Help me give my students a colorful classroom rug as a welcoming place to learn and explore all there is to navigate in wonderful Kindergarten.
$769 goal
This project expired on October 24, 2025.
This project expired on October 24, 2025.
My Project
A new rug for my kindergarten classroom in a Title I school would provide a vital foundation for creating a warm, welcoming, and engaging learning environment. In early childhood education, the rug serves as a central gathering place for group instruction, story time, social-emotional learning, and community-building activities. For many students in Title I schools, a clean, comfortable, and colorful rug creates a sense of security and belonging that is essential for fostering positive classroom culture and promoting student engagement. It also supports structured learning routines and helps children develop spatial awareness, social skills, and self-regulation. This investment would directly enhance the quality of instruction, contribute to a nurturing school climate, and help meet the developmental needs of young learners during a critical stage of growth.
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
24 students impacted
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