seat cushions

Many teachers have suggested the use of seat cushions, in the classrooms.  I have seen them used and they work wonders for students who need to sit on the ground for a long time. This is what I normally see:

 

But if these aren't readily available, a makeshift one can be made.  Sue, a retired teacher explained, "At one point I was buying kitchen seat cushions and placing Velcro on them so students could wipe their hands back and fourth during read-alouds"