Funda Wande

17/09/2026

Got a question about our resources? Now you can just ask. 🤖

We're excited to share that the updated Funda Wande Chatbot is live, with an improved experience and new features to help you find information faster.

Ask a question in your own words and get an instant answer, or use the "Are You Stuck?" option to flag anything that isn't working or that you'd like us to improve.

Send "Hi" to 060 017 0000 on WhatsApp to start chatting. 💬

15/09/2026

Did you know Funda Wande has a full library of open-access video lessons for teachers? 🎥

Each video breaks down a specific concept step-by-step, covering everything from foundational literacy to numeracy, across the grades and languages our teachers need.

This month, we're spotlighting a Grade 3 fractions lesson from Bala Wande, part of our foundational numeracy resources, available in Sepedi.

📲 This is just one example of our video lessons. Explore the full library here: https://fundawande.org/video-resources

08/09/2026

Literacy changes a child’s world. 📚✨

It gives them the confidence to understand a story, follow instructions, ask questions, share their ideas, and make sense of the world around them.

When a child learns to read for meaning, they gain more than a skill. They gain possibilities.

This International Literacy Day, we are reminded that literacy is a right that enables children to experience the world on their terms.

Every child deserves to read. Every child deserves to thrive.

07/09/2026

05/09/2026

If you’re not at the LITASA Conference, then where are you? 🫠

Our team is connecting with literacy champions, exchanging ideas, and finding opportunities to collaborate. We also have colleagues sharing insights from their work in foundational literacy and numeracy: from strengthening early literacy and foundational learning to supporting teachers and supporting learners read with meaning.

From thought-provoking sessions to the conversations happening between them, we’re here to listen, learn and connect with others who are passionate about building a stronger literacy movement and ensuring every child gets an equal opportunity to quality education.

If you’re at LITASA, come say hello! We’d love to see you at our exhibition stand. And if you’re not with us, don’t worry- stay tuned for more highlights and content from the conference.

05/09/2026

How can instructional videos strengthen Foundation Phase teaching?

Join our Project Manager: Universities & Training, Tabisa Booi as she co-facilitates a workshop, “Instructional Videos for Foundation Phase Teaching”, alongside three officials from the Free State Department of Education.

📍 Venue: B48
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM

The workshop will showcase a series of locally developed instructional videos designed to support Foundation Phase literacy teaching and strengthen ongoing teacher support and professional development.

Come see how locally relevant, practical video resources can help bring effective teaching practices to life in the classroom.

You don’t want to miss this one. See you there! 👋🏾

03/09/2026

A familiar world makes every new word easier to meet and easier to keep. 📚

The Funda Wande programme connects Life Skills and Home Language Literacy through shared weekly themes, so new vocabulary is always introduced within a world learners already know.

Life Skills introduces the topic first, giving learners the background knowledge they need before they encounter those same words in their Literacy reading texts. When learners are not trying to decode and process brand new content at the same time, the text makes sense and the language sticks.

The vocabulary and concepts are then recycled through reading, writing and oral activities across both lessons until they move from new vocabulary into lasting knowledge. All our open access teacher guides, workbooks and readers are available here: https://fundawande.org/resources.

01/09/2026

Funda Wande is proud to be part of the Literacy Association of South Africa (LiteracyAssocSA) Conference 2026, taking place at Wits University from 4 to 6 September. 📖✨

We look forward to sharing insights through our presenting team this year: Glory Maxakana, Hannah Esterhuizen, Lona Matuntuta, Lumka Ndlungwana, Mahlatshe Sikgobela, Noma Ncamazana, Reneilwe Matjutla, and Ambeswa Mgandela.

Drop a 📚 in the comments if you're attending.

31/08/2026

We had a wonderful time in East London connecting with ECD and Foundation Phase leaders, teachers, and facilitators who are passionate about supporting our learners build strong foundations for learning.

It was great connecting with people who are doing remarkable work in early-grade learning.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to chat and learn more about the work we do 🧡.

Check our classroom resources: https://fundawande.org/classroom-resources

31/08/2026

The 2025 Annual Report is here! In 2025, Funda Wande reached 973 schools, 6 702 teachers and 250 740 learners across Limpopo, the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape.

The Annual Report reflects the hard work of our partners, teachers, and dedicated team. Thank you for helping us bring quality education to every corner of the country. 📊🙌

Read the report here:https://fundawande.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Funda-Wande-Report-2025-_Digital-.pdf