🎄 Get festive with a Wandle-ful Christmas card designed by Little Wandle artist Noah Warnes! Download, colour in and add your own message - and share your children’s creations with us too 🧡 https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/its-the-most-wandle-ful-time-of-the-year/

🕎 We’ve got a special Hanukkah greeting card in Everybody read! downloads! Designed by Little Wandle artist Noah Warnes and inspired by our Light in the Night grapheme card, it’s perfect to colour and share. https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/everybody-read/have-a-wandle-ful-hanukkah/

🎄 Members! If you're wondering when the Little Wandle team will be out of office over the festive period, we’ll be driving home for Christmas on 25th and 26th December, and ringing in the New Year on 1st January 🧡 We’ll be available at all other times.

How fabulous is this backdrop from the EYFS and KS1 nativity at Fiskerton CE Primary? 🎄📚 The narrators took to a stage inspired by the reading practice books they love - and we’re absolutely here for it! 🧡 Thanks so much for sharing!

🌼 Members! Start Spring 1 with confidence! Join our Essentials webinars for an overview of the organiser including the half-term focus, as well as a chance to get your burning questions answered! Head to the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website and choose Ongoing CPD to book.

⏰ Deadline extended! Our end-of-year membership survey closes on Monday 22nd December. 🎁 Share your feedback and you can enter the draw to win one of five prizes, including a year’s free membership! You’ll find the survey in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website.

🌸 Members! Spring CPD is here! With 34 events to choose from - everything from Getting started webinars to special events like our Reading for Pleasure webinar on 27th January - there’s plenty of support to help you feel confident and ready for the term ahead. Head to Ongoing CPD to book.

🎄 Festive reads incoming! Our Little Wandle trainers are sharing their top Christmas book picks - perfect for winter story time.  Do you have a favourite festive read that isn't on the list? Tell us in the comments 🎅

👀 This week’s top Weekly Wandle clicks: 1️⃣ Year 1: What to do with Autumn 2 assessments blog 2️⃣ Whole class not secure with blending at Phase 2 blog 3️⃣ Reception: What to do with Autumn 2 assessments blog Find them in this week’s issue and head to Weekly Wandle in My Letters and Sounds to subscribe 🧡

Join us on 10th December to explore our new assessment + phonics intervention, with insights from 60 pilot schools. Sign up now: https://fft-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317642451151/WN_QZLrbDpaRAOYURvZDX90sw#/registration0sw#/registration

We’re committed to helping every child learn to read 🧡 For members beginning assessments today, don’t miss our guidance for assessing non-verbal and non-speaking learners. Find it in Reception and Year 1 Assessment, plus more support in the Reaching every child area of the website.

🎄 Our festive book picks for Key Stage 2 are here, and our trainers have selected some real crackers! You'll find these favourites and lots more seasonal reading inspiration in the Everybody read! area of the website. https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/festive-picks-up-to-year-6/

🎄 Cosy reads, cheeky giggles and Christmas magic galore - our KS1 festive favourites have arrived! Find these and plenty more joyful reading inspiration in the Everybody read! area of the website 🎅 https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/five-festive-favourites-for-key-stage-1/

🎄 Warm hearts, big laughs and festive story-time magic - our EYFS book picks are in! You'll find these and lots more reading for pleasure inspiration in the Everybody read! area of the website, so dive in! https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/our-festive-picks-for-eyfs/

🧡 Little Wandle trainer Megan’s festive pick, A Family Christmas by Alana Washington, is a gorgeous celebration of traditions, togetherness and seasonal magic. A lovely December read to inspire discussion circles and shared writing about how each of us celebrates 🧣🎄

⏰ Deadline extended! Our end-of-year membership survey closes on Monday 22nd December. 🎁 Share your feedback and you can enter the draw to win one of five prizes, including a year’s free membership! You’ll find the survey in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu on the website.

