It is a shared experience co constructed by everyone.
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Reinforce time telling skills by playing engaging games.
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Mat time may be an important part of a child s education but new research from victoria university of wellington suggests that teachers need to clarify why it matters if students are to benefit.
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In addition mat time enhances a sense of belonging and acknowledges contribution.
Invites students to roll the cubes then place the plastic hands or position themselves on the mat to show the time they have rolled.
This activity mat reinforces time telling in 5 minute increments.
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Out of all of the learning spaces in my classroom nothing can beat our group time area featuring our chindi rug the kids and i call it the rainbow mat and it adds so much colour and warmth to our classroom.
We can enhance children s attentiveness by facilitating activities that involve everyone.
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Mat time self review after a recent visit from ero we have been challenged to reflect on our mat time routines.
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Involving everyone might also improve classroom relationships.
There is also a time number line along the bottom of the mat for elapsed time activities.
Mat time is often used for a range of purposes in junior classrooms but few teachers claim that children are attentive.