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How often do you change your students’ seating arrangement?
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Every two weeks.
Every two to three weeks
Everyday
Once a week.
Every quarter.
Every two or three weeks. Sometimes a change just a few students around because of behavior or not a good fit when we do turn and talk to your partner.
Each 9weeks
Every quarter
As often as needed.
I don’t change them, unless there is a behavior issue. I teach 4 classes of fourth grade math. The students begin class sitting in alphabetical order at desks that are arranged in groups. We use the guided math model, so my students then rotate through centers. Their groups are constantly changing due to ability grouping, so I don’t see the need to change where they sit for a warm – up activity.
I change students seats as needed for behavior and other reasons.
Normally one to two times a quarter. This year it seems like every week but probably every two-three weeks. Mainly due to smaller room and behavioral issues.
At least every quarter, sometimes every month, depending on the class and students.
I generally arrange seating at the beginning of the year, unless there is a need to change things up.
Monthly
I allow them to choose where to sit everyday. It is where ever they are comfortable. Amazingly enough, they tend to sit in the same seats everyday
Monthly and according to what we are going to be doing. Ex debates, forums, groups test, team pairs, etc
It depends on the students and the size of the class/center.
I may make changes every few weeks. Sometimes I’ll write the plan on the board and have the students follow the plan with minimal talking. It’s a great exercise in teamwork. I’d love the prize pack. Thanks for offering such great goodies!
I usually change mine every 6 weeks.
Every quarter unless a change is needed sooner.
The students are grouped daily based on project or lesson
I try to change my students’ seats every month.
We change our seats every 9 weeks. This works well for my students to learn how to work together with people they wouldn’t normally work with, and they develop great group discussions from it.
monthly. or as soon as I realize the arrangement doesn’t work.
They pick where they sit. I work with small groups.
I rearrange seating about every month. 🙂
I have a small class. I have the students change seats every other day.
Seating arrangements vary in my classroom – I sometimes change them every two to three weeks, but occasionally there is a need to move students around more often. Also, my students work hard to earn ‘sit by a friend’ coupons or ‘sit at the teacher’s desk’ coupons for rewards.
monthly!
I am traditional. I like quads or trios. I like rows, too, but in a horizontal way with the kids facing each other with a big space in-between them. I change arrangements about every 6 weeks. I like the groups I have now, so they may stay that way until Nov. 1. With new desks this year that have trapezoidal shapes, it is hard to arrange them in rows.
My kids like to sit around the room to do work. I have two tables, a counter, bookshelves, two standing desks, and the floor. No problem for me to have them do this.
Daily- I have a mixed age group. We change things every day.
I allowed them to choose for the first nine weeks. Then I will assign for the next two-nine week grading periods. Depending on the class, the final nine weeks may be their choice or mine.
Once a quarter if needed.
I work with small groups and they generally sit in the same seats unless they switch it up themselves.
I change it up every nine weeks or based on the needs of the students.
No assigned seating so no need to change it up.
Weekly! They love to seek out their spot and see who is next to them!
Daily I work with preschoolers
Seating Arrangement?! Sit by your friends and become a social butterfly!
I have young preschoolers so we play a game to find their name tags to help with name recognition. So when they come to sit after free discovery time they need to find their name to sit. So, I vary their seating everyday.
Every month when I was a classroom teacher. Now that I teach a pullout program, the kids choose their seat. If they make a poor choice, then I’ll make a better one for them.
Usually every month or two unless there is a need to change beforehand.
Usually every month or sooner if an arrangement isn’t working well.
Once a month
Every hour. I work with preschoolers.
I change seats whenever I feel it would benefit the students’ ability to learn.
My students choose their own seats daily
Every two weeks
Every quarter except for when I need to change kiddos around.
They choose their own seats for the most part(preschool class).
Every 2 weeks.
I change it weekly and use placeholders that coincide with our theme in 8 primes. I also sometimes use packing tape to secure black and white coloring characters or shapes (theme related) that can be colored with washable marker for placeholders at the table. They can also be used for math activities.
I try to do it every 2 -3 weeks.
Monthly
I teach PreK-2nd Special Education.
We mostly sit on the carpet or the round table in my classroom. When we use the desks I let them choose as long as they can get along with their desk neighbor ????
I work in an autistic support classroom so I do not change my seats as they are creatures of habit and moving seats only causes behaviors. Also they are seated by academic groups.
I teach first grade and I change desks once a month. My students get too ‘familiar’ with each other at their tea,m so I like to change their teammates.
I change their name mats at circle weekly. Their large group and small group seating is changed monthly.
As a new first grade teacher I have changed the seating arrangement every other week this year. I have yet to find one I really like that lets the room flow well and with no classmate issues.
We have flexible seating in our classroom so I never have to change my second graders’ seating arrangement! They have numerous seating choices all day every day!
We have two large classroom tables and one teacher at each table. We change the children’s seats monthly. The children get to sit by new friends and the other teacher can evaluate a new set of students. Win/win!
I allow the children to sit where they want. They have their tables that they sit at, but they choose their chair and where they would like to sit. This allows for great problem solving opportunities. Towards the end of the year they get to switch tables for meal times and think it’s the greatest thing.
