Soft start, #classroombookaday, and Secret Stories were some of my favorite newer additions. Reading a book a day and our morning tubs helped build an authentic classroom community, and The Secret Stories really helped carry phonics instruction from the lesson to application.

Mrs W’s Instagram photo: “My little book area is coming together nicely. Thank you @new_headteacher_ for the wonderful favourite five idea. The idea is the children…”

Stuck for ideas about reading displays at KS1? Why not create a reading corner for your KS1 class? Designing a reading area at KS1 can encourage reading.