For teachers
Classroom seating chart maker
Paste the class list, drop the desks where they are in your room, and print a plan a cover teacher can read at a glance.
Four classroom layouts
Rows and columns
Best for assessment and direct instruction. Minimal chatter, weakest for collaboration.
Pods of four
Group work by default. Pair a strong reader with each pod and keep pods to four so nobody hides.
Horseshoe
Discussion-led lessons. Every student sees every other, and you can walk into the middle.
Paired rows
The compromise: think-pair-share works, but the room still faces the board.
How to seat a class
- Place students with hearing, sight or attention needs in the front third first.
- Separate known disruption pairs before you think about anything else.
- Mix attainment within pods so peer explanation happens naturally.
- Leave one floating desk for new arrivals and one-off exclusions.
- Keep a clear path from your desk to every student in under five steps.
Rotating the plan
Save the desk layout once and only change the names each term. Rotating pods clockwise is the fastest fair reshuffle, and it keeps the accessibility placements you already made.
Questions
Is this classroom seating chart maker free for teachers?
Yes. Paste your class list, arrange the desks and export a chart at no cost. Paid plans only matter if you keep many classes saved or need unmarked print exports.
How often should I change a classroom seating plan?
Most teachers rotate every half term, or sooner if behaviour or group work demands it. Keeping the layout saved means a rotation takes a minute.
Can I print a seating chart for a substitute teacher?
Yes — export the plan with names shown as they appear on the register, so a cover teacher can take attendance from the sheet alone.
Build it in the browser instead
Paste your guest list, drag the tables where they really sit, export a print-ready chart. Free to start.
Open the seating chart maker