{"id":47190,"date":"2024-03-17T17:29:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-17T17:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/?p=47190"},"modified":"2024-03-20T14:21:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T14:21:04","slug":"reading-corner-classroom-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/reading-corner-classroom-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Corner Classroom Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"47190\" class=\"elementor elementor-47190\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b21414d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b21414d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e319de4\" data-id=\"1e319de4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-698700a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"698700a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 15-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>I&#8217;m a great believer in savouring the summer holidays as long as possible, but I do have to say that making my classroom look beautiful was always a pretty cathartic experience for me, even if it couldn&#8217;t look beautiful for very long! But that&#8217;s the thing, children like to USE things, and inevitably with that use, comes an element of destruction. Nonetheless, coming up with <strong>ideas for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/downloads\/category\/english\/reading\/reading-area-resources\/\">class reading corner<\/a><\/strong> or<strong> reading area<\/strong> can be quite challenging &#8211; you want to do something different to last year, something creative and inspiring, but either on a tight budget or for free &#8211; and where do you start? Luckily, we&#8217;ve got a selection of <strong>book corner ideas<\/strong> you are going to love &#8211; and that can easily be replicated in your own classroom. Let&#8217;s get started (all photos used with permission by the way). And don&#8217;t forget to explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/downloads\/category\/english\/reading\/reading-area-resources\/\">reading area resources<\/a> too!<\/p><h2><span style=\"font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size );\">Reading Corner Classroom Ideas<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size );\">We spotted these <\/span><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size );\">reading area ideas<\/strong><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size );\"> by KS1 teacher Kerry Foster and thought they looked super creative!<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123434\/Kerry-Foster-1-.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47191\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123434\/Kerry-Foster-1-.jpg\" alt=\"Reading corner area ideas\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123434\/Kerry-Foster-1-.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123434\/Kerry-Foster-1--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123434\/Kerry-Foster-1--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123434\/Kerry-Foster-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47192\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123434\/Kerry-Foster-2.jpg\" alt=\"Book area ideas\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123434\/Kerry-Foster-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123434\/Kerry-Foster-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123434\/Kerry-Foster-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>We love this<strong> reading zone idea<\/strong> from Gemma Parkinson &#8211; this was for her NQT year last year.<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/40424449_10205359457341729_5889707374767243264_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47196\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/40424449_10205359457341729_5889707374767243264_n.jpg\" alt=\"book corner idea\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/40424449_10205359457341729_5889707374767243264_n.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/40424449_10205359457341729_5889707374767243264_n-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>This reading corner idea from Rachel Lianne we thought was really inspiring &#8211; and cosy too!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/IMG_8248.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47198\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/IMG_8248.jpg\" alt=\"Reading gives you wings display idea\" width=\"1631\" height=\"2015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/IMG_8248.jpg 1631w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/IMG_8248-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/IMG_8248-829x1024.jpg 829w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/IMG_8248-768x949.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/IMG_8248-1243x1536.jpg 1243w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123433\/IMG_8248-991x1224.jpg 991w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1631px) 100vw, 1631px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Inspiration from Rebecca Cummins &#8211; love the rug!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123431\/IMG_8253.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47254\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123431\/IMG_8253.jpg\" alt=\"classroom book corner ideas\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123431\/IMG_8253.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123431\/IMG_8253-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Another cosy book corner idea, this time from Emma Louise.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123428\/67833593_2982421458465922_8089967701159575552_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47258\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123428\/67833593_2982421458465922_8089967701159575552_o.jpg\" alt=\"cosy book corner ideas\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123428\/67833593_2982421458465922_8089967701159575552_o.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123428\/67833593_2982421458465922_8089967701159575552_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123428\/67833593_2982421458465922_8089967701159575552_o-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123428\/67833593_2982421458465922_8089967701159575552_o-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06123428\/67833593_2982421458465922_8089967701159575552_o-991x743.jpg 991w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>We love this sparkly idea from Karen Bengough.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120658\/68432612_10157221196400995_4244889970193465344_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47263\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120658\/68432612_10157221196400995_4244889970193465344_n.jpg\" alt=\"reading corner display ideas\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120658\/68432612_10157221196400995_4244889970193465344_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120658\/68432612_10157221196400995_4244889970193465344_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>This looks like paradise! From year 1 teacher Amy Mackin.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120657\/68600694_10162161295145424_5468212547196813312_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47265\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120657\/68600694_10162161295145424_5468212547196813312_n.jpg\" alt=\"year 1 reading corner ideas\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120657\/68600694_10162161295145424_5468212547196813312_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120657\/68600694_10162161295145424_5468212547196813312_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>Cathy Stephans has this colourful reading corner idea inspired by Dr Zeus!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120656\/69341800_10156851039873323_1750562256770301952_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47267\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120656\/69341800_10156851039873323_1750562256770301952_n.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Zeus inspired reading corner\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120656\/69341800_10156851039873323_1750562256770301952_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120656\/69341800_10156851039873323_1750562256770301952_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>A red riding hood inspired reading corner from Chloe Nolan.