Elementary Seating Charts

I HATE making seating charts for the school year and then adjusting them when they aren't working. So, I created this method to work around the seating chart dilemma. When students enter the room, there is a full chart of numbered and colored cards, each card represents a table spot. As a reward, students may choose their card, however, sometimes I would stand by the door and pass them out as needed. Below is what my chart looked like.

After the students grab a card, they search the tables for their number and color.

As you can see, the cards have Velcro to make sure cards don't slide around while students are working.

Below is a picture of how my tables were arranged so you can see the numbers on each table spot. The chair between the two tables is for the teacher to help students. My room was used for Professional Development, so this was an easy way of using the extra seating in the room! :)

I used the primary and secondary colors for my tables,
I also used the sign language equivalent for calling on tables.
This was taped to the table tops as well.
Tip: Use clear plastic counter top paper for easy table tape!

As students clean up their area, the teacher checks their table spot for cleanliness and dismisses each student to put card away and get into line.

But what if you need a seating chart for that certain student?

Send them to the scissors table, the scissors tables were designated for a time out, or for that student who enjoys working alone. I loved having this option!

Now, if you have a tough class that needs a seating arrangement, then create one! However, when they are ready, they can use the picking their spot method.

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