Simply Boho ABC's Criss Cross Applesauce Rug
Simply Boho ABC's Criss Cross Applesauce Rug
- Description
- Classroom Design
- Delivery About 3 Weeks
The Simply Boho ABC Criss Cross Applesauce Rug puts the full alphabet on the classroom floor in 26 botanical hexagon seat spots. Each hexagon has a warm wood-tone frame, a bold white uppercase letter, and a detailed illustration of ferns, leaves, and berries inside.
The hexagonal seat format is the design choice that makes this rug distinctive in the alphabet seating category. Where rectangular grid rugs organize children in rows, the hexagon spots create a more organic, honeycomb-style arrangement that feels less regimented while still giving every child a clearly defined personal space with their own letter.
| Size | Seats | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 6' x 8'4 | 26 seats | Smaller classrooms, Pre-K and kindergarten |
| 7'6 x 12' | 26 seats | Full class circle time, generous personal space per child |
Classroom Seating Overview
Designed to comfortably support typical classroom seating by grade level. Actual seating may vary depending on student size and classroom layout.
| Rug Size | Kindergarten | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6' x 8'4 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 18 |
| 7'6 x 12' | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
The botanical illustration inside each hexagon gives the rug a level of visual detail that rewards close looking. Children seated on their letter discover a different arrangement of ferns, leaves, and berries inside their hexagon, the kind of small variation that makes a child's seat feel like their own rather than interchangeable with every other spot on the rug. That sense of individual ownership over a defined personal space is a quiet but meaningful contribution to the classroom community-building work that early elementary teachers do all year.
The black ground anchors the design in a way that a white or cream ground would not. The deep contrast makes the white letters immediately legible from any point in the room, keeps the green botanicals vivid and saturated, and gives the overall design a richness that makes it a natural fit for the cottagecore and modern boho classroom aesthetics that dominate teacher social media and classroom reveal content right now.
Teaching Ideas
Assign each child a letter hexagon at the start of the year and use that letter throughout daily routines. Call everyone sitting on a vowel to line up first, ask children on consonant spots to share their thinking, or use letter assignments for morning attendance and transition management. The letter-per-child format makes every phonics warm-up personal - when a child is asked what sound their letter makes, they are connected to their own spot on the floor rather than pointing at a wall chart.
The fern, leaf, and berry illustrations inside each hexagon open natural vocabulary and observation discussions that connect to science curriculum. Ask children to name the plants they can see in their hexagon, identify which ones have smooth edges versus jagged edges, or find a classmate whose hexagon has a different plant arrangement. For classrooms running nature study, botany, or environmental science units, the rug provides a permanent floor-level visual reference that connects literacy and science in the same design.
With every letter of the alphabet present across the 26 hexagons, the rug supports a full range of sequencing and word-building activities at floor scale. Ask children to walk from their hexagon to the one that comes before or after their letter in the alphabet, spell a simple word by standing on each letter in sequence, or identify all the letters in a given word and have those children stand simultaneously. Physical navigation of the alphabet builds sequencing fluency that transfers directly to reading and spelling development.
Specifications & Certifications
| • Made in the U.S.A. by Flagship Carpets | • Class I Flammability/Fire Rating passed |
| • Highest fiber density, infusion dye process | • Indoor Air Quality passed |
| • Anti-microbial and anti-static treatment | • Bound and double-stitched with nylon edge yarn |
| • Scotchgard protector for soil resistance | • Item CA2041-28SG (6' x 8'4") / CA2041-44SG (7'6" x 12') |
Classroom rugs serve a very different purpose than rugs made for homes or decorative spaces. Every SensoryEdge rug is designed specifically for learning environments, where students sit, move, and learn together every single day.
What Makes a Rug a True Classroom Rug
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Intentional spacing Each seat is sized to support personal space and healthy classroom routines, not just aesthetics. |
Colors chosen for focus Thoughtfully selected palettes that engage young learners without creating visual overload or distraction. |
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Materials built for daily use Engineered for constant foot traffic, active kids, and years of classroom life. |
Sizes planned for real classrooms Not adapted from home décor, but built to fit actual classroom layouts from the start. |
Many rugs sold online are home décor products repurposed for classroom use. SensoryEdge rugs are designed with teachers and students in mind from day one - and that difference shows up every morning at circle time.
If you’re furnishing a classroom, therapy space, or early learning environment, choosing a rug designed specifically for that purpose makes a meaningful difference throughout the school year.
This rug is made to order and ships directly from the manufacturer in Georgia. Estimated production time/ground delivery is about 3 Weeks. Once your order ships, we’ll email you tracking information so you can follow it every step of the way.
Choosing the right classroom rug is about more than picking a design you love. A little planning now helps make sure your rug fits your space, your schedule, and your classroom routine.
A Few Things to Consider Before Ordering
| 📏 Have you measured your space? Classroom rugs come in multiple sizes. Measuring ahead of time prevents surprises — be sure to allow room for walkways, furniture, and doors to open comfortably. |
| 🚚 Have you checked the shipping timeline? Some rugs are in stock and ship within one or two business days. Others are made to order and may take longer. If timing matters, check our Quick Ship options for faster delivery. |
| 🧹 Are you comfortable with routine cleaning? Classroom rugs are built for daily use, but regular vacuuming and occasional spot cleaning will keep yours looking its best all year long. |
| 🧼 Do you have a simple cleaning solution on hand? Accidents happen. A basic carpet spot cleaner is all you need to handle most spills quickly and keep your classroom fresh. |
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As classroom rug specialists since 2003, our goal is to help you choose a rug that works beautifully in real learning spaces — not just in photos. If you have questions about sizing, shipping, or finding the right fit for your classroom, we’re always happy to help. |
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