Once you’ve had a few weeks to get to know your students, it’s the perfect time to take another look at your seating chart. In this replay episode, we’re sharing our best strategies for choosing a seating arrangement, using proximity to keep students on task, and recognizing when a seating setup that worked at first is no longer working for your classroom. We’ll help you make strategic seating changes that support smoother classroom management and a more productive learning environment.

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Related Episodes to Enjoy:

• Episode 102. Classroom Behavior Problems: How to Plan Ahead to Handle Them Effectively
• Episode 164. Why You Need a Classroom Carpet and How to Manage Student Behavior
• Episode 285. Positive Classroom Culture is Your Management Secret Weapon
• Episode 282. 3 Ways to Hold Students Accountable to Your Classroom Expectations

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