Support for reading
Apply the learning
As children master the phonic code we support you to put that blossoming knowledge into practice. Our three reads structure ensures you teach pupils to decode, read with prosody and comprehension. Our assessment guidance supports you to match children’s secure phonic knowledge to appropriate decodable books.
Decoding
Learning to read
Little Wandle reading practice sessions take place three times a week starting from Week 4 in Reception. Our guidance includes ideas for timetabling your practice sessions and detailed ‘How to’ videos demonstrating our three reads, whether your pupils are using wordless, blending practice or decodable books.
Reading for pleasure
Loving to read
Encouraging Reading for Pleasure is woven throughout all aspects of Little Wandle. Our Everybody read! section is an ever-expanding resource where we share book recommendations, latest research and practical tips. We also signpost to brilliant examples of Reading for Pleasure activities in Little Wandle member schools for you to try in your own setting.
Resources
Our practical support includes reading practice session record sheets and timetabling ideas. We also run regular Getting started with reading practice sessions webinars and one-off Reading for Pleasure special events.
'How to' videos
Our ‘How to’ videos especially for your reading practice sessions model the three reads whether you’re using wordless, blending practice or decodable books.
Timetabling ideas
Organisation of reading will depend on your setting and we share some great ideas to get you started.