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120651\/69139981_10214894198372051_4014297771686232064_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47432\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120651\/69139981_10214894198372051_4014297771686232064_n.jpg\" alt=\"red riding hood reading corner\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120651\/69139981_10214894198372051_4014297771686232064_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120651\/69139981_10214894198372051_4014297771686232064_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120651\/69139981_10214894198372051_4014297771686232064_n-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>These reading area ideas from teacher Lucy are inspiring!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69895212_1339051332908661_1094151474230853632_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51703\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69895212_1339051332908661_1094151474230853632_n.jpg\" alt=\"Reading area display ideas\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69895212_1339051332908661_1094151474230853632_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69895212_1339051332908661_1094151474230853632_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69978526_382664629098971_4160018285393346560_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51704\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69978526_382664629098971_4160018285393346560_n.jpg\" alt=\"Reading area teepee ideas\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69978526_382664629098971_4160018285393346560_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69978526_382664629098971_4160018285393346560_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69978526_382664629098971_4160018285393346560_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69978526_382664629098971_4160018285393346560_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69978526_382664629098971_4160018285393346560_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/06120607\/69978526_382664629098971_4160018285393346560_n-991x743.jpg 991w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"jilt-select-wrapper\">Book corner resources\u00a0<\/h2><p>If you&#8217;re looking for reading area instant display packs &#8211; then we can help!<\/p><p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/downloads\/reading-area-prompts-and-questions-display-posters\/\">reading area prompts and questions<\/a>.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-442133 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140509\/MrsMac_Reading_Prompt_Cards_x1page_web_preview-3.jpg\" alt=\"Reading area resources\" width=\"600\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140509\/MrsMac_Reading_Prompt_Cards_x1page_web_preview-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140509\/MrsMac_Reading_Prompt_Cards_x1page_web_preview-3-277x300.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p>Just perfect, our &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/downloads\/we-love-reading-display-poster\/\">we love reading&#8221; poster<\/a> &#8211; perfect for motivating and inspirating children!<\/p><p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/downloads\/the-reading-nook-reading-tree-instant-display-pack\/\">reading nook instant display pack<\/a> is so quick and easy to make, and one of our most popular display packs!\u00a0<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-450415 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/10102513\/Little-Nook_Tree-Display_001.png\" alt=\"The Reading Nook Reading Tree Instant Display Pack\" width=\"600\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/10102513\/Little-Nook_Tree-Display_001.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/10102513\/Little-Nook_Tree-Display_001-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p>If you&#8217;re looking for a more floral feel, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/downloads\/our-reading-garden-display-banner\/\">reading garden display banner<\/a> is just the ticket!<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-442140 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140651\/Display_reading-corner_Banner-Set_COLOUR-2.png\" alt=\"reading garden display banner\" width=\"600\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140651\/Display_reading-corner_Banner-Set_COLOUR-2.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140651\/Display_reading-corner_Banner-Set_COLOUR-2-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p>Perfect for an instant reading area display &#8211; our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/downloads\/story-signposts-instant-display-pack\/\">story signposts display pack<\/a>!<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-442145 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140801\/website-preview_Display-reading_signposts-2-3.png\" alt=\"story signposts reading area display\" width=\"600\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140801\/website-preview_Display-reading_signposts-2-3.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140801\/website-preview_Display-reading_signposts-2-3-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><p>Another instant display! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/downloads\/our-reading-garden-instant-display-pack\/\">Our reading garden instant display pack<\/a>.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-442150 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140857\/Display_reading-corner_Banner_COLOUR-2.png\" alt=\"reading garden instant display pack\" width=\"600\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140857\/Display_reading-corner_Banner_COLOUR-2.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn.mrsmactivity.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/31140857\/Display_reading-corner_Banner_COLOUR-2-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><h4>Join Mrs Mactivity to access all of these resources and more!\u00a0<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6feff1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6feff1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 15-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3810ca2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3810ca2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong><strong>What are some budget-friendly options for creating a reading corner?<\/strong><\/strong>Budget-friendly options for creating a reading corner might include repurposing existing furniture or materials, seeking donations from parents or local businesses, or utilising DIY projects such as homemade bookshelves or cosy seating areas made from inexpensive materials.<br \/><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>How can teachers ensure that the reading corner remains engaging and inviting for children throughout the school year?<br \/><\/strong>Teachers can ensure that the reading corner remains engaging and inviting for pupils by regularly rotating books and materials to keep them fresh and interesting. They can also involve children in the process by allowing them to suggest books or decorations for the reading corner, creating a sense of ownership and investment in the space.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Are there any specific strategies or activities recommended for promoting a love of reading within the reading corner?<\/strong><br \/>To promote a love of reading within the reading corner, teachers can incorporate activities such as author studies, book-themed crafts, or interactive read-aloud sessions. They can also provide opportunities for pupils to share their favourite books with their peers, fostering a sense of community and enthusiasm for reading.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong> How can teachers accommodate pupils with diverse reading abilities within the reading corner?<br \/><\/strong>Teachers can accommodate pupils with diverse reading abilities by providing a range of books at different reading levels, including picture books, early readers, and chapter books. 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