A gorgeous choice from Little Wandle trainer, Claudia - The Lost Letters of Christmas by Lisa Renee Ruggeri. Perfect for letter writing, post office role-play and sharing messages of kindness this Christmas 💌🎄

👀 This week’s top Weekly Wandle clicks: 1️⃣ Blog: Whole class not secure with blending at Phase 2? 2️⃣ ‘How to’ video: extra blending practice for Reception 3️⃣ Blog: Teaching Grow the code for the first time Find them in this week’s issue and head to Weekly Wandle in My Letters and Sounds to subscribe 🧡

Alex has a brilliant EYFS activity to go with his festive pick How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social. Try ramps, tunnels and magical new entrances to help the jolly man in red deliver the goods! 🎅

🎉 Early years members! Foundations Fortnight lands this Thursday, 4 Dec 🧡 Packed with ideas for using the Little Wandle Foundations programme, plus resources to support reading at home. Make sure you’re subscribed via the Foundations area!

🐝 Members! Ready for Spring 1? Our new organisers are here! Find them on the For Headteachers, For Reading Leaders, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 landing pages, with your half-term focus, assessment reminders, Reading for Pleasure ideas and key CPD links all in one place. Check them out today!

Our end-of-year membership survey is now live, and your feedback helps shape what we do next. 🎁 As a thank-you, you can choose to enter the draw to win one of five prizes - a year’s free membership plus a bundle of Little Wandle goodies! Head to the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu now.

Little Wandle trainer, Caitlin’s festive pick is There Was a Young Reindeer Who Swallowed a Present by Kaye Baillie🎄🦌 A brilliantly silly read that’s perfect for practising rhyme, and for writing festive lists of all the things your reindeer shouldn’t swallow next!

There’s still time to book onto our final CPD sessions of 2025 🧡 Whether you’re new to Little Wandle or preparing for Spring 1, we’d love you to join us. Secure your spot now in Ongoing CPD from the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.

Helen’s chosen Where Björn Belongs by Samuel Langley-Swain, It's a beautiful story about belonging, bravery and finding your way back home - and it’s also a wonderful springboard for letter-writing 💌  A gorgeous choice for a winter classroom 🧡

Looking for a December read that celebrates family, festivals and togetherness? Scarlett recommends Nikhil and Jay Go to India by Chitra Soudar - brilliant for exploring different celebrations, talking about travel and sharing class traditions ✨

🌩️ Can you hear thunder? We can thanks to this superstar from @lairagreenprimary.bsky.social  Members! If your pupils love a sing-along, explore 20 nursery rhymes in Foundations Rhyme time - we've got videos, planning and much more. Got a Little Wandle moment? Tag us - we’d love to feature YOU next!

Our end-of-year membership survey is now live, and your feedback helps shape what we do next. 🎁 As a thank-you, you can choose to enter the draw to win one of five prizes - a year’s free membership plus a bundle of Little Wandle goodies! Head to the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu now.

What a day! 🌟 Huge thanks to the amazing team pictured, everyone at Little Wandle HQ, and the 60+ schools who attended - your energy made Little Wandle Local a brilliant day of learning, connection and conversation! 🧡 Were you there? Tell us your favourite moment!

Little Wandle Fluency 11-15 is live, bringing diverse chapter books and structured lessons to build accuracy, pace and prosody. Our latest blog takes you inside the programme and members can read it on the Fluency Programme content landing page now!

✏️ Rachel Davis answers your FAQs on Little Wandle Handwriting for Reception! Find the optional programme and full blog in the Programme content area of the website and to pre-order Collins Primary Workbooks 🧡

Another brilliant moment from Phoebe, SEN TA at Hazel Community Primary, working 1:1 with Adam as part of his adapted Little Wandle routine 🧡 Clear prompts, calm support and consistent practice - small steps that lead to big wins. Got a moment like this in your school? We’d love to see it!

Keen to stay in the loop with all the latest Little Wandle news and support? Here’s where to sign up: Weekly Wandle - My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu Foundations Fortnight - Foundations Programme content landing page Leading Little Wandle - For Headteachers landing page Subscribe today!

🚨 Right now, 25% of Year 7 students have not met age-related expectations by the end of primary. ‼️ For these learners, every lesson becomes harder than it should be - and without support, low literacy can affect confidence, behaviour, attendance and long-term life chances.

📣 Final call! Our SEND Forum is tomorrow, Tuesday 25th Nov, 3:45pm. Join us to explore how to build an inclusive reading for pleasure culture, with practical tips from Little Wandle Champion Special School, Willow Dene. Book via Ongoing CPD in the My Letters and Sounds dropdown menu.

