When I taught in a multi-grade setting with four grades, my goal was to stay ahead of my students so they would not have to wait for me each time we changed subjects. Planning ahead made this goal possible. Permitting students to be seated in any desk they choose may lead to disorder. It is best not to change assigned seats once they have been assigned. Certain students may need to sit in the front of the classroom.
Students accomplish the most by following a routine seating plan.
Plan to keep students constructively busy so they will not be tempted to misbehave. Plan well by anticipating possible behavior problems and deciding ahead of time how you will deal with them. Being unprepared to deal with disciplinary needs hinders the opportunity for effective education. Good preparation and planning will find you one step ahead of the students rather than two steps behind. Students quickly sense when a teacher is hesitant in his teaching.