Teacher Professional Development

Sign up for our SACE-accredited Reading and Numeracy Academy and get access to additional resources specifically designed for teachers, available in both video and PDF formats.

Our courses

To ensure all children can read for meaning by 2030, we need more trained coaches, subject advisers, and teachers. Funda Wande offers specialized courses in early literacy and teaching reading in African languages. These courses are available as a formal qualification through Rhodes University’s Advanced Certificate in Early Literacy teaching, or as free materials on our website.

Two primary school learners cutting out worksheets at a school desk.

41 Lessons

Numeracy Academy

We believe that every child has the potential to excel in mathematics when given the right tools and support.

15 Lessons

Reading Academy

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to master the essential skill of reading, which is the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

More Resources

Classroom Resources

Our classroom resources include Teacher Guides, Learner Activity Books, Big Books, and Anthologies, available for Grades 1 to 3. Use the filters on the left or the search bar above to easily find the resource you’re looking for.

Video Resources

The Funda Wande videos are designed to support Foundation Phase teachers by demonstrating effective ways to teach reading and mathematics in learners’ home languages. They serve as practical, accessible tools for teacher training, learner support, and caregiver engagement to improve foundational learning outcomes.