I let my students choose the seat they want on the first day of school. They normally stay at that seat all year unless someone needs to be moved due to behavior issues. I like to keep things structured for the students; they often don’t have much structure at home, so I want them to feel that the classroom is a safe place where they know what to expect each day.
They choose where to sit as long as there’re responsible and sensible about who they choose to sit next to.
They choose everyday
Every couple of weeks…unless the custodian gets a hold of our desks and turns them around for backwards day!
Whenever is needed, or at least every 6 weeks.
Every 2 weeks
I change my student’s desks around every Friday unless there is a three day weekend. I want each student to interact with each student in the room. It helps to build a nice classroom community.
I usually switch up the seating every two weeks or so.
In my first grade classroom of 26 eager students, I change seats based on the students’ need. If I find that a student is struggling to complete work, I’ll change his or her seat. I could be switching specific students seats every day if needed so that the students can work to their fullest potentials. It’s funny because a colleague of mine just asked me why she hears my desks moving so often. What works one day, week, or month, may not eventually work the next day, week, or month. Because of this, I will change seats as a whole class once every quarter. Also, my students move from floor to desk and desk to floor, as well as our small-group table, constantly throughout the day for Balanced Literacy, Guided Reading, and Guided Math. At the end of the year, we create our own shape of seating with our desks to keep the students interested and eager to continue to learn because our school year goes through the very hot end of June.
Daily! Lol. Whenever behaviors all for it.
I rearrange seats every 4.5 weeks based on RIT bands and MAP strands. Every nine weeks I change the design arrangement of seats. This keeps my kids engaged and not worrying about where they have to sit.
Every 2months
We change seats once a month.
I change when they start to get chatty so about every 4 to 6 weeks.
As needed…the whole class? Like every quarter
I only change seating as needed, or if I’m just tired of the current seating.
Last Friday of the month.
Monthly or when I feel the students need a new group.
For my kinder babies I usually change their seats every month. I like change, and it keeps the babies on their toes! ????
Usually every month. But I will have students swapped desks if there are behavioral concerns
I do not have seating charts, they get to choose their own spots, but sometimes they loose the privilege after a reminder of the rules and warning that if forgotten again, they will need to pick a new space. All done and said with love and respect!
Whole class, every 6 weeks, but of course I make individual changes as needed.
As little as necessary. I hate to mess up a good thing. Will usually change it up once a quarter.
I change seats at the end of every quarter, roughly every 9 weeks.
The only seating arrangements we have in preschool are during lunchtime and those change daily.
Once a month ish.
as needed for talkers, behavior issues etc
Midterm and end of quarter.
I don’t have a seating arrangement. I let the children sit where they want. If there are behavior issues, I have them sit near me to be my helper or with another friend.
A few tines at the beginning of the year and once we find a grouping that works just a few tines a year afterwards unless there is a behavior issue.
I don’t change it unless there is reason to.
I teach Special Ed so my students don’t have assigned seats, but if I did I would change about once a month like I do my door decoration.
We are a behavior classroom with k-4 th graders. We do not change their seat unless there is an issue. We use tape around their desks to give them a sense of “ownership” of their space.
About once a month but I am working on getting my flexible seating implemented, so I’m hoping to get rid of my desks soon.
All the time/ not at all. We are homeschoolers so we all sit wherever is comfy and quiet. Lately we have been outside a lot cause the weather has been perfect. In the winter they sometimes prefer to snuggle in their beds. 🙂
Monthly and sometimes when a new student arrives.
This group so far this year is very chatty- so I have switched them almost 4 times already… love to always switch it up! Happy Halloween!
I change them every quarter however there are times that I change them randomly because of behavior issues. I also look at who is talking to who, who doesn’t seem to be talking to anyone and change them up so everyone feels included. Sometimes the quiet kid needs someone who is a little more outspoken to help and the outspoken one needs the quieter friend to help calm them! It’s one of the most challenging things to do as a teacher but I also believer it’s one of the most important! It can make or break their days if there are issues in groups!
About every 2 months.
Hourly!
2 weeks or more often if needed.
Monthly-unless I see a need to mix it up.
Every 3 weeks we mix it up and change seats! We
Usually do on a Monday and we call it Mix it Up
Monday:)
Every month!
It depends on the group, but I try to do it about once a month.
Every month!
Monthly
As often as needed!! 🙂
Only as needed.
Usually every month, except for some students who need to move for being disruptive.
Daily! I’m a preschool teacher! The have a certain table to sit at when we do small group work but they can choose where they sit!
About once every two weeks! They get restless and like the change.
Once a term unless I have a student that needs to be moved sooner.
Every month, unless something comes up.
No fixed seating for me, but will ask someone to make a better choice of location if there is a problem.
Depends upon what the class is working on. I love to rearrange the seating in groups as much as possible so that the students learn how to work with everyone, not just those they are friends with. I
About every 6 weeks.
As needed, but every nine weeks if I have enough littles.
My preschoolers choose their own seats daily.
