Barb | 2012/08/25

Great ideas. Another way, in place of sticky notes, is to list names (spread out) on a page, laminate the page, cut the names apart, and use the Velcro dot pieces to place names on the seating chart. This is more durable. Another way is to laminate the seating chart, and use the Velcro names. Another option is to laminate a blank sheet that shows the room outline (walls, windows, doors, etc.) Again with all laminated and cut, all movable items in room can be moved around if you rearrange the desks, teacher area, etc. In this case where you do not want permanent items placed, use a light 2-sided sticky tape. The master can be used over and over, year after year. Tami, I really like the color-coded students and will implement that myself.

Pattie | 2012/08/24

I have tried all methods. My problem is that the labels stick then tear, and the sticky notes lose their sticky and fall off. Any suggestions?

Tami | 2012/08/24

I have been using this same sticky note seating method for many years, with a few modifications. 1) I use 3 colors to indicate special needs, GT and on level students. This helps me quickly make new seating arrangements each grading period. 2) I put last year's states assessment score on the bottom right corner and the 6wks grades in the bottom left (adding to the list of grades each grading period) 3) I write the student names in dark black and the scores in a light pencil. This way I can photo copy the seating chart for a sub and the scores do not appear on the photo copy when copied on the lightest setting.

Virginia | 2012/08/24

I print a blank seating chart with the desks as blank rectangles and usually some visual references on it such as the location of my desk and the board. Then I put all the students names on little sticky notes cut in half. This takes a while, but I only have to do it once a year, so worth it. I put the sticky notes in the right place on the seating chart and I then put the whole thing in a sheet protector. I stick all of seating charts on a clipboard. I can use it to walk around the room and mark down assessments as students work (using skinny dry erase markers). I can also use it to keep track of who answered first in a game or how many points each team has. (my desks are often in groups). And when a sub comes, I leave it on my desk for an easy visual reference to figure out who the kids are and where they should be. I've used this system multiple years.