Plenty of space of movement. Blue mats are easily reconfigured. This is the gathering space for whole group time at beginning and end of Literacy Block.
Co-constructed anchor charts about features of self-regulation.
Learning materials are organized here so that students are not bound by their tables. Each student’s books are in a separate space. Scissors etc. easily accessible
Note the padded chair-back features. Students move their chairs, not the tables.
Guided reading table positioned so that Nancy can see what is happening at other stations but is occupied with a group – meaning that students have to solve their own problems while she is working with a small group.
Reading Railroad at front of room for independent reading.