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Classroom seating chart maker

Put the roster on a desk map you can change later.

Classroom seating chart maker for rows, pairs, or groups — import your roster, place names on desks, and print a map for substitutes.

Roster.csv · 24 unlabeledRoom 12 · sub folder readyPeriod 3 · 28 students
Whiteboard.jpgRoster.csv24 unlabeledStudentRowDeskMaya Okonkwo1front?Kenji Mori1TBDPriya Shah2TBDJordan Park3away AlexAlex Chen33?Elena Rossi-transferDaniel Hale2quiet?Maya needsthe board?Front rowKeep Jordanaway from Alex?Transfermid-term?Names not on the desksWHITEBOARDTEACHERAISLEA1A2A3A4B1B2B3B403MayaKenjiPriya04POD 03 · FRONT ROWMaya OkonkwoKenji MoriPriya ShahDOOR28 seated · 4 unlabeledSub folder readyImport · Seat · PrintBEFORE · ROSTER + UNLABELED DESKSAFTER · ROOM 12 · NAMES ON DESKS
Why it is hard

Moving two students should not mean redrawing the chart.

Paper maps and whiteboard photos go stale after week one. Keep desks on a chart, names on seats, and reprint when the roster changes.

Feature 01

A desk layout that matches your room

Rows, pairs, or groups, with aisles you actually walk during class.

  • Place individual desks or tables in rows, pairs, or small groups
  • Leave aisles wide enough for fire drills and lab equipment
  • Mark the teacher desk and board so front-row choices are obvious
  • Duplicate last term’s layout when the furniture stays the same
WHITEBOARDTEACHERAISLEFIRE DRILL
Feature 02

Roster import and seating rules

Put names on seats, instead of sticky notes on a photo of the whiteboard.

  • Import CSV from your SIS or a simple name list
  • Seat students who need front access or quiet partners first
  • Keep conflicting pairs apart with a quick look at the chart
  • Move one student without rebuilding the entire map
PERIOD 3 · 28FRONTSEPARATEMaya OkonkwoFront access03Kenji MoriFront row03Priya ShahQuiet partner03Jordan ParkSeparate from Alex12Elena RossiTransfer-Seated this period · 24Unlabeled · 403
Feature 03

Print for substitutes and co-teachers

A clear map on a clipboard beats guessing desk numbers.

  • Print a letter-size chart for the sub folder
  • Export a list sorted by row for attendance checks
  • Share a view link with co-teachers when you team-teach
  • Update once after transfers and reprint
PRINTLISTLINKSUBLetter chartBY ROWA Maya · KenjiB PriyaC JordanAttendanceView linkCo-teacherSub folderSub folder · co-teacher
How it works

How to make a classroom seating chart

01

Lay out the desks

Place desks in rows, pairs, or groups so the map matches the room, including aisles and the teacher desk.

02

Import the roster

Upload a CSV or type names in. Seat students who need front access or quiet partners first.

03

Print and update

Print a copy for the sub folder. When someone moves, drag them to a new desk and print again.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I import a student roster?

Yes. Import CSV from your SIS or a simple name list, then drag students onto desks or assign them in batches.

Can I rearrange desks without starting over?

Yes. Move a desk or a student independently. The rest of the room stays put, so a mid-term change is a drag, not a redraw.

Can I print a chart for substitutes?

Yes. Export a letter-size chart for the sub folder, plus a list sorted by row for attendance checks.

Can co-teachers see the same chart?

Yes. Share a view link so a co-teacher or specialist can open the same seating map without editing it.

Set up your class seating chart

Place desks, import your roster, and print a map you can update all term.