A Fresh Start: Area Rug for a Thriving Montessori Classroom!
Help me give my students two durable and appropriately sized area rugs that transform my classroom into an even more effective and student-centered learning environment.
$735 goal
This project expired on October 4, 2025.
This project expired on October 4, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Imagine a classroom where every student feels comfortable, engaged, and ready to learn. In my 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade Montessori classroom, we strive to create an environment that fosters independence, collaboration, and a deep love for learning. A crucial element of this environment is a comfortable and clean space for our students to work and gather.
As we approach the new school year, I'm eager to provide my students with a fresh, healthy, and inspiring space to begin their learning journey.
In a Montessori classroom, our learning environment is designed for independent exploration and collaborative discovery. Our current classroom rug has seen better days. It's old, worn, and has developed noticeable patches due to humidity. This not only creates an uninviting atmosphere, but also raises health concerns for my students.
In our Montessori classroom, students frequently work with manipulatives, often spreading out their materials on the floor to engage deeply with their work plans. Group lessons and collaborative activities also regularly take place on our rug. With two distinct groups of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders, we desperately need two area rugs to adequately accommodate all students and provide ample space for them to lay out their materials. Having two designated areas, with new rugs, will allow for smoother navigation and better organization within our open classroom setting.
By replacing our old rug with two new, clean area rugs, we can:
1. Create a healthier learning environment
2. Enhance comfort and engagement
3. Improve classroom organization
Your generous contribution would directly impact my students' ability to learn effectively and thrive in our Montessori environment. Thank you for considering helping us start the year fresh!
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
60 students impacted
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