Opportunities are available in this area of the room for students - to make personal choices- experience print materials for enjoyment. - to engage in literacy experiences with a partner or independently.

Students should have time provided for daily access to familiar and favourite reading materials which may include picture books, nursery rhymes, informational text, child/class-authored books, concept books, big books, magazines and newspapers.

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

carpet ends/mats

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

carpet ends/mats

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

cushions

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

cushions

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

cushions

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

book display case and selection of children’s literature

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

book display case and selection of children’s literature

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

book display case and selection of children’s literature

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

book display case and selection of children’s literature

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

flannel story board and stories

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

flannel story board and stories

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

flannel story board and stories

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

puppets

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

puppets

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

puppets

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

fly swatter with a hole cut in the centre to highlight words

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

bean bag chairs or child-sized furniture, and an adult-sized rocking chair

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

bean bag chairs or child-sized furniture, and an adult-sized rocking chair

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

bean bag chairs or child-sized furniture, and an adult-sized rocking chair

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

bean bag chairs or child-sized furniture, and an adult-sized rocking chair

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

word wall

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

word wall

Suggested materials to include in a reading area:

word wall