Classroom seating arrangements desks

Ah, summer break. Can't beat it, right? Life slows down a bit (usually), and you finally get a chance to tackle all those Pinterest projects you've been eyeing throughout the year (well, maybe not all of them - let's not go overboard). Here's the thing, though: teachers never fully switch off. We'r

Jillian Watto | L-shaped seating is great for whole group, turn and talk, small groups, jigsaw, fishbowl, and more! I received a request to share my… | Instagram

Back to School Tips including seating arrangements, teacher must haves, and what I wish I knew from the begining of my teaching career.

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I've done a lot of experimenting with desk arrangements over the years. I've definitely found my favorite. Keep reading, I'll tell you about it. I've also discovered that it's smart to pick a few

When it came to desk arrangements in my room, I was constantly at two different ends of the spectrum. I either loved an arrangement and used it all year, or I kept trying to switch it up and was never satisfied. So many factors go into a seemingly simple part of your classroom. That years group of kids (including their personalities, behaviors, and mannerisms), the amount of new material you need to store, how many kids you have, what other furniture is inside your room and more.

Are you ‘old school’ when it comes to your classroom seating layout? Do you prefer small groups or an arrangement that leaves space in the middle? Here are just a few of the many (many) variations out there.

Ashley Bible 📚 ELA PD on Instagram: "For me, the best desk layout is one that can be easily rearranged for different classroom activities such as Socratic seminars or group projects. In our book, Keeping the Wonder, we discuss how the element of surprise is a wonderful teaching tool and rearranging your desks is an easy way to achieve this! ✨ . Throughout my teaching career, I’ve had students in single-file rows, stadium seating, clusters of four, and plenty more. To me, all of the desk…

A classroom seating chart strategy to help group your students into pods by ability that helps all learners maximize potential.

Arranging desks in L-shaped groups has advantages for both the students and the teacher.

Back to school and time to set up your new classroom. Which seating plan do you choose? What is the best arrangement for pair or group work? These seating plan charts are perfect for working out where to place students in your new classroom. #backtoschool #seatingchart #seatingplan #teacherblog

11 Desk Arrangements for your Best Classroom Yet More

I figured out a way for my mom to go from student to student in her classroom by the way I arranged the desks!

I made this binder for my Classroom Management class at Dalton State.