A Rug for Your Classroom
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Learning starts on the Classroom Rug
When choosing a classroom area rug it is important to think of classroom management. The rug needs to be big enough for all of the children in the classroom to sit comfortably. A rug in the classroom must withstand lots of wear and tear. It needs to be easy to clean and have a non-slip backing.
But maybe the most important thing is that anything in a classroom should be educational and the rugs that I suggest in this article are all educational. Each rug can help to enhance learning for children at each different grade. You will find rugs for Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade and Third Grade.
Come choose the best area rug for your classroom...
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Sunny Day Kindergarten Classroom Rug
Best Kindergarten Classroom Rug
Kindergarteners are learning their numbers and letters. This large classroom area rug features the numbers 1 to 10 on clouds surrounding a sun. The 26 letters of the alphabet form the border and are ideal for assigning seats. In my classroom we change seats each day. This helps the children learn each of the letters. I have the children's names written on magnets. Each day the children's names are moved down until each child has had a chance to sit on each letter.
Sunny Day Oval Carpet - 8'3" x 11'8"
The Sunny Day oval carpet is the perfect classroom rug for kindergarten because of its simple symmetrical design and its focus on letters and numbers. This classroom rug is made with antibacterial material with a non-slip backing that resists wrinkling. Though this area rug comes in several sizes, I recommend that you purchase the largest one so that you have room for all the children to fit on the carpet.
Geometry of Classroom Area Rugs
Which shape is best for a classroom carpet?
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The shape of the rug in your classroom can really make a difference in how your classroom management. A round or oval rug can help the children find seats in a circle. This is ideal for Morning Meeting and other times when you wish the children to feel that everyone is included in the conversation.
A square or rectangular rug creates more seating space for rows of students to sit for lessons, story hour or other situations where the teacher is conducting lessons.
Around the Block First Grade Rug
Best Classroom Rug for First Grade
First Graders are learning letters and numbers. This classroom rug has numbers for the children to sit on when gathered for circle time. Each child can be assigned a number to sit on. This will leave the letters in the middle open for letter work.
Sitting on the classroom rug, children can easily see all the letters. Ask three children to stand on the three letters that form the word "cat". Then choose three more child for the next word.
Your classroom run can become an independent learning center as children become more and more familiar with the number and letters. Letters are written in both upper and lower cast letters.
Around the Block Rug - 7.67 Foot x 10.75 Foot Rectangle
Amazon Price: $354.99 (as of 05/30/2012)
This classroom rug is large enough for 19 children to sit each on a square forming an L shape or for 26 teachers and children to form a circle.
I always try to teach my children not to eat on the rug but you will find that sometimes spills occur. This classroom rug is made from Stainmaster nylon cut pile that will resist stains.
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Calendar Time Second Grade Classroom Rug
Calender Rug for the Second Grade Classroom
Not only is the calendar rug good for creating calendars, It also works wonderfully for graphing. Be sure to purchase the accompanying carpet squares.
Calendar Rug Rectangle 8'4" x 13'4"
Amazon Price: $404.96 (as of 05/30/2012)
Third Grade Multiplication Table Rug
The Best Rug for a Third Grade Classroom
Third Graders are learning to Multiply. Having a handy reference will spark interest in learning the times tables. Form a circle around the outside of the Multiplication Rug. The teacher calls out a multiplication problem. One child stands on the product. When all of the numbers in eigher a row or a column are covered the children in that row those children are chosen to do something special. (First to go to recess?) The others looking on can help direct those who need help.
Multiplication Kids Rug - Size 5ft 3in x 7ft 6in
Amazon Price: $120.00 (as of 05/30/2012)
Start back to school with an area rug for your third grade classroom. Third graders are learning multiplication. This classroom rug is the perfect decoration while at the same time doubling as a teaching tool. Made of durable and easy to clean nylon, the Multiplication Classroom Rug has a non-skid backing for added safety. It is available in two sizes. I recommend that you purchase the larger size so that all of the children will fit easily on the rug for circle time.
Math on the Rug
Skip Counting Area Rug
Some children's classroom area rugs are designed to help you teach math. With a Noah's Arc theme, skip counting by two's just comes logically. Have the children take turns skipping on the animal squares as they skip count by 2's.
Geography on the Rug
Childrens Classroom Rugs
A Children's Classroom Rug can be a focal point for teaching geography. Where in the world are we? Just take a look at the rug and compare your location with that of a story you are reading. Do the characters in the story live near you or farther away?
Which grade do you teach?
No matter which grade you teach children's classroom rugs define the space for you to gather with your children.
Carpet Squares
Teaching and Learning with Carpet Squares
Carpets are treated with "Carpet Guard" which is comparable to StainmasterŽ.
Meets NFPA 253, Class I fire code requirements
The Anti-Microbial treatment minimizes product deterioration and odors
Affordable Classroom Area Rugs
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Money for Classroom Rugs!
Help pay for Classroom Area Rugs
High quality learning rugs are expensive so how will classroom teachers be able to afford to buy a rug?
Adopt-A-Classroom
Adopt-A-Classroom partners donors with teachers so you can have funds to purchase critical resources and materials for your classroom. Adopt-A-Classroom directs 100% of all donations, grants and fundraising to classroom teachers, and your school donation is tax deductible.2 points
Grants for a Classroom Carpet | eHow.com
Grants for a Classroom Carpet. When most people think about educational grants available to teachers, they think of grants that will help teachers and students complete projects or go on field trips. However, the classroom environment is as important to learning as are the field trips and hands-on l...2 points
DonorsChoose.org: An online charity connecting you to classrooms in need
DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy to help students in need through school donations2 points
Which rug would you like to buy?
Chattering on the Rug
Discussions on the Classroom Rug
Here is my favorite run. As many of you may know, I love teaching with a Frog Theme so the Frog Pond Rug would be my choice for the perfect classroom rug.
Come on over to the rug to start your day. Sit on a carpet square and discuss your favorite style of classroom rug. What do you find most important in a rug for your classroom? Will you put up with just any old rug or do you want a dual purpose classroom rug that invites your children to learn letters, numbers, multiplication, geography and more.
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JziE Mar 25, 2012 @ 11:30 pm | delete
- love the design
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elizabethknows
Mar 25, 2012 @ 10:51 am | delete
- Very cute concepts.
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CruiseReady Nov 16, 2011 @ 2:50 pm | delete
- Love the geography one!
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CreativeArtist Nov 6, 2011 @ 10:20 pm | delete
- Classroom rugs are great for story time and for learning. Great idea!
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vallain Nov 6, 2011 @ 2:12 pm | delete
- These are great for libraries too, for the children's area. The ABC one would look good next to a bookshelf full of alphabet books.
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Teaching starts on the Classroom Rug
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