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Ways to Sit
Examples of ways your students may sit during Rug Time! This is a part of our bigger Rug Time Series.
Participate
Children sitting on a carpet watching their teacher. One of them has raised their hand to ask a question. This demonstrates the classroom rule Participate.
Keep Your Eyes on the Speaker
Children sitting on a carpet listening to another student present. Their eyes are on the student as they present. This demonstrates the classroom rule Keep Your Eyes on the Speaker.
Follow Directions the First Time
Image demonstrates children sitting on a rug around their teacher. The teacher has her pointer finger at her mouth to demonstrate that it is time to quiet down.
Keep Your Hands and Feet to Yourself
Children sitting side-by-side with legs crossed. Image demonstrates the classroom rule Keep Your Hands and Feet to Yourself.
Active Listening on the Floor
Three kids sitting cross-legged on the floor to demonstrate Active Listening.
Listen to Your Teacher
Teacher reading a book to her class. Demonstrates children actively listening to their teacher.
Rug Rules
Three children sitting cross-legged showing one rug position.