A good book corner is essential to literacy development in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
It can play a vital part in promoting a positive disposition to reading as well as being a worthwhile and satisfying activity. The most important resources in any book corner are the texts that it contains, so it is vital that you:
- ensure that the books provided reflect the tastes and preferences of the children
- make a point of becoming knowledgeable about the best children's books
- then make these books available to the children as part of a carefully planned programme of reading aloud
- familiarise yourself with modern picture book authors, and
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