The Heart Sampler Classroom Seating Rug gives every student their own heart-shaped spot. Bold white hearts on a black background create a high-contrast, visually clean seating layout that is immediately readable from anywhere in the room. Size Seats 6' x 8'4" 20 seats 7'6" x 12' 24 seats Classroom Seating Overview Designed to comfortably support typical classroom seating by grade level. Actual seating may vary depending on student size and classroom layout. Many classrooms allow for additional spacing based on seating preferences and daily activities. Size K 1st 2nd 3rd 6' x 8'4" 20 15 15 15 7'6" x 12' 24 24 24 22 Perfect for Pre-K through elementary classrooms, the Heart Sampler gives every child a seat shaped like something universally positive. The high-contrast black-and-white palette makes individual hearts easy to see and identify from a distance, which makes transitions to the rug faster and morning meeting easier to manage. The heart motif works particularly well in classrooms where social-emotional learning is woven into the daily routine. The design sends a quiet message about the values of the space every time students sit down. Teaching Ideas Social-emotional learning anchor Use the heart seats as the physical anchor for morning meeting discussions about feelings, kindness, and community. Ask students to sit on their heart when they share something they are grateful for, or to step on a heart when they want to make a positive pledge. The design reinforces the conversation without any additional materials. Counting and grouping by rows Count hearts by row, by column, or by total. Ask how many rows of four, how many groups of two, or how many hearts are in the first three rows. The grid layout makes number sense and basic multiplication visual and concrete without any extra manipulatives. Partner work and movement activities Use heart positions to assign partners quickly: "Find the person on the heart next to yours." Use them for movement breaks: "Walk to a new heart each time you hear a vowel." The defined spots make partner transitions faster and movement activities more structured than open floor space allows. Specifications & Certifications • Anti-static protection • Meets NFPA 253, Class 1 Firecode • Double-stitched serged edges • Carpet stain protection • Assists in allergen particle control • CRI Green Label Plus certified • Made by Flagship Carpets • Item FA3348
