Magic of Books: Sound Beginnings - How Rhythm and Rhyme Shape Early Reading Development
Step into the Magic of Books — a creative training series bringing stories to life through storytelling, rhythm and rhyme, and inspiring reading spaces.
Discover practical ways to spark early literacy, engage families, and make reading joyful indoors and out.
This session: Sound Beginnings - How Rhythm and Rhyme Shape Early Reading Development
Discover the magic of rhythm and rhyme and their powerful role in preparing children for reading success!
Join us for an inspiring and interactive webinar packed with practical ideas, creative activities, and evidence-informed approaches that bring language and literacy learning to life.
Explore how songs, rhymes, movement, and rhythmic activities can strengthen children's listening skills, vocabulary, memory, communication, and confidence while creating joyful learning experiences that children love.
Whether you're looking to refresh your practice or gather new ideas to engage young learners, this session will provide simple, effective strategies that can be used immediately in your setting.
Special Guest Speaker: Stephanie Hammond
We are delighted to have Stephanie Hammond joining us for this session.
An experienced educator with over 20 years of teaching across Foundation Stage, Reception, and Key Stage 1, Steph specialises in early literacy, pre-reading skills, enabling environments, and supporting children's reading and writing journeys.
Renowned for her engaging, practical training, Steph will share valuable insights and tried-and-tested approaches to help children build the foundations for lifelong learning.
Come away with fresh ideas, increased confidence, and a toolkit of rhythm and rhyme activities that will captivate children and support their early development from the very start.
If you have any further questions about this session, please email us at info@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org.
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Save the Dates: Future sessions in this series
27 Jan 2027: From Home to Heart - Storytelling that Unites
24 Feb 2027: Beyond the Book Corner - Transforming Indoor and Outdoor Spaces for Reading
Check out our Webinar Wednesday Series Collection on Eventbrite to find upcoming sessions that are available to book now!
About Webinar Wednesdays
Webinar Wednesday is our year‑round series of online professional learning sessions designed to connect Birmingham’s early years community through shared themes, practical strategies and sector expertise.
Each 1‑hour webinar is led by our Early Education Advisor Team with partners and guest speakers, offering focused CPD that fits into busy schedules.
Webinar Wednesday runs across the academic year and is organised into five themed strands:
Early Years Essentials
Language Learning Reflection & Planning Tool
The Magic of Books
Transition Toolkit
WellComm in Practice
This allows practitioners to join the full programme or follow the sessions most relevant to their area of interest.
All webinars are recorded and shared on our YouTube channel so you can revisit content or catch up whenever it suits you.