How do you set up your classroom? How do these decisions influence and prioritize learning?

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I teach reading intervention- small groups in a smaller sized room. I also organize and host weekly Student Study Team meetings with our Multi-Disciplinary Team (OT, PT, Social Worker, Principal, Resource Room teachers, School Psychologist and Teacher Consultant and any other relevant staff) so I have to keep in mind both students and staff when arranging my room. I have a small couch so that students with sensory needs or ADHD (diagnosis) can read on their belly or back (reduces sensory input) and a small table, desk, Epson projector (to project the agenda for meetings and other documents) etc. I have painted a mural on my back wall so that the learning environment is inviting, inspiring and joyful - as intensive reading groups are not always desired! In this picture I have also included our family dog, Hutch - he sometimes comes to 'work' with me... but he usually goes to work with my husband (he is an AP) at a local high school and was bought by the community as a Therapy Dog post COVID.