Depends on the class and the issues that year. Some years they end up being changed when the floors are waxed during winter break. Other years, if I have a lot of behavior issues, I might switch several students every couple of weeks.
Once a year!
Some move every week.
We don’t have assigned seats. The arrangement can change daily.
As needed depending on behavior and/or chattiness!
I change my seating when I see a need for changing their seating arrangement.
No assigned seating in my class.
Centers seating- switch all the time!
I change them as needed.
Whenever it’s needed.
I let the kids pick in my reading classroom. New day, new seat. Although some seem to sit in the same seat every time.
Hmmm I’m at a preschool so whenever I change things up about once a moth
Students choose seating in the first round of seat switching and can choose to stay in same seat throughout the year.
We allow the students to sit where they want during circle time. At meals we normally set up the seating at the first of the year and don’t change unless it is needed.
Every month or two. However, if I need to make a change to a few seats in between I will!
Every month or more frequently as needed
Once a month
Every quarter in Kindergarten.
Once each quarter unless someone needs to be rearranged.
Every quarter
I have no set time for moving students but I keep my eye on them ( 5th graders) and when the talking and visiting and non- academic talking gets to be too much I moeve a few around. Also if a student asks to be moved I usually try to do that!
About once a quarter, maybe less. Depends on how well things are going!
We change every couple weeks!
Beginning of the year, changed as needed .
At least every quarter but more often as needed. It just depends on the students and the circumstances.
I let them choose daily. So far it’s worked 🙂
I change the seats EVERY month on the last day. I change the arrangement as well as the kid’s seats. They LOVE it
I change seats every quarter. Unless there is a special lesson or activity.
Monthly
I change their seating about every two weeks.
Don’t usually change unless needed.
When I see that students need a change of scenery or they’ve become comfortable and started to act like they are at home, then it’s time to move.????
I change only when a table doesn’t work. This year, though, I am having a hard time because I need to change a student but he will mess up the good dynamics at any other table. If I am lucky, he will move! But that won’t happen! LOL
In my pre-school class, the chairs get changed every day.
Every 6 weeks.
As needed, but try not to very often.
Once a month
Usually once every two months, depending on need.
Every couple of weeks! I teach prek4, so there’s always that one chatty one that no matter where you put them, they always talk!!
Once a month – or as needed.
With tables, the students seating changes almost daily depending on what our goal and assignment is for the day!
Probably once a month!
At the beginning of every month. I change the seating when I change the calendar!
I try to do it at the beginning of each month, but if a particular arrangement works well I keep it for a little bit longer.
Every few months.
Depends on the class but usually monthly.
Once a month
Usually quarterly…
It really depends on how things are going. If there’s an arrangement that’s really working, I’ll leave it for a while. At the beginning of the year when I’m figuring out personalities and learning styles, I change every two weeks.
I change the student’s seats once a week. More often if they do not get along.
Every month. Just in time.
Monthly.
Every month, but some get changed every few days!
About once a month – more frequently if needed!
Every quarter
I am the director of a school board childcare center.
We do not change seats in out kiddie cafe do to the fact that young children seem to do better and are happier with consistenticy.
Your classroom in the reading area are open and children sit on colored square carpets that are choose your spot and mostly can sit for short story time in the same spot until it is time to more to the next center
My students work in small groups and are allowed to choose their seats in each group. I also try to use flexible seating during some of the group work.
Every other month
Monthly
AS often as needed!
I always let students choose where they sit.
Every week the tots choose where they want to sit for storytime.
1-2 times a month, depending on how they are working together.
Monthly
At midterms and the end of the quarter
Midterms and end of the quarter
As needed, usually about once a month.
Whole class – Every 2 to 3 weeks. I will move individual students daily if it helps them be a better learner.
I tend to leave it alone unless there are issues.
I will move whole class seats every 3 to 4 weeks. Individual seats will be moved daily if necessary .
Usually a couple of times a month. Sometimes more depending on need or what we are working on. .
I rearrange seating as need arises in the classroom, which is once or twice a month for individual students. I sometimes do a whole class mix up 2 or 3 times a year at most.
I try to change them twice a quarter for the whole class, but change individual students as needed.
Once or twice a year.
Monthly
Monthly
I move seats about every 6 weeks, or if I need to move a couple kids for behavior management.
I rearrange setting as need.
Depends on the class—last year, only changed it 3 times. This year it might have to be monthly!
No seating arrangement. They can sit where they want at the table and at circle time.
I let my students choose where they want to sit and I make any changes if needed throughout the school year.
As a way to encourage oral language development, I change their seating often. It gives them a new friend to learn about and it gives them practice in making new friends.
Every week!
I change my seating arrangement every six weeks based on data collected from common assessments and student behavior.
It completely depends on how they are doing with their current seating arrangement! I am looking into doing flexible seating.
Once a month or so
About once a month.
I have preschoolers and we change seats on our circle time rug every Monday 🙂
I am preschool teacher so I don’t have assign seating. I do move them from where they are at if I see them talking or not paying attention.
I change my seating up monthly, but daily if needed!
