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How a Bigger Rug Enhances Compassionate Learning in Montessori Kindergarten

Help me give my students a larger rug can be especially effective in fostering compassion and understanding due to the Montessori method's emphasis on self-directed learning, collaboration, and hands-on activities.

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In a Montessori kindergarten classroom, a larger rug can be especially effective in fostering compassion and understanding due to the Montessori method's emphasis on self-directed learning, collaboration, and hands-on activities. Here’s how a bigger rug can fit into the Montessori approach and help with teaching compassion:

Seeing the World Through the Eyes of Another Person

How the Rug Helps:

Circle Time and Group Activities: The larger rug provides ample space for circle time, where children sit together to discuss stories, share personal experiences, and engage in activities that encourage empathy. The close proximity fosters a sense of community and helps children feel more connected to one another.

Empathetic Interaction: Group activities on the rug encourage children to work together and practice empathy through cooperative play, such as building projects or solving problems as a team.

Working Toward Alleviating Suffering in Others

How the Rug Helps:

Conflict Resolution: When conflicts arise, the rug serves as a neutral ground where children can sit together and discuss their feelings and solutions. Montessori teachers guide children through conflict resolution processes, promoting understanding and compassion.

Emotional Awareness: By engaging in activities that involve helping and understanding others, children develop an awareness of how their actions affect those around them, leading to a greater desire to alleviate suffering. Measuring Success in Understanding Compassion

How to Measure:

Child Self-Assessment: Encourage children to talk about their feelings and experiences related to compassion. This can be done informally through conversations or more structured activities where they express what they’ve learned about empathy and helping others.

In a Montessori setting, the larger rug enhances the ability to engage children in meaningful, collaborative, and empathetic activities. It aligns with the Montessori philosophy of creating a prepared environment that supports social and emotional learning while respecting each child’s individuality.

Mrs. Shea Isley San Tan Charter School - Recker Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Natural Accents Leaves Classroom Carpet - 9' x 12' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $549.00 1 $549.00

Materials cost

$549.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.45

Sales tax

 $39.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$653.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.40

Total project goal

$769.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $769.34

12 Donors

-$375.84

Donations toward project cost

-$334.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.38

match offer

-$375.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$319.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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 $0.00

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