By Julie Smith
- seating charts
- guided reading groups
- math groups
- project groups
- partners
- and more!
Seating Chart Template:
I opened a freestyle canvas and used the web search to find an image of a square to represent a student desk (Search: square png). I resized the square by pinching the image until it was the size I needed and then I duplicated the square 19 times (to equal 20 students in the class). To duplicate an image, double tap the image and tap duplicate. I arranged the squares to represent the desk arrangement in the classroom. To get the + in the middle of the square, I tapped the text tool and typed the plus (+) sign. I enlarged the + by pushing apart my thumb and pointer finger on the image and then positioned each + in the middle of the square. I saved the template to the camera roll. Next, I opened a new canvas and inserted the saved image as a background. I did this because I didn’t want the “desks” to move once I added the names. Finally, I used the text tool to add student names. These were the only moveable pieces on the canvas that I could rearrange whenever I needed. Notice how I color coded boys=blue and girls=purple. This is a good strategy if you want to evenly spread students throughout your classroom☺At a glance, it is easy to see the spread.
Reading Group Template:
I opened a grid, skipped the prompt to add images and selected the three column grid since I had three reading groups. Instead of using the grid, you could always use the drawing tool to draw your lines to separate the groups. Next, I used the text tool to add the title Reading Groups at the top. Then I used the built in image search to find images of the names of my reading groups: The Koala, The Giraffes and The Lions (you can always use text instead of images). Finally I added the names using the text tool.
Math Group Template:
How I created it:
I opened a freestyle canvas and used the web search to find the folder png images (Search: folder png). You can use any type of image with a flat surface for this part, I just happened to choose file folders. Once I added the images and the text Math Groups, I saved the template to the camera roll. Next, I opened a new canvas and inserted the saved image as a background. I did this because I didn’t want the folders to move once I added the names. Finally, I used the text tool to add student names. These were the only moveable pieces on the canvas that I could rearrange whenever I needed.
Project Groups Template:
How I created it:
This one is EASY. I opened a freestyle canvas, added the title Project Groups using the text tool and then used the drawing tool to add the group numbers. Finally, I added the student names. To get the colored background behind the text, tap the following icon:
Of course you could make yours more visually appealing but this is a nice, quick way to get your groups organized. Notice how I color coded boys=blue and girls=pink. This is a good visual to ensure you have a nice gender balance in each group☺
Partners Template:
How I created it:
This is the most basic out of all the templates I created! I opened a freestyle canvas and just used the text tool to add everything you see in the image above. I color coded students by ability: Purple=above grade level, green=on grade level, red=below grade level. This makes it easy to create heterogenous partner groups!
Saving for Future Use:
Project on the Board