I teach preschoolers with social/emotional disabilities so it could change at a moment’s notice if I need it to, or if it’s working well, I’ll leave it for weeks.
I have flexible seating options so they get to pick daily.
I usually change them about four times a year. Usually 2 each semester. It depends on how chatty some of my Pre-K students can be. I especially move them around right after school starts when I realize which students are real good friends and are friends that probably wouldn’t be the best if they sit together!
I don’t usually change everyone’s seats (desks). I only change the students seats that I feel would provide a better learning environment if moved.
I love their seats on the floor whenever they get too comfortable and chatty with who they are sitting next to at the time.
I change seats monthly
Once or twice a quarter.
I work in a school that follows a Montessori philosophy. The children are constantly changing where they sit ????
I teach Pre-K, so right now every six weeks!
I have a very small group and so we don’t have assigned seating!
I change my arrangement At least once a week. Sometimes twice. Today I moved a girl because she dumped glue all over her neighbor’s art project for no known reason. Ugh!
I try to change them every month… but this year I haven’t changed them yet.
It depends on my class. I like to change every 6 weeks, but with some classes that is just not doable
I teach kindergarten and I change their carpet square seats, rest time spots and table seats every month.
I don’t change my seating chart too often…a couple times a yes,if that. d
I teach kindergarten. We rotate at table groups every day with different flexible seating options. But for our assigned seats at the rug, I change those every 2-3 months.
We have flexible seating so a change really is not needed but it can happen as needed, daily or weekly.
Daily – based on activity & intermittently based on behaviour issues
flexible seating- students choose
Every quarter
Student choice
Too often. I just changed them last week.
Daily
I changed everyday if needed. I have flexible seating and desks. I try to find the very best area and wrk space for them to excel and learn. It’s work but until I find where the kid learns best I keep changing it .
Every two weeks.
I see my students once a week on the library. I usually have them change their seats twice a year to avoid confusion with library stations.
whenever is needed
At first arrival, the preschoolers choose what table or floor activiity they want. At center time, they go to assigned tables. I usually keep the same asssigned tables for the whole year.
It depends…it’s as needed or every quarter.
Weekly! They love to come in the room and see their new spot.
Monthly or as needed!
I teach preschool so we don’t have assigned seats. I let them choose where they sit but will move kids if necessary.
I have choice seating. We spend the first couple weeks of school trying out the various flexible seating choices. Each morning when students enter they are allowed to select the seat that’s just right for them! We discuss heavily how making a good choice might not mean sitting next to their bestie! I do have veto powers on their choice though 🙂
I let them sit wherever. A lot sit in the same spot everyday though.
I let students choose their seats to start the year. We move around to different groups throughout the day, returning to their own seats at the end of the day. I change these seats as needed.
Whenever needed
Daily since I use flexible seating! Best thing I have ever done!!!
Monthly
Every month or as a see fit based on arrangement,ents that work or don’t work. I use Velcro on the back of name tags to change them quickly if I need to.
My fourth graders every month my fifth graders I let them pick a new seat everyday.
I try to change it every quarter.
I change seats whenever I realize an arrangement isn’t working. Usually only two students need to be separated, but of course it leads to a dominoe effect. Otherwise, if student groups are all working well together, I change our desk arrangement about every two months. This is when my students start acting like best friends (talking too much) or siblings (slightly annoyed with each other).
I change mine monthly.
I use flexible seating so the kids choose their seats daily!
Quarterly
I rearrange desks as needed during the school year.
I change it every time I get a new student, as I get them all year long on a regular basis. Depending on students I change them as needed and after I learn the new students.
We assign seating according to needs, the children who need less assistance are grouped at tables, and children who need more assistance are grouped at tables, so we can accomodate learning needs as needed. It works very well and we can assist all yhe children accordingly. We occasionally have to move children for other reasons too! ????????
We assign seating according to needs, the children who need less assistance are grouped at tables, and children who need more assistance are grouped at tables, so we can accomodate learning needs as needed. It works very well and we can assist all yhe children accordingly. We occasionally have to move children for other reasons too!
Every quarter but sometimes in the middle of the quarter also.
I think I might do every month or every other month. This is my first year in Kinder and I have a very chatty group so I’m hoping that this will help with working together.
Usually once a term, but as needed if I get any disruptions. My kiddos know where they sit is a privilege, so they try hard to get to sit with their friends.
I don’t not change seating because I believe that it is a learning experience for students to get to know each other as well as learning how to work with each other .
I think they need to learn to work with others and not get too used to anyone so I do it every other month with individual seat changes as needed.
I only change seating arrangements when behavior problems arise.
I change seating daily.
I change daily by allowing the children to sit where they like. It changes each day.
A I see it is needed.
Daily
I try to arrange my students in a way that they are in the best seat possible to learn, away from any distractions. I give my new seating arrangements a week or two and then consider if I want to make any changes!
Whenever I feel a change needs to be made. Sometimes it’s behaviour related. Sometimes it project related. Sometimes it’s so they can get to work with new people. It’s usually every month that something needs to change.
Daily!!! I try to arrange the seating to where each child is not sitting next to the same person all the time. The children are also learning to interact with everyone in the class and not just their best friends.
