More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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Having a carpet with individual spaces for each student helps keep students organized and know exactly where to go when it is time to meet together. That comfortable central space in the classroom is also great for keeping them engaged during whole group lessons better than if students were spread across the room at their individual tables.
Use of a classroom carpet is a daily necessity in first grade; it is imperative that elementary students have a place they can come to with their classmates when it is time for whole group learning. On our class carpet, we could hold morning meetings to check in with each other, conduct number talks, read books together, and so much more. It can also be used as a flexible seating option for students during small group stations to read independently, read with friends, practice math skills, etc.
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Having a carpet with individual spaces for each student helps keep students organized and know exactly where to go when it is time to meet together. That comfortable central space in the classroom is also great for keeping them engaged during whole group lessons better than if students were spread across the room at their individual tables.
Use of a classroom carpet is a daily necessity in first grade; it is imperative that elementary students have a place they can come to with their classmates when it is time for whole group learning. On our class carpet, we could hold morning meetings to check in with each other, conduct number talks, read books together, and so much more. It can also be used as a flexible seating option for students during small group stations to read independently, read with friends, practice math skills, etc.