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.
Digital resource — no physical product will be delivered.
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.
Digital resource — no physical product will be delivered.