I change seating quarterly, or on an “as-needed” basis!
Every 2 weeks
My students choose their own seats daily.
I try to change it up every 4-6 weeks.
I have flexible seating so it changes everyday even during a lesson. Students know they need to pick a smart seat that is best for their learning or the teacher can move them at any time.
We have different seating arrangements depending on the subject and activity we are doing. So I would say our seating arrangements change throughout the day.
Depending on behavior, usually once a week.
They can choose where to sit daily.
Anytime it needs changing. Last year- every 2 weeks. This year every 3-4 weeks. Adds variety and encourages a classroom bond.
I usually change mine up every 3 weeks or whenever I feel like the kids (and myself!) need a change.
As needed!
This year-every month! They are chatty 🙂
As needed. And depending on the children. Some donwell with change; others, not so much.
As needed.
They choose their seat.
I change my seating every month. Some want to stand, but get bored of it. Others want to sit, but again the get bored of that too. I try to switch that as well as open them up to new friends.
As needed, so far only once for my first graders & twice for second.
I change them around every few weeks unless needed sooner.
Every 9 weeks, sooner if needed
I dont unless there is a problem between table mates.
I arrange them once at the beginning and then only move a student
if there is an issue. It’s gone fairly well.
Whenever needed!!
I change them monthly unless a change is needed sooner.
Whenever I think it’s time for a change; it could be weeks, it could be hours! Our little world in the classroom is flexible and fluid and so is the seating arrangement!
I change the seating arrangement in my room, when the students grouped at a table becomes very talky and it becomes a problem.
Whenever I feel it’s time for a change. Usually monthly.
Once a month unless there are problems.
Monthly
About every 2 months
A couple times a year. If it’s working, don’t break it!!
Every quarter
It all depends on how they act
Once a month.
I try to change seating about every semester or if there are too many distractions. I think it keeps things fresh.
I change my students’ seating arrangement every 3 weeks. I try to not move everyone. Only those that do not stop talking or being unfocused.
I typically arrange seats in the beginning of the and adjust as needed.
I only change the seating once during the school year usually close to mid year point
We have flexible seating so it changes daily.
I have small groups, so the students usually choose their seats. It could be a different arrangement every class!
Every month
My students may sit where they wish daily. I only have assigned seats when an issue occurrs.
As often as needed. Sometimes I change everyone around or just a student or two that need a change.
At the beginning of school, I change every week until I get a good layout of behavior arrangements. After that, I only change my seating arrangement as need to take care of behavior issues.
My kiddos sit where they a comfortable. I will change it if needed..but I don’t find it necessary very often.
Every 2 to 3 weeks, or as needed.
Monthly!
Every month or as needed for behavior issues or activities.
Monthly or as needed
Every 3-4 weeks with minor adjustments in between if needed.
I change mine quite a bit. Certain students I change weekly otherwise monthly
Every week for my 1st graders. Sometimes I let them choose who they sit by.
As needed
Once a month!
Every two to three weeks!
About once a month or if students are too talkative.
I have flexible seating so my kinders have new seats every day! 🙂
As needed
About every 4-6 weeks.
I don’t really have a set schedule. I try to change it pretty regularly so the students can work with a diverse group. Thanks for the giveaway!
I change their seats at the beginning of every month. I pull names from my popsicle sticks and let them choose where they want to be. Of course, I get to move people around if there is too much chatting and not enough working. While they are reading or writing, I let them choose a spot to work in. Their favorite is on the nice cool floor during the warm months and on the rug when it’s cool.
I change seating arrangements once a month.
I usually do whole class changes once a quarter, but I often switch a few seats every few weeks to try to find the right grouping combinations.
About every three weeks.
Once a month
It depends. When necassary for learning. Sometimes the students distract each other.
Whenever the change is needed. Mostly to separate chemical reactions! 🙂
Every two weeks!
Every 9 weeks, unless there situations arise where kids need to be seperated.
Weekly
Every day
Every quarter
I work one on one with all my students, so no seating charts needed!
Not very often due to that I am in home childcare.. When we are not keeping our hands to ourselves then I do change people around but most of the time my children are great!! 😀
The children choose their own seats, but I encourage them to choose a place where they will be successful.
I do not change seating very often for a couple of reasons. First, my special needs students thrive on consistency so it can really throw my friends to have an unexpected seating change. Second, I have a variety of work stations available that allow us to move around without changing our home base. This works wells for us!
I change seats each month.
I never change it since my seating is open choice. The childen get to sit where they want.
Every month
Sometime between once a week and once a quarter. Depends on the class and the teacher’s sanity. 😉
The children are allowed to choose their own seating on a daily basis unless they get a little handsy with each other then I move them.
Seating is not changed unless there is too much chatting. 😉
Whenever the scholars get too comfortable with each other or need a change. I stress that the classroom members are part of a school family and we all have to work with and support each other. We discuss how sometimes even family members need a “break” from other family members, so that might be the reason for a seat change.
I’m in a pre-school class and we don’t change seats often. Only if there is a problem will sitting nicely.
