Before you begin
Here's what you'll need:
- A saved child Reading Practice recording
Let's get started
Follow these steps
These instructions match the current StoryNest app. The pictures are simple screen maps until verified product screenshots are available.
Open Practice
From the grown-up app navigation, select Practice.
Choose the reader
Use the reader tabs to select the child whose recordings you want to hear.
Open the session
Find the book or challenge and open the relevant practice session. The card shows the session date, length and other details.
Listen back
Play the child's recording and listen for what is improving as well as what needs practise.
Add encouragement
Use the session's star rating and the option to add a note at a specific moment. You can also set a focus for the next session.
A few handy tips
- Notice effort, pace and improvement, not only mistakes.
- Keep the next-step feedback small and specific.
- School-shared sessions have additional teacher visibility rules.
Good to know
Common questions
Can I replay a specific moment?
Yes. Time-stamped notes can be used to return to a moment in a recording.
Is this a formal reading assessment?
No. Practice recordings support observation and feedback; they are not formal assessments.