Jolly Songs – a musical way to learn letter sounds

Whether you're using the Jolly Songs book or just starting your journey, the music is essential for making learning fun and effective.

You can listen to the official tracks right now on Apple Music and Spotify, or find the full collection of songs on our YouTube channel.

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Jolly Songs track list

Explore all 42 songs in the Jolly Phonics. Click here to download all songs.

Choose where you’d like to play Jolly Songs.

Use as a warm-up. Play the song for the sound you’re teaching at the start of your phonics lesson.
Add actions and posters. Encourage children to do the action every time they hear the sound.
Revisit sounds. Use the songs to review previously taught sounds at the end of the week.
Support all learners. The mix of music, visuals and movement can be especially helpful for EAL learners and children who find reading challenging.

Start with one song a day. Play the song while your child looks at the matching page in the book (if you have it).
Join in with the actions. Copy the action for each sound – it helps children remember.
Chat about the sound. Ask, “Can you hear the /s/ sound in sun? What else starts with /s/?
Keep it fun. Short, regular sessions work best – a song or two at breakfast or bedtime.

Introduces all 42 main letter sounds in the Jolly Phonics order

Boosts confidence and participation, even for shy learners

Builds strong sound–symbol relationships through music and actions

Supports blending and segmenting as children begin to hear sounds in words