About every 3 Weeks or whenever my first year teacher brain remembers! ????????????
Only as needed and not often. If they have problems seeing the board or have problems paying attention then I might move them. I hate change…I park in the same spot, I sit in the same place at staff meetings and at the theater. My spot is my spot. I think students are the same. Their spot becomes theirs. So unless it is necessary they stay in their spot.
I forgot to mention that we have flexible seating during parts of the day, when I am not teaching a lesson, during center work; so they do get to move around.
I leave them where they are until there is a problem.
Every 2 weeks
As needed
Daily I work with toddlers
Actually seating arrangements in my classroom can change whenever needed. In fact, I just changed two students seats on Tuesday.
Every other week, unless needed prior.
once a month or more
I change their seats monthly.
Every other Monday, unless absolutely necessary due to “personality conflicts!” 🙂
Depends on what’s happening…..usually a few students every few weeks.
Every two weeks!
I teach in a self contained special education classroom so I don’t change up the seating. Consistency is key!
As needed for student behavior.
I move the students around when it is necessary. Otherwise they have the consistency of their seating.
We change it about every 3 weeks. I like to have my students write who they would like to sit by, and why, before changing it up.
I change seats as needed for student’s learning success. I also change things up for holiday parties.
Well… they sit at the same table everyday however I do change where i put there chair daily!
Every day – in PreK. Girls go fing a seat first not next to another girl and then the boys go find a seat and switch the next day and boys go first.
I change as often as needed. At least once a month, but sometimes it is more often!
I change all the desks every quarter. However, I do change a handful of desks every few weeks as needed for behavior. My students only sit at their desks for about a total of 90 minutes a day. The rest of the time they are in small group instruction or working with a partner around the room. I have different stickers on their desk that assigns them to work in groups of 2, 3, or 4. My kids love it!
Students change seats often as we move through different stations for daily class work. Everyone has a home base though. Those home bases change when it can better a student’s achievement.
Every two weeks
I changed individual students seats when they are having a hard time controlling themselves. I hardly ever move everyone around.
I try to change them at the beginning of each month.
They choose where they want to sit. I do remind them to make wise choices and will separate students who are not letting others work.
I change seats when I notice the kids getting too comfortable and talkative with their tables. Could be anywhere from two weeks to two months depending on the class.
Everyday
I change their assigned desk about every 2 weeks or so. During groups they move around daily. During independent work time they can work where ever they want – as long as they are working.
I change my students’ permanent seats as needed, but student schange seats throughout the day depending on what we’re doing and where they feel comfortable.
I don’t too often because I’m a Resource and Inclusion teacher. Sometimes the spots they sit in Resource are too distracting and then I will move them to a better loacation for them.
Individual changes as needed to meet the needs of my students, I have no set schedule.
I change my students seats when I feel like they need to be changed. It usually averages about once a month.
I change seating when children need to be moved aaay for certain other students, when table dynamics aren’t working.
I work with toddlers and just started using a seating chart last year and this year, I love it because I put the children’s names on back of chairs ad they are learning there name and now know where to sit! Never say your child is to young to learn, I love the two year olds!
We allow them to choose their seats everyday, whatever makes them comfortable.
Once a month.
I have flexible seating, so they choose where to sit. I will move them if they are not working. That hasn’t happened yet this year!
Typically around interm reports and then again at report card time, so it works out to about once a month.
I change them once they start to get too comfortable with their neighbor and start to talk to each other more than listen. Sometimes that’s more often than other times. Sometimes I change them after breaks like thanksgiving or Christmas.
I normally change mine monthly unless I notice problems at the tables between students. Then I might change them sooner.
every day
Teaching preschool this isn’t an issue. They rarely sit and when they do they sit where they please.
As needed based off of group size, children’s behavior/mood and depending on the assignment/project.
I switch every 2 weeks, unless we are doing a project that I need to rearrange for.
About monthly. Also depending on what we will be doing and grouping needed. The students look forward to moving sears day lol.
I try to leave them in their same spots but will move individual children as needed.
Everyday…I teach young preschoolers ????
Every month if I remember!
Once a quarter 🙂
A couple of times a week.
Monthly
Every two weeks.
Once a quarter or every month. It depends on the class!
I like to change things up every 2 or 3 days!
I change them about every month to month and a half.
Only as needed.
Every quarter, or as needed individually
As often as I need!
I usually change every few days at the beginning of the year. Then, I’ll change it up when I see comfort levels are interfering with learning.
About once a month or sooner if needed!
Everyday! Flex seating. Students choose their own spot everyday.
Every month!
I teach a special needs class so it is a little different. I let them choose their seat on the carpet and we do a lot of small groups and free play. Choices are always offered to help develop that skill. Choices are also in their IEPs so it helps with getting them to master that objective.
Constantly
Since I have flexible seating, they choose their seats every 2 weeks. I do it based on how many Class Dojo points they earned. If you earned the most points, your get first choice. ????
Every grading period.
I believe in doing it everyday so each student will have the opportunity to get to know each other. And if one is struggling they can help that student work out the problem.
3-4 times a school year
Monthly
At least once a quarter.
