How to Make an Easy Classroom Seating Chart

There are a number of ways to make classroom seating charts. Computer programs can be utilized or a hand drawn diagram can be filled in. The problem with both of these is the effort required to change them. This alternative creates an easy classroom seating chart.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paper
• small post it notes (1.5" x 2")
• pen or pencil
• scissors
• stapler

1. Cut the small post-it notes in half. This allows more chairs to be added to the seating chart. Depending on configuration, approximately thirty students should fit on each sheet.

2. Arrange the post-it notes on a blank sheet of paper to match the desk arrangement in the room.

3. Use the class roster to write the names of the students on the seating chart.

4. Have students sit in assigned seats and verify that a student’s given name is what he or she prefers to be called. Add nicknames to seating chart as needed.

5. Repeat for all class periods. Label the sheets with class period in upper right corner. Staple sheets together in upper left corner.

Tips & Warnings

• As students are added or removed to the roster throughout the year, remove old post-its and add new ones.
• Make a copy for substitute teachers to use. Give them the copy to ensure original arrangement is not disturbed.
• The same method can be used for any seating chart purpose.