5.+The+Literacy+Classroom

The Literacy Classroom A classroom in the junior years of primary school should be visually appealing whilst visually stimulating. In relation to Literacy and Language, a classroom should encourage reading and learning of the alphabet whilst also the most frequently used hot words. In relation to writing, students should be able to see the correct way to write the letters in the alphabet, both in lower case and capitals.





Grade Prep ro Grade 2 classrooms should also have specified reading corners for students so they can participate in Independent Reading effectively in class.



Labels such as ‘Months of the Year’, ‘Days of the Week’ and ‘Our Class Birthdays’ will assist students in understanding what the displays in the classroom are and will help with their understanding of them.



Poems, rhymes and alliteration pieces can be displayed around the room so students can use them or read them.

The teacher could also provide a prompt box, that is a box that contains a collection of random objects, pictures, words and other inspirational items that could assist with the student’s creative writing pieces.

With the development of technology and the internet being such a tool to teachers for students learning, classes should have access to computers and the internet. Online websites such as the ABC website and the Kids Know It website, provide students with interactive games and stories they can read online.