know about synthetic phonics or schools who want to develop their own phonics program based on the NSW support document (2009) - Literacy Teaching Guide:Phonics.	2 hours	$420
*Synthetic Phonics - An Introduction to Jolly Phonics* NSWIT Endorsed Course - Elements: 1.2.1; 1.2.2; 1.2.3; 2.2.3 Are you thinking about starting to use Jolly Phonics? Have you been using Jolly Phonics but would like the entire staff to be informed? Jolly Phonics – An Introduction provides a guide to the three basic skills of synthetic phonics: letter sounds, blending and segmenting. The session is suitable for teachers and schools with little or no experience of Jolly Phonics or for a general staff meeting about synthetic phonics.	*2 hours*	*$420*
*Jolly Phonics – In Detail* Have you been using Jolly Phonics but need more strategies to implement it? Wondering how to assess the children through synthetic phonics? How to help those who fall behind? Our In Depth session begins with *Synthetic Phonics – An Introduction to Jolly Phonics* and provides hands-on strategies to take back to the classroom. We examine the digraphs and how to introduce these sounds at the Kindergarten stage. Ongoing assessment of phonemic awareness is explored and practical activities are provided to assist with the struggling children. A planning framework of the 42 sounds and how it is incorporated into the reading and writing process is offered. NSWIT Endorsed Course (3 hours only) see above	*Half Day* Or Full day	*$620* $970
Extending Your Knowledge of Synthetic Phonics through Jolly Phonics NSWIT Endorsed Course - Elements: 3.2.4; 3.2.6; 4.2.5 and 6.2.1 “I have finished teaching the 42 sounds, what do I do now?’ This session explores this question providing teachers with plenty of hands-on activities which can be incorporated into any synthetic phonics classroom. Suggestions for a yearly plan of Jolly Phonics will be given along with suitable activities to assist with the areas of phonemic awareness, blending, segmenting and the initial stages of reading and writing.	2 hours	$420
Jolly Phonics and the Interactive Whiteboard Are you interested in using the interactive whiteboard to teach Jolly Phonics? Jolly Phonics has moved to a new learning dimension with the introduction of the interactive software. This session explores the three steps found in the program and how to use the units effectively in the classroom.	2 hours	*$420*
*Bringing Grammar to Life - Jolly Grammar* NSWIT Endorsed Course - Elements: 1.2.3; 2.2.3 and 3.2.4 Have you been using Jolly Phonics and are now wondering where to go next? Wondering how to extend the children’s knowledge of the alternative spellings? Wondering how to make grammar fun and exciting to teach? In this session we focus on the writing process with an emphasis on spelling and grammar throughout the infant grades. It develops the ideas from Jolly Grammar 1 with plenty of hands-on activities to take back to the classroom. It explores a systematic and structured spelling program to assist with the alternative spellings of sounds.	*3 hours*	*$520*
*Jolly Design* Plan your staff inservice day using a combination of our training services. We will tailor the day to suit your needs. Just tell us what courses you want for the day. Example: Jolly Phonics – In Detail + Jolly Grammar Jolly Phonics – In Detail + Jolly Parents Jolly Grammar + Comprehension You may also like us to help the staff with the programming of Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar.	*Full Day*	*$970*
*Jolly Parents* Introducing parents to synthetic phonics and how to help their children at home. Jolly Discoveries provides parents with an informative and practical guide to supporting children’s reading and writing using synthetic phonics. Each family receives a free information booklet about Jolly Phonics.	*1-2 hours*	*$350*
Comprehension - Becoming a Strategic Reader NSWIT Endorsed Course - Elements:1.2.1; 3.2.2; 4.2.3 and 6.2.1 Are your children engaged in their reading? This workshop examines how to build children's comprehension skills using strategies which promote strategic reading. The workshop explores six comprehension strategies - connections, mental pictures, questioning, predicting, inferring and finding importance. Teachers will be provided with many hands-on activities to implement into the classroom.	2 hours	$420
*Create and Take* Do you want a relaxing day to create resources for Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar? Create a games pack to take back to your classroom which have been adapted from the Handbooks.	*3 hours*	*varying cost*

Jolly Phonics Package

Jolly Phonics – An Introduction along with two further follow up sessions (one hour each). The follow up sessions will be devised according to the school’s individual needs and in collaboration with the staff.
This package is offered to schools within one hour of the Sydney region.

$570

Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar Classroom Demonstrations

Working together with Celeste and Tina in the classroom to gain an increasing awareness of a Jolly Phonics and a Jolly Grammar lesson. Lessons will be no longer than half hour sessions.
***conditions apply***

Per half hour session

$70

The Struggling Child – the Early Years

Still have children who are having trouble reading and writing?
This workshop details the importance of phonemic awareness and provides teachers with hands-on strategies which can be implemented into the classroom.

2 hours

$420

Spelling and Grammar – Developing a K-6 continuum

The importance of synthetic phonics as a basis for a spelling program is explored. The workshop is aimed at assisting teachers with the development of a school based spelling and grammar program from K-6.

2 hours

$420

The Reading Classroom

Incorporate a synthetic phonics approach into your reading program. The workshop details the inclusion of the blending skill within guided reading. Programming your literacy block is explored and the numerous activities which can be incorporated with group work.
This workshop is ideal for new teachers, teachers returning to the classroom and those who need a refresher.

2 hours

$420

Consortium Training Rates

Why not invite teachers from other schools and get a reduction in the training cost for your school?
Want to know more? Contact us for further information.

CPR and First Aid Training

Does your staff require an update with CPR or First Aid?
Our trainer is an official trainer and can provide full training and up date training not only for staff but also for secondary students. Participants will receive official documentation from the NSW Royal Life Saving Society.

Prices vary according to the course required.
Prices are based on a group of 30.
Please contact us for further information.

Schools outside the Sydney CBD will incur travel expenses.