When I think about an early childhood learning space, I think of things like desks, bookshelves, posters on the wall, bins of manipulatives, a chalkboard, etc.
But the many benefits of a classroom rug should not be overlooked. Many classrooms are sectioned off into spaces for specific purposes. And those spaces are frequently created with the use of a KidCarpet.com classroom rug.
A classroom rug is more than just a decoration. It can impact how students connect, learn, sit for various activities, and improve how they feel. KidCarpet.com offers Factory Direct, low priced, high quality classroom rugs that can set the stage for a successful and developmentally supportive learning space.
Rugs serve many purposes:
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Classroom Rugs can support classroom management. A Seating Rug with squares from KidCarpet.com gives every student their own sitting space. We try to make the squares on our rugs as close as possible to 2’ x 2’. This size, or slightly smaller, gives ample space for a student to sit inside comfortably and minimizes conflicts over “where to sit”. A Circle Time Rug can gather kids into a circle for a variety of circle time activities.
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Classroom Rugs can support learning in many different ways. The rugs can act as a passive learning tool. As kids sit or play on the rug for any number of activities, they can’t help but to absorb the lessons laid out in the design. KidCarpet.com offers Map Rugs to teach geography. We offer Alphabet Rugs to teach letters and basic reading skills in fun and unique ways. There are Number Rugs to teach numbers and math. And even Bilingual Rugs to help teach basic Spanish and Sign Language. Animal Rugs and Ocean Themed Rugs help expose young learners to various animals and creatures that live under the sea. Our Religious Rugs are perfect for a Sunday school or Christian early learning environment. We also offer some very simple designs or solid colors that can be calming and that some teachers prefer
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Some of our KidCarpet.com kids’ rugs designs can help teach friendship and diversity, such as our Hand in Hand Friendship Circle Rug. Some designs can help instill character, such as our World Character Rug. And we have designs that teach virtues, such as the Our World of Virtues Classroom Rug.
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Young kids spend surprising amount of time on the floor in many classrooms. And KidCarpet.com rugs can offer comfort, both emotional and physical, while also being made of exceptionally high quality and durable materials. Early education classrooms are high traffic areas. It is not uncommon for KidCarpet.com early education rugs to last 20 years or more (as witnessed in this guest blog post), making them a great long term investment. Stain resistance, mold and mildew resistance, and color fastness are also important. As one of our former customers said “I got this carpet in 2012 when I began teaching. When I left elementary grades, I gave it to a friend. I returned to kindergarten this year and knew without a doubt that this carpet was what I needed! It fits perfectly with my classroom space and adds that final touch to an authentic classroom with durability so it can be used over and over again!”
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Our rugs can act as a perfect spot for morning meetings, circle time, whole group lessons, reading time, or independent reading or play. The soft fibers and soothing colors can help calm and create a sense of security for students, which is essential for children who rely on environmental cues. When kids feel comfortable, they are more likely to engage fully and learn and be less of a distraction to other students.
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The fact that we offer many shapes and sizes can help teachers maximize every square footage of their classroom. We offer circles, rectangles and squares to help fill up the needed space. And we also offer unique shapes like semi circles or quarter cirlces that will fit into a corner.
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Movement and gross motor skills are important in early childhood education. A classroom rug can act as a gross motor prompt. Consider rugs that offer a path for kids to walk, move or hop on, such as our unique KidCarpet.com Sensory Path Rugs. These rugs encourage movement yet keep it contained and safe.
Investing in a durable, high quality, low priced KidCarpet.com classroom rug is one of the simplest yet most impactful ways to enhance your early education learning space. The right rug brings structure, comfort, and joy into the classroom