L shaped classroom layout

Arranging desks in an L shape is a flexible classroom seating design with many advantages over other configurations.

Arranging desks in L-shaped groups has advantages for both the students and the teacher.

L Shaped Classroom, Toddler Environment Design Idea

Classroom layout has such a big impact on the students' experiences and learning in the classroom. Here are some the things I took into consideration when planning my classroom set up, along with the different arrangements and their pros and cons.

Jillian Watto | L-shaped seating is great for whole group, turn and talk, small groups, jigsaw, fishbowl, and more! I received a request to share my… | Instagram

This post describes 4 classroom desk layouts, pros & cons of each and an explanation of the learning theory underpinning each layout. Which do you prefer?

This is my FAVORITE way to arrange my desks! I just put my chair in the L of each group for an instant small group, push the four middle ones out for an quick square/round shape...two desks from each group get folded in and I have instant group. SO VERSATILE!!!

Are you a new kindergarten teaceher? Maybe you're switching grade levels. Here are some classroom layout ideas for kindergarten.

This is a design of what my dream Preschool Classroom would look like.

In the following classroom layouts, we show multiple possible classroom seating arrangements. The traditional rows or columns configuration complements all class sizes, emphasizing teacher-centered instruction and an independent learning format. Other major classroom layouts are theater, banquet, boardroom, e-shape, u-shape, and t-shape.