I don’t have a set time when I change the seating arrangement…it just happens when it needs to. ????
Twice a nine weeks
I only switch seating assignments if there’s a significant need, which could be once a month for two students, or once a year for the whole class. My kindergartners don’t sit at tables for much and have different learning center partners each week.
Every 2-3 weeks depending on how much we are in school during those few weeks.
As little as possible. Maybe once a year.
once a month or as needed
Every four weeks.
My students pick where they sit. I move them if it turns into a problem, but I don’t usually assign seats.
On average, I change the seating arrangement once monthly.
Every few weeks unless there is a reason to make a change sooner.
We have really been trying to use flexible seating as much as possible but sometimes, that doesn’t always work. So I base how often I change the student seats on how well the students are using their work time. If they are extra chatty, then I will change them but if things are running smoothly, I figure why change something that’s working.
Flexible seating for table work changes every time we choose a spot. Carpet spots change 3-4 weeks.
Every Friday they get to choose!
I change them monthly for my kinder babies OR when I get a new kiddo I change them up ????????
I change the desks about every two weeks!
They get to choose daily, we use long tables in our class.
I don’t change often, unless there’s a talking issue.
Once a month
Daily
I change every quarter, but often my flexible seating involves moving those who distract or talk with others to a place that is less distracting or with students who are more focused! I think kids like to change things out, just like adults do and it helps to grow new friendships!
I change seats about 3 times a year unless there is an issue.
My students get to choose where they sit every day. Sometimes it’s not a good fit, and then I change the seating arrangement.
I change them every month. The kids come in on the first of each month looking forward to a new spot. I love to rearrange & freshen things up. I’m constantly rearranging my furniture at home too. Makes my husband crazy!!
Daily-I encourage child’s choice however they tend to sit in the same seat by choice.
About every quarter
In the past, I tried to get a seating arrangement to last about 1 month, but this year, I’ve had to change it up after about 1-1/2 weeks.
Monthly – it keeps the conversations and activities new.
The students change according to their preference. We use flexible seating. The students know next to whom they can sit and work with.
Every 6 weeks or as necessary.
Whenever needed behaviorally, but we do so much in small groups or self-directed that there’s only a couple hours a day they actually are at their desks.
Every 2-3 weeks unless there’s a reason to change it.
Every 6-8 weeks. As needed.
It depends on how the students are by each other. If they are playing and talking then I move them around ever so often.
Every 6 weeks or as needed! 🙂
Every nine weeks
Every so often we change seats so the students can get to know each other and branch out from their comfort zones.
Every 9 weeks or so.
I don’t have a set time to change seats. I will sometimes change the arrangement and move students based on the dynamics of the group. I like what I have right now but feel that I have to mix a few students around. Each year like each class is different.
We change them every 3 to 4 weeks. I make the new seating chart and they help move desks.
Once a month. If someone isn’t working where they are I change them, but whole group once a month.
I change seating around as needed… could be daily, weekly, monthly, depends on the class.
It depends on when they get antsy or tired of their table mates! I change up on an individual basis more often. :). We don’t spend a whole lot of time in assigned seats, so it usually works out to about 4 times a year.
I change seating when needed.
Daily! I use flexible seating.
I change seating monthly. I love decorating my classroom.
Whenever they start to bug each other or can’t focus anymore!
I change seating as needed, or at least once a trimester.
When groupings change
Twice a year. I’m an elementary school librarian, so I assign seats first, then let them choose their own mid-year.
I always tell my students that Im happy to let them choose their own seats, but that I also reserve the right to change their seats if they are having difficulty staying on task/focusing on their work in the spot they have chosen. So, I change it up whenever it’s necessary.
Depends on student behavior. I always let kids pick on the first day of school and things move as we go along.
When needed!! If everyone is being good and getting their work done they don’t get changed. Just depends!
Once a month/whenever needed based on academic/behavioral needs
About every month but it truly depends on when they need to move sometimes sooner and sometimes longer
Beginning of each month.
I teach preschool so they choose their own seat on carpet, however we just had the discussion were gonna start doing assign seats at lunch. We will change them as needed
I change everyone every 2-3 weeks….but then you have the impromptu changed as needed????
Every 4 weeks
I usually change seats quarterly but if issues arise where they are seated I switch seats immediately.
I don’t change them unless there is a need.
About one time a month unless there are kids that are creating problems. Everyone wants a turn up front or in the back!
I change seating when needed. Sometimes it’s just a handful of students who change, but try to mix it up every few weeks.
Daily. Sometimes we school In the living room, other times at the kitchen counter, table, at the park, ect. All depends on what we need to get done, and what we have planned activity wise. ????
Last year I changed it every week. This year I only change it if I need to.
I don’t. I like the library to be a free zone.
Never. I homeschool my six year old 1st grader and he likes to sit at the dining room table where it’s light and he has plenty of room for his supplies.
Every 3 weeks, if needed. It depends on behaviors and where the children are academically. I have them in groups of 4. One low, one medium low, one medium high and one high. We use sooo many kagan strategies! We also have the kagan number mats and it makes being in groups so much fun and interesting!
