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In the Pinwheel, students will be facing many different directions. For seat work or centers, this is a wonderful option. During direct instruction of whole group, a separate space in the classroom (i.e. teaching from the carpet) will be necessary.

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Classroom Seating Chart: Pinwheel

Almost like the Right Angle, but a little wider.

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Classroom Seating Chart: Obtuse

Shaped like a pair of glasses, this seating arrangements veers from the traditional straight lines you often see in the majority of classrooms. This seating arrangement allows for intimate book discussions or thought-provoking math revelations.

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Classroom Seating Chart: Looking for Learning

This is a typical grouping of desks into teams of 4. This setup works best when teams work together in cooperative learning activities or in competition with one team against another. Incorporating team-building activities into your curriculum is necessary in order for the students to “buy-in” to a team that may not necessarily consist of friends.

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Classroom Seating Chart: Four Square