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Upholding the child’s initiative, motivation

and interest in reading

The teacher’s task in the reading nest should be upholding the child’s initiative, learning

motivation, and interest in reading and writing. To begin with, the teacher should have a
sincere interest in the child’s ideas, thoughts and development.

This forms the basis of a relationship. Should the child sense that the teacher is actually

not interested in their thoughts, wishes and feelings, it is complicated for them to take
interest in what the teacher has to offer, including literacy activities. The teacher needs

to be an active listener. In addition, they need to express that they have understood the
child and support him/her. A quick and inaccurate response to a child’s utterance implies

that the child is not taken seriously. Active listening is shown through the tone of voice,
body language, eye contact, nodding etc.

Kui mõnda last huvitavad näiteks ämblikud, siis võib ta neid uurida, neist ise plakati või
raamatu luua vms. Ülenurme Lasteaias nii tehaksegi.
Foto õpetaja Evelin Sarapuu.