This section is for class sizes of 30 or more students. While all the photos show options for 30 students, feel free to place additional students on the end of groups, or add additional groups, if needed. Three groups of two desks each are the focus of this seating chart example. The groups them become […]
Classroom Seating Charts
Looking for new ideas for how to set up student classroom desks? You have come to the right place! This site is designed to give you some new ideas and fresh perspective for our classroom set up!
This site has several pages of possible student desk arrangements for class sizes from 16-31+. Hopefully you are able to incorporate something new for your classroom this year!
Click the links below for specific class sizes:
- 16-17 Students
- 18-19 Students
- 20-21 Students
- 22-23 Students
- 24-25 Students
- 26-27 Students
- 28-29 Students
- 30-31 Students
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Classroom Seating Chart: TriSquared
This section is for class sizes of 28 or more students. While all the photos show options for 28 students, feel free to place additional students on the end of groups, or add additional groups, if needed. This classroom desk arrangement consists of three small groups that form an open box, along with one small […]
Classroom Seating Chart: T-Bones
This section is for class sizes of 24-25 students. While all the photos show options for 24 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. T-shaped desk arrangements are placed various locations in the classroom. All students are facing in different directions, so be sure […]
Classroom Seating Chart: The I’s Have It
This section is for class sizes of 22-23 students. While all the photos show options for 22 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. Three I shapes make up this seating chart. Students will still face one another at each end of the I, […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Smiling Desks
This section is for class sizes of 20-21 students. While all the photos show options for 20 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. It is a whimsical way to bring novelty into your classroom, as well as a great way to introduce perspective. […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Three-by-Two
This section is for class sizes of 18-19 students. While all the photos show options for 18 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of groups, if needed. Teams of two can work as partners. Pair together students of like abilities, interests, or ages. Then, in six weeks, mix […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Right Angles
This section is for class sizes of 16-17 students. While all the photos show options for 16 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. This is a different way of setting the desks up, but it also gives a new way of seeing the […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Parallel Views
This section is for class sizes of 30 or more students. While all the photos show options for 30 students, feel free to place additional students on the end of groups, or add additional groups, if needed. Straight parallel lines are the look of this desk arrangement. Two lines of students that face one another […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Tri-Bricks
This section is for class sizes of 28 or more students. While all the photos show options for 28 students, feel free to place additional students on the end of groups, or add additional groups, if needed. Large groups of students desks are seen in this seating chart example. Perfect when you want to do […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Stadium Seats
This section is for class sizes of 24-25 students. While all the photos show options for 24 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. Easy set-up so they can all be in groups and be seated towards the front. How else could you use […]
Classroom Seating Chart: The Big X
This section is for class sizes of 22-23 students. While all the photos show options for 22 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. This puts students in a set-up where the can see easily, and it allows them to have a different view […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Small V’s
This section is for class sizes of 20-21 students. While all the photos show options for 20 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. This arrangement allows the students to face towards the center of the room, or allows them to work together easily. […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Team Players
This section is for class sizes of 18-19 students. While all the photos show options for 18 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of groups, if needed. Three groups of four, with one group of six make for an even number for several partner groupings within one “team.” […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Pinwheel
This section is for class sizes of 16-17 students. While all the photos show options for 16 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. In the Pinwheel, students will be facing many different directions. For seat work or centers, this is a wonderful option. […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Pancakes and Bacon
This section is for class sizes of 30 or more students. While all the photos show options for 30 students, feel free to place additional students on the end of groups, or add additional groups, if needed. This seating chart is a good example of a style that would work well with a performance class […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Tree Stumps
This section is for class sizes of 28 or more students. While all the photos show options for 28 students, feel free to place additional students on the end of groups, or add additional groups, if needed. Two large groups of desks showcase this desk arrangement. It works well if you have less space, as […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Space Invaders
This section is for class sizes of 24-25 students. While all the photos show options for 24 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. Pairs of desks are arranged resembling rows and columns. The desks are staggered so that all students have equal access […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Table and Chairs
This section is for class sizes of 22-23 students. While all the photos show options for 22 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. The desks are positioned in one “C” shape, along with four “L” shapes. It is a fun and novel way […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Small 90s
This section is for class sizes of 20-21 students. While all the photos show options for 20 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of the groups, if needed. This is a small group that can be used to do small group activities during class. How else could you […]
Classroom Seating Chart: Take the El
This section is for class sizes of 18-19 students. While all the photos show options for 18 students, feel free to place an additional student on the end of one of groups, if needed. Small L-shapes make for a great work space of desks. Set up three separate centers to be completed at each L […]