Classroom Carpet

Funded Nov 22, 2014

Thank you all so much for your incredibly generous donations. You made it possible for my class to have a beautiful, spacious new carpet that I simply could not have afforded on my own. As many of you may know the classroom rug is an integral part of a primary school classroom. Your gift impacts students learning every day, all day!

My students loved the new rug from the first time they saw it. As they walked into the room on its first day in our room they exclaimed, "It's beautiful!" "Its so clean!" "I love it." As they sat on the carpet for Morning Meeting they noticed how much more space they all had and how comfortable they felt as they sat on it. In the subsequent days students continue to enjoy the new rug. They are careful to keep it neat--picking up any scraps or crumbs that find their way onto our rug. They clearly take pride in the carpet. They feel responsible for taking care of the carpet.

I appreciate seeing my students take responsibility for their classroom environment. Not only does the carpet make the classroom look better it also helps our learning. On our old rug students were often squabbling over whose spot was where; the new rug has large beautiful squares that create a spot for everyone! On the old carpet students' attention often wandered to the hole in the carpet, the stain or the frayed edge. Our new carpet allows everyone to pay better attention to lessons, discussions and read alouds.

Your contribution will help not only this class of first graders learn and grow but many students in years to come! My students and I thank you sincerely for your gift to us.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Hull