In our Playgroup, we love making learning engaging and memorable. One of our favorite activities during A is for Apple week involved the Jolly Phonics song to reinforce the letter sound /a/. I prepared a large cut-out of an apple, and the children eagerly stuck ants onto it while we sang the Jolly Phonics tune: “A, a, ants on my arms, a, a, ants on my arms.” 

Jolly Phonics plays a key role in our classroom, helping children connect letter sounds with actions and songs. The children loved making the motion for "ants on my arms," which helped them physically connect the sound with the symbol. This multisensory learning—combining hearing, singing, and moving—reinforced the letter A and boosted phonemic awareness. 

The activity also helped with fine motor skills as the children used glue sticks to attach the ants. They practiced hand-eye coordination and gained confidence as they completed each step of the task.

By the end of the activity, the children had fun while reinforcing their knowledge of the letter A. This was a perfect example of how multisensory learning in early childhood, supported by Jolly Phonics, helps tiny steps lead to big growth.