Online Phonics Classes for Kids in Maharashtra
Live online phonics classes for children across Maharashtra, taught in small groups by a certified Jolly Phonics teacher.
- Children aged 4 to 12 join from home in any Maharashtra city or town
- Every child reads aloud and is corrected in every session
- Free demo class with a level check to start
- Dedicated pages for Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Nashik
What to Expect
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Method | Jolly Phonics (systematic synthetic phonics) |
| Mode | Live online, small groups, from home |
| Serving | Families across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Nashik |
| Ages | 4–6 (reading foundation) · 6–12 (advanced phonics) |
| Batch size | 5–6 children |
| Class timings | IST, with batch times confirmed at the demo class |
| Teacher | Megha Vyas, Education Consultant, Jolly Reading, based in Borivali West, Mumbai |
| Fees | Enquire for current fees |
| First step | Free demo class with a level check |
Online Phonics Classes by City in Maharashtra
Mumbai region
- Mumbai: classes for families across Mumbai and the MMR
- Thane: Thane West, Ghodbunder Road, Kalyan and Dombivli
- Navi Mumbai: Vashi, Nerul, Kharghar, Airoli and Panvel
Rest of Maharashtra
Anywhere else in Maharashtra
- Classes are the same wherever your child joins from, on Indian Standard Time
- You do not need a page for your town: book a demo class and we place your child in a batch at the right level
- We add a dedicated page only where there is something specific to say
Learning to Read English in Maharashtra
Where children learn
- Maharashtra children attend State Board (Marathi- and English-medium), CBSE, ICSE and international schools
- Marathi-medium and English-medium classrooms sit side by side
- How early English print is taught through sounds differs from school to school
Marathi and Hindi help
- Devanagari is organised by sound
- A child learning Marathi or Hindi already knows written symbols stand for spoken sounds
- That is the core idea behind phonics, and it usually carries across to English
What English adds
- Many ways of spelling the same sound
- Short vowel sounds, such as in cat, cut and cot, that children can blend together
- Both are taught step by step in our classes
Who These Classes Are For
- Children in Nursery, Junior KG or Senior KG who know letters but cannot blend them
- Children in Marathi-, Hindi- or English-medium schools who meet English mainly in class
- Children in Classes 2–6 who read slowly, guess words or spell by memory
- Families in towns where no phonics specialist is nearby
- Parents who want to see how their child is actually taught
What Your Child Learns
Ages 4–6: reading foundation
- The 42 sounds of Jolly Phonics, with pure pronunciation and actions
- Blending sounds into words from the first weeks, not after months of songs
- Hearing the sounds in spoken words in order to spell them
- Correct letter formation and pencil grip
- Tricky words and reading simple books and sentences
Ages 6–12: advanced phonics
For children who read slowly or spell by memory: alternative spellings, syllable types, prefixes and suffixes, and spelling rules. See advanced phonics classes for ages 7–12.
After phonics
Jolly Grammar: parts of speech, tenses and punctuation, taught with colours and actions.
How Our Online Classes Work
Free demo class
We check which sounds your child knows, how they blend and how they spell, then recommend a level.
Placement in a small batch
Your child joins a batch of 5–6 children at the right level, at a time that suits your family.
Live sessions
Sounds, actions, blending, dictation and reading aloud, with individual turns for every child.
About 10 minutes of home practice a day
We tell you exactly what to do; see our daily phonics routine.
Progress you can follow
Ask at the demo how progress updates are shared, so you know before you enrol.
What you need: a laptop or tablet (a phone screen is too small for reading practice), a stable connection, a quiet corner, and a notebook and pencil.
Meet Megha Vyas
Megha Vyas
Megha Vyas is the founder of Jolly Reading and a literacy educator with over 23 years of experience teaching phonics, including phonics and grammar instruction since 2004.
- Certified in Jolly Phonics & Jolly Grammar through Jolly Phonics CPD College, UK
- Certified Remedial Educator, experienced with children who struggle to read and spell
- Former Air India cabin crew — a strong focus on clear, accurate pronunciation
Jolly Phonics is a programme published by Jolly Learning Ltd, UK. Jolly Reading is an independent teaching provider based in Mumbai, and all classes are live online.
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“My heartfelt gratitude to you, Megha miss, for imparting quality English language skills to my son Neil. Your method of teaching has ensured he'll never have any problem with English learning in the future.”
“Aarav developed reading fluency and expressive writing skills under her teaching. Megha miss built confidence in him and motivated him for English speaking.”
Book a Free Demo Class in Maharashtra
Tell us your child's age, class and preferred timing, and we will arrange a free demo class with a level check.
Teachers and parents who want to teach phonics themselves can also join our Jolly Phonics teacher training course.
Frequently Asked Questions About Phonics Classes in Maharashtra
Do you offer online phonics classes in Maharashtra? +
Yes. Jolly Reading teaches children across Maharashtra live online in small groups, starting with a free demo class and a level check.
Which cities in Maharashtra do you teach? +
Any city or town in Maharashtra, because classes are online. We have dedicated pages for Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Nashik.
Do you have centres in Maharashtra? +
No. Classes are live online, taught by Megha Vyas from Borivali West, Mumbai. If you would like to ask about in-person options, mention it when you book the demo class.
Are classes in Marathi or English? +
Classes are taught in English, because the aim is to teach English sounds, blending and spelling. Explanations can be kept simple for children who are new to English.
My child speaks Marathi or Hindi at home. Will phonics still work? +
Yes. Both are sound-based scripts, so children usually transfer the idea quickly. We check each child's English sounds in the demo class.
Do you follow the State Board, CBSE or ICSE syllabus? +
We teach the decoding skills that reading in any syllabus depends on: sounds, blending, spelling and fluency. We are not a school syllabus or tuition programme.
What age should my child start? +
Most children start at 4 to 5 years. Children aged 6 to 12 who read slowly or spell poorly usually start with advanced phonics after a level check. See the right age to start phonics.
Is there a free trial class? +
Yes. Every child starts with a free demo class that includes a level check.