Before you begin
Here's what you'll need:
- Teacher access to a StoryNest school class
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 your class
Select your class from the Teach area.
Go to reading tasks
Find the class's task controls and choose Set a reading task.
Choose the task type
Select a passage provided in StoryNest or a book task, depending on what students should read aloud.
Add instructions
Enter a clear title and short instructions. Add a due date if useful, then save.
Review responses
Students see class tasks in their reading-practice area; return to the class work feed to listen to their recorded submissions.
A few handy tips
- Choose a passage suitable for the class's current teaching sequence.
- Set brief, specific tasks so children know what to read.
- Confirm the school's participation and consent settings before relying on recordings.
Good to know
Common questions
Can a task be edited?
Yes. The class task editor supports updating existing tasks.
Are tasks formal assessments?
No. StoryNest tasks support reading practice and teacher observation alongside the school's assessment approach.