Let me whisper something in your ear. First of all, it is too late in the year to take on such a project! Would she do it? I know you would love to do it, but perhaps do it for another year (maybe Christmas rugs for Christmas gifts). But...if you are so inclined to follow her wishes, perhaps string blocks with a pocket as suggested before. The child could place something he/she has made for the mom in there. Or the child could use crayons to do something ON the pocket -- something small and simple, then the teacher could do the ironing and you could do the rugs. I know I sound harsh, but I am a retired first grade teacher and many times backed myself into a corner with my big ideas...this is a busy time of the school year with many end-of-the year activities. If you want to take this on, more power to you. It sounds like a great idea.