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Circle Time Resources

Circle time, otherwise known as mat time, is a regular activity in many early childhood education settings across Aotearoa. It's a time for kaiