Help me give my students a large area rug with a designated spot for each student and a small rug to encourage collaborative play.
$466 goal
This project expired on September 21, 2025.
This project expired on September 21, 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
My K-2 students need a large area rug with a designated spot for each student. Having a rug 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. The rug also supports classroom management by giving students a consistent, predictable place to gather for instruction.
These rugs would provide essential support for my students, fostering both structured learning and creative play.
Additionally, the car town rug is important for pretend play. I have a lot of boys who enjoy cars, and a car town rug would help support their play and learning. It could encourage collaborative play, imagination, and even math concepts like spatial awareness (such as following paths, counting cars, or sorting by size and color). Plus, it would create a space that feels like their own little world within the classroom, helping them feel more engaged and connected to the learning environment.
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
8 students impacted
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