So far not very often this year! We do lots of moving around the room and free seating!
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Not very often! Free seating so far!
Every other month.
Every month! I have a small group of kids and it’s amazing to see how the interact differently depending on who they sit by!
Daily. I let my kids sit where they want.
At the beginning of each month
Once a week
Everyday
I teach 6th grade. I change my seating arrangements each 9-weeks.
I teach preschool (4 year olds). During circle time on the floor, the children sit where ever they wish. And during our story time, they generally start out “sitting” and end up creeping up slowly some laying on their tummies with their chins propped up on their hands, and one or two sitting on eiither side of me as I continue to read the story. They love story time! ❤
I use flexible seating in my classroom, so students get to choose where they sit unless there is an issue. Students do have to follow guidelines when choosing a seat for work. We will, however, move tables around to make the room look different every couple of months.
Not at all. Teach early childhood.
Not at all, I teach in early Childhood.
Monthly.
We try to change every month!
Depends on the group. Maybe once a month.
Once a month, usually. I don’t put name tags on seats so I have the freedom to move students sooner if I feel the current arrangement isn’t working.
As needed, every few weeks.
About once a month.
I change then when the children’s behavior tells me it’s time. Usually around every 3 weeks
About once a month. As soon as they start getting either too friendly or tired of their table-mates, it’s time for a change.
Daily
Monthly. I teach special education so we move around a lot during the time they are in my class so it is not needed as often.
About once a month 🙂
I change them as needed based on the needs of the kids. Could be daily, could be weekly.
Usually I change desks once a month. This year I have a large class, so trying to find the right arrangement is quite a task:-)
My students choose their seats because I teach using centers.
I usually change every few weeks.
As needed!
Every 9 weeks or sooner if needed
Once a month or as needed
I only change seats when behaviors deem necessary. My students have the freedom to choose seats at breakfast and lunch and also spend most of their day in centers.
At least once a nine weeks I change my groups up. I use flexible setting so they are free to work where they want throughout the day! I use groups for major instruction time.
They change their own seats all day- it’s just one of the beauties of flexible seating!!!! I do reserve the right to move students when they aren’t at their best focus or learning potential!
Only when a change is needed. Or if I’m feeling inspired over the holiday break.
We switch them every month as a class but also switch a desk or two as needed throughout the month.
This made me lol… Seating arrangements is an ongoing struggle for my co teacher – constantly trying to find the right arrangements of desks and students. I think it’s good to switch things up and be flexible but for somebody who likes order the seating arrangement seriously stressed her out ….. We would laugh, change it, and laugh again wondering how long it would last.
I like to change my students desks every 4-6 weeks! It’s about time for the first change!!!
Once a month.
I teach sped, so rarely do I need to change seating.
I typically change seats quarterly or when behaviors arise.
As often as that group of students needs it.
As needed
I change seating arrangements about once a month or whenever needed for behavior.
About every quarter, or more often if needed. Totally depends on the class 🙂
We have flexible seating to a point (to work freely on their own, can sit where ever). Otherwise, I change things around every couple of weeks or when I get bored or when the students start getting antsy.
With the group I have this year, I’m moving seats every day.
I change the seats once a month, or as needed! ????
Whenever necessary
once a month unless there is a problem.
I don’t change them, unless there is a behavior issue. I place them at their table groups by using a randomizer
My 2nd graders have a tendency to have a love-hate relationship. I try to change our seating arrangement every 3 weeks to a month to help socialization and avoid any increase of behavior. If I have a student who needs help being successful, their seat may be changed sooner.
Every so often, as long as students know the expectations for sitting quietly and doing the learning and thinking required on their end of things.
Every quarter or as needed.
I let the students pick their seating each day. We have tables in our room, and the students tend to sit with a peer who is helping them. I do intervene if there is a behavioral issue.
Once a month.
Every 6 weeks unless a major change is needed. I assign new literacy station groups as well, and students meet with those groups twice a week.
I teach three groups of second grade students so I change them when there are behavior problems. We have Math flexible grouping so the students sit in different groups all the time.
Every quarter, but kids move throughout the day.
Whenever I see a need. If they start getting talkative.
It varies! Sometimes I change all the seats after a few weeks but mostly it’s a few students switching to meet specific needs. This is in regards to their table spots and carpet spaces. Seating placement makes a big difference for little ones. Some need more space than others. Some MUST be facing the Smartboard to reference as a model. Others need to be placed away from anything that might be distracting. Proximity to the teacher is also an important variable! =)
We change seats every month!
I teach preschool and as a way of students learning what names look like I have names attached to the back of chairs that get moved to a new pot at least everyday and sometimes a couple different times hroughout the day depending on projects and activities.
Whenever they get too comfortable and are no longer productive……sooooooo, every 5 minutes!
About every 6 weeks.
Every quater
All the time. I teach young preschoolers. 🙂
Every quarter or if needed due to behavior issues.
Children this year are cooperative, so there is no seating plan. Hurray for a good year!! Happy Halloween!
Every day/
Every few weeks
Every week.
I don’t change the seating arrangement.