Make carpet time clearer and more consistent with these simple carpet expectation visuals, designed to help children understand what is expected during whole-class teaching and group discussions.
These easy-to-use prompts give children a visual reminder of the key skills they need when learning together on the carpet — helping to build independence without constantly having to repeat the instructions.
🪑 SIT
A visual reminder to get settled and ready to learn.
👀 LOOK
Encourages children to look towards the person speaking, the teacher or the learning taking place.
👂 LISTEN
A reminder to listen carefully when someone else is talking.
✋ RAISE YOUR HAND
Encourages children to wait for their turn and signal when they would like to contribute.
💬 TALK
A reminder that carpet time is also about sharing ideas, answering questions and joining in with discussion.
Visual reminders can help make classroom expectations clear without interrupting the flow of your lesson. They are particularly useful for younger children who are still developing their talking, listening and turn-taking skills.
Use them to:
Establish carpet-time routines
Support whole-class teaching
Encourage active listening
Develop turn-taking skills
Support talking and listening
Give children an independent reminder of expectations
Create consistent language across the classroom
Display the visuals together near your carpet area, introduce each expectation individually, or refer to them throughout the day as part of your classroom routine.
Simple visuals. Clear expectations. Better carpet time.
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Make carpet time calmer, more comfortable and more inclusive with these simple carpet sitting visuals designed to give children different ways to sit and engage during whole-class teaching.
Instead of expecting every child to sit in exactly the same position, these visual prompts encourage children to choose a sitting position that works for them while still keeping their body safe, settled and ready to learn.
🏔️ Mountain Sitting
A visual prompt for children who prefer to sit with their legs crossed or in a stable, upright position.
🧜♀️ Mermaid Sitting
A comfortable alternative sitting position where both legs are tucked to one side.
🧺 Basket Sitting
A visual prompt encouraging children to sit with their legs tucked in, creating a small "basket" shape with their body.
The visuals can be displayed around your carpet area, used as individual prompts, or introduced as part of your classroom routines.
Children don't all find the same sitting position comfortable — and that's okay! Giving them a small number of clear choices can help reduce fidgeting, improve listening and create a more positive approach to carpet time.
These visuals are particularly useful for:
Whole-class teaching
Story time
Circle time
Carpet discussions
Assemblies and group activities
Supporting children who find sitting still challenging
Establishing consistent classroom routines
A simple way to teach children: choose your sitting position, get comfortable, and get ready to learn.
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