Carpet squares are small, individual pieces of carpeting used in early childhood schools & daycare settings. The purpose of carpet squares is to provide each child with their own space when sitting on the floor while still being in a group. Unlike a classroom rug, where everyone sits together, carpet squares are spread out, providing children with more personal space. This allows them to move and wiggle around without disturbing anyone around them, which ultimately helps students stay focused on the task or lesson at hand. Carpet squares are easy to set out for students & cleaning them up takes seconds. Teachers can use them for many different activities throughout the day.
At Today’s Classroom, we understand the importance of providing your young students with a comfortable space to sit when being seated on the floor. For this reason, we carry a variety of floor seating options for students of all ages. From colorful carpet squares for classrooms to large bean bag chairs, we have what you are looking for.
Carpet Squares for Circle Time & Group Learning
Classroom squares are great to incorporate into your daily routine. They are especially popular during circle time, calendar, and group reading. Choose from our popular styles that encourage learning & keep students organized:
- Alphabet - Each square has a single, large letter of the alphabet stitched into it. The letters are easy to read and come in fun fonts & bright colors.
- Circular - Carpet “squares” that are circles, perfect for small students. They resemble spots and are available in 12” or 16”.
- Square - 12” or 16” square pieces with pointed or rounded corners.
- Numbers & Shapes - Large shapes and numbers are stitched into the carpet squares in bright colors, making them easy to see.
- Bilingual - Displays the written word for colors, numbers, animals, shapes, and more in English and Spanish.
Adding Carpet Squares to Your Classroom Routines
Carpet squares are a simple accessory that can easily amplify your daily classroom routines. By adding them into your classroom, you are enhancing:
- Classroom management - Individual carpet squares are a great way to keep control of your classroom. Classroom management is extremely important & can be difficult when working with young students. By providing students with their own space, teachers are preventing personal space issues. Carpet squares for classrooms also provide children with a calm and comfortable space where they can self-regulate.
- Student recognition - Teachers are constantly trying to fill every minute of the day with some sort of learning opportunity. Our classroom squares can be used to help students identify their letters, shapes & numbers. By telling a student which letter to go sit on, they are provided the opportunity to recognize and identify that letter. This is a great tool for teachers and allows them to switch up where students sit daily to continue practicing.
