Help me give my students defined learning spaces. We are requesting one large rug for whole group meetings and individual rugs for a kindergarten classroom. These items will help teach personal space and provide anchored learning areas.
In our kindergarten classroom, having a large area rug with a designated spot for each student is essential for creating a sense of personal space and structure. Young children are still learning how to navigate shared environments, and having a clearly defined space helps them feel secure, reduces conflicts, and promotes focus during group lessons. It also supports classroom management by giving students a consistent, predictable place to gather for instruction.
Additionally, having four smaller rugs available for workstations and independent activities allows students to spread out comfortably around the room.
These rugs provide cozy, inviting spaces that encourage engagement, support individual choice, and help minimize distractions. Clearly defined work areas foster a sense of independence and responsibility, which are critical skills for young learners as they develop self-regulation and collaboration skills.
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Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Daisies on Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Seats 32
• Amazon Business
$319.99
1
$319.99
Noahas Door Mat Indoor Entrance,2x3 Shaggy Small Green Area Rugs for Entryway,Non-Slip Fluffy Entry Bedroom Rug,Soft Plush Bedside Throw Kids Carpet
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Noahas Door Mat Indoor Entrance,2x3 Shaggy Small Teal Blue Area Rugs for Entryway,Non-Slip Fluffy Entry Bedroom Rug,Soft Plush Bedside Throw Kids Carpet
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Noahas Fluffy Purple Rugs for Bedroom Girls,Door Mat Indoor Entrance,2x3 Shaggy Small Non-Slip Entryway Entry Area Rugs,Soft Plush Bedside Throw Kids Carpet Home Decor
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Noahas Fluffy Hot Pink Rugs for Bedroom Girls,Door Mat Indoor Entrance,2x3 Shaggy Small Non-Slip Entryway Entry Area Rugs,Soft Plush Bedside Throw Kids Carpet Home Decor
• Amazon Business
$9.96
1
$9.96
Materials cost
$377.92
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$26.64
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.67
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$440.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$77.69
Total project goal
$517.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$517.92
7 Donors
-$258.87
Donations toward project cost
-$220.19
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$38.68
Matching donations from our partners
-$258.87
Match offers toward project cost
-$220.04
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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