Page 18 - Reading Nest - The Supportive Literacy Environment Handbook

Teacher’s role in the reading nest

The physical and mental environments of the reading nest enable
children’s literacy and motivation to read and write to develop
naturally, in accordance with their age and in a playful manner.

The primary designer of that environment is the teacher (or a parent at home), whose task it is to

create a positive atmosphere. A good teacher knows how to develop children and is aware of
various tips of how to raise interest in reading, suggests a range of books and texts for reading and
is able to customise the learning process.

Teacher’s tasks in the reading nest could include:

Design of the mental and physical environment and the whole of the
literacy environment.