Give the Planet a Hug Rug

Description

The Give the Planet a Hug Rug is the perfect way to teach kids about going green. This colorful carpet shows children representing various ethnicities, fostering inclusivity and cultural appreciation.

Sizes: 6' x 9' and 8' x 12'

This vibrant educational rug features a charming design promoting global unity and environmental awareness. At the center is a colorful depiction of Earth, surrounded by diverse cartoon children holding hands in a circle. 

The rugs deep blue background is adorned with alphabet letters and simple nature motifs like leaves and trees, subtly incorporating literacy elements. This multifunctional design makes it ideal for various classroom activities, from circle time to literacy lessons.

Key features:

• Promotes global citizenship and environmental stewardship
• Encourages diversity and inclusion
• Integrates alphabet learning
• Bright, engaging colors to capture children's attention
• Versatile for multiple classroom uses

This rug can serve as a focal point for discussions about our planet, different cultures, and the importance of working together.

It's perfect for preschool through early elementary classrooms, creating an inviting space for learning and play while reinforcing positive social and environmental messages.

ay to encourage children to be good stewards of our planet. One of the lessons kids learn is school is to be kind to the earth and each other.

This commercial quality carpet not only helps internalize that message. Children will also find the alphabet along the edge to reinforce learning the ABCs. Teachers can create word games that associate letters with things on our planet like T for trees, B for bees and more.

Teaching kids to be kind to the environment, treat plants and animals with care, and to keep the earth green, will be easier. You ll have great discussions with your students and find out their ideas on helping our world.

• Made in the USA by Carpets for Kids
• Lifetime Anti-Microbial Protection
• Meets NFPA 253, Class 1 Firecode
• Double-stitched serged edges
• Anti Static and Carpet Stain protection
• Assists in allergen particle control
• Green Label Plus Certified

"The Day the Planet Smiled"

One sunny morning, Ms. Bloom’s classroom buzzed with excitement. Today was the first day the new rug arrived—bright blue, soft underfoot, and covered with smiling children holding hands around a happy little Earth.

“This is our Give the Planet a Hug rug,” Ms. Bloom announced as the students circled around. “It's more than just cozy, it's a promise.”

“A promise to who?” asked Lily, twirling a lock of hair between her fingers.

“To the planet,” Ms. Bloom smiled. “When we sit here, we remember that Earth is our home, and it needs our help. Every child on this rug is holding hands, just like we’re going to do, with each other, with nature, and with kindness.”

The children looked down at the colorful kids on the rug, red shoes, green shirts, all different colors, but all smiling together.

“Let’s play a game,” said Ms. Bloom. “Each time we sit on the rug, we’ll share one thing we can do to make the Earth smile.”

“I can plant a tree!” shouted Diego.

“I’ll turn off the lights when I leave a room!” added Maya.

“I’ll pick up trash at the park,” said Jack.

And just like that, the rug became a magical circle of ideas and action. Every story shared on it brought the classroom closer, and every little promise made the planet just a bit brighter.

By the end of the day, the students had drawn pictures of bees and bicycles, trees and turtles—all reminders of how to give the Earth a big, warm hug.

From then on, whenever someone sat down on the rug, it wasn’t just story time or circle time, it was Planet Hug Time. A time to listen, to love, and to look after the only home we all share.

And if you listen really closely, just as the bell rings you might even hear the planet giggle.