Looking for a book to spark cosy classroom kindness? Little Wandle trainer, Melissa, recommends Twelve Days of Kindness by @sophiebeerdraws.bsky.social - ideal for December activities like making cards, baking cookies and celebrating the joy of giving 🎄🧡

Our Champion Schools have already heard from Prof @kathyrastle.bsky.social and they couldn’t stop talking about it! Now every member can join Kathy live this Wed 26 Nov at 3:45pm for a myth-busting session on phonics you won’t want to miss. 📅 Book your free place today via the Ongoing CPD calendar.

Dive into our EYFS science-themed picks and bring a little wonder to your classroom. From glowing sea creatures to a snail in space, there’s something to spark every little scientist’s curiosity.  https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/eyfs-science-themed-books-to-read-aloud/

🤔 Members! Did you know we have a comprehensive Knowledge Base that is continually updated, containing answers to over 600 frequently (and not so frequently) asked questions?  Head to our website and try it for yourself!

🧡 Created with SEND experts, charities and schools, our seven new videos in the Reaching every child area of the website share best practice for teaching children with a wide range of needs - including SEMH needs and non-verbal learners.

🧡 Hear from Claire Jones, Headteacher @lairagreenprimary.bsky.social on why you don’t want to miss Professor @kathyrastle.bsky.social's myth-busting 'Becoming a Reader' webinar on Wednesday 26th November. 🎟️ It's free for members, so book now via Ongoing CPD.

The top 3 most-clicked links from this week’s Weekly Wandle: 1️⃣ Daily Keep-up group record sheets 2️⃣ New blog on Little Wandle Fluency Levels 11-15 3️⃣ Booking link for Spring term Little Wandle Live events All links are in this week’s issue - sign up to get the next one straight to your inbox! 🧡

❓ Why book a Little Wandle Live event? See live lessons in action (including Rapid Catch-up events for Junior members), learn how to implement Little Wandle and make the most of classroom resources. There are 62 events across 31 schools in the Spring term, so book now via Ongoing CPD!

There’s still so much CPD to look forward to this term! From myth-busting with Prof @kathyrastle.bsky.social to our Getting started series, Autumn 2 is packed with 10 brilliant live webinars for Little Wandle members. 🎟️ Head to the Ongoing CPD calendar to browse and book your places!

Heard the myths about phonics? It’s time to bust them with the evidence to back it up! 📅 Join award-winning Prof @kathyrastle.bsky.social on 26 Nov for a live 45-minute webinar, open to all Little Wandle members. 💬 Stay on for a Q&A with Kathy herself! 🎟️ Book your place via the Ongoing CPD calendar.

Which book will you fall for this autumn? 🍁 Our seasonal selection is full of heart-warming reads your Key Stage 1 children will love - everything from laugh-out-loud stories to cosy classroom favourites! https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/our-pick-of-books-for-autumn-reading-in-ks1/

🧡 Meet Caitlin, one of our Little Wandle trainers we’re getting to know as readers! 📚 Her favourite time to catch up on reading is winter, when she can cosy up with the four books on her to-be-read pile. 🤔 Do you share any of Caitlin’s reading habits? Tell us in the comments below ⬇️

💬 Our members call the half-termly organisers “invaluable” and we couldn’t agree more! 🍂 Find your Autumn 2 organisers on the Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Reading Leaders and Headteachers landing pages for key priorities, supporting blogs and videos to help you stay on track this term.

🎶 We’re celebrating #WorldNurseryRhymeWeek by making sure every child can join in!  Members can explore adapted planning for our 20 nursery rhymes in the SEND Foundations for Phonics content.  Want to learn more? Don’t miss our SEND Forum on 25th November! #worldnurseryrhymeweek

This week’s top 3 from the Weekly Wandle are: 1️⃣ Our 'How to' video on additional blending practice 💥 2️⃣ Our three Spelling training videos 🔤 3️⃣ Our 'Grow the code lesson analysis' video 🌱 Find them all in this week’s Weekly Wandle and sign up so the next issue lands straight in your inbox 🧡