Can you vacuum over sit spots?

-You can absolutely vacuum over SitSpots without having to pick them up and reattach them afterwards. Custodians LOVE SitSpots because they can be vacuumed over without lifting, shifting and/or peeling; and they don’t leave a sticky duct/masking tape residue behind on the carpeting.

How do you get sit spots to stick to a rug?

Installing SitSpots are as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Place spots ROUGH side up on your carpet and slide them to the desired position.
2. Turn spots over – ROUGH SIDE DOWN and adjust again if needed– once satisfied – press the spots down.
3. Use a cylinder type object to roll over spots ex: rolling pin, wooden dowel, etc.

What are SIT spots made of?

Sometimes called sit spots or floor dots, one side of these clever beauties is made from the same hook-and-loop material as Velcro. Press them down onto the standard flat carpet you find in most classrooms, and they’ll stay put until you move them.

What are sit spots for classroom?

SitSpots are removable “spots” that attach to classroom carpeting without the use of any adhesives, and can be used as markers to identify where students should sit or stand. They come in a variety of shapes such as footprints, basic circles, and strips (non-adhesive tapes).

How do you get rid of sit spots?

Pre-treat any stains on each spot, prior to laundering, using Tide-To-Go Pens or your favorite stain remover. Place SitSpots into your washing machine (do not place with other garments or inside a laundry bag) and select any cycle. Air dry your spots or place them in your dryer on any cycle.

Can you write on sit spots?

SitSpots® can be personalized or decorated to fit your classroom needs and/or themes. We recommend using Sharpie® Oil Based Permanent Paint Pens / Markers for this task. This is permanent ink and cannot be removed or washed out.

How do you get students to sit in a circle?

Once you get them positioned to where you want them, flip them over to rough side down and they’ll instantly begin attaching themselves to the carpeting, rugs, or mats. Firmly press them down concentrating on their edges. Blue stars are placed as markers or places in this picture forming a circle.

Why are classroom rugs important?

Reducing Noise Hard floors and walls tend to echo when there’s a lot of commotion inside a busy classroom. In order to help buffer the noise and make the room feel quieter, even amongst the chaos, try a Carpet. Rugs help with noise reduction, absorbing sound, rather than throwing it around.

How do you clean sit spots?

Care of SitSpots®:

1. Vacuum periodically.
2. Spot treat prior to washing – using Tide gel pens, Spray & Wash, etc.
3. Machine wash 2-3 times per year (without other garments or inside of laundry bags) on any cycle; air or machine dry.
4. Use scissors to trim away any frayed threads along the edges of the SitSpots®

How do you clean Velcro dots?

SitSpots can be vacuumed over without disturbing them; provided that they adhere properly to your carpeting. Clean SitSpots periodically using baby wipes. We recommend that you launder your SitSpots 2 – 3 times per year.

What is the sit spot?

What is a sit spot? A sit spot is simply a favourite place in nature (or looking out a window at nature) that is visited regularly to cultivate awareness, expand senses and study patterns of local plants, birds, trees, and animals. The practice supports mindfulness, builds routine and increases focus.

How do you keep students engaged on the carpet?

I laminate them and tape them down on the carpet. When the kids sit on the carpet they each sit on a shape. It helps keep them spaced out enough that they don’t bother each other. In the beginning of the year I will call them to leave the carpet by the color or shape they are sitting on.

Why sitting in a circle is good?

Circular seating arrangements can help instill a sense of belonging within class- room communities with overall positive effects on learning, emotions, and well- being.

What is a sit spot?

A sit spot is simply a favourite place in nature (or looking out a window at nature) that is visited regularly to cultivate awareness, expand senses and study patterns of local plants, birds, trees, and animals. The practice supports mindfulness, builds routine and increases focus.

What is a spot in nature?

A sit spot (or secret spot) is simply a favorite place in nature that you visit regularly to cultivate awareness as you expand your senses and study patterns of local plants, birds, trees, animals, etc.

Should carpets be in classrooms?

According to the above-mentioned Schapiro study, 77 percent of teachers agree that carpet helps prevent falls and injuries and makes a classroom safer. Not only do fewer slips and falls occur with carpeting, but when they do happen the chances of injury are greatly diminished on a soft floorcovering.

Is carpet good for classroom?

Carpeting deadens noise and lowers sound levels. This is important for the learning environment, and carpeting does a better job of this than any other flooring. No echoes, no click-clack of shoes, no bouncing of sound of the floors are great reasons to use carpeting in a classroom.

Can you wash Velcro dots?

Washing it isn’t a big deal, as long as you do it right. First, remove debris from the “hook” portion of the Velcro using a stiff brush (like an old toothbrush), crochet hook, or another Velcro strip. Then you can either soak it in hot water for a while or stick the Velcro straight into the washing machine!

Which side of Velcro gets dirtier?

The hook side of the fastener has a strong affinity for the fuzzy loop side. Unfortunately, that affinity also attracts a range of items. Over time, the hooks can collect lint, string, hair and other unsightly debris. Dirty hook and loop can make an otherwise clean item look old and tired.