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Group activities should energize your classroom, not overwhelm you. With our group maker, you can turn chaotic group work into a smooth, engaging experience, especially when combined with station rotations. Here’s how to set it up, step by step, so you can focus on what matters most: your students’ learning.

Step 1: Set up your groups

Start by opening the Group maker widget. If you haven’t already, add your class list in the settings. You can type names manually or use a saved list if you use the same groups often.

Once your list is ready, decide how many students you want in each group. For station rotations, aim for small teams, usually 3-5 students per group works best. Click ‘Generate’ and watch as it creates balanced groups instantly.

Step 2: Plan your station rotations

Now that your groups are set, it’s time to plan the rotations. Use the Timetable widget to map out how long students will spend at each station.

Make a screen that looks like this

Station 1: Storytelling
Station 2: Math games
Station 3: Science lab
Station 4: Art corner

Display the timetable on your screen so students can see the schedule at a glance.

A classroom schedule with rotations, a timer, and student groups for activities like storytelling and math games.

Step 3: Let’s rotate

Here’s where the magic happens. With the ‘Move Groups’ feature, you can rotate teams through stations without rearranging anything manually. Simply click the ‘Rotate Groups’ button, and each group will automatically move to the next station on your list.

Diagram showing four stations with names; arrows indicate new group assignments for each station.

To keep transitions smooth, use the Timer widget to signal when it’s time to switch. Set the timer for the duration of each station activity, and let it count down visibly for the class.

tip:

To maintain a productive atmosphere, use the Noise level widget to monitor classroom volume. Set a target noise level for group work, and let students self-regulate as they collaborate.

Ready to try it?

Group work doesn’t have to be complicated. With the Group maker and a few simple widgets, you can create a dynamic, organized, and inspiring classroom environment. Set up your first station rotation today and see the difference!

This screenshot shows what you can expect in our Group work template.

You can try it for yourself for free through our Group work template.

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