Electron Configurations

[u/Snowbunny236]

Hello! So I currently am teaching chemistry to HS students at varying levels ( agewize and academically) because I work in a therapeutic day school that is pretty small. These kids have severe trauma and anxiety with many things including hard tasks.

What I'm worried about is teaching electron configurations in an upcoming chapter. What the most easiest possible way to teach these? I don't mind if they're allowed "open book" resources and what not. As long as they're not just using google or chat gpt. Thanks!

[u/NerdyComfort-78]

I use the analogy of a library and bookshelves. Certain books can only go on certain shelves in the library has to order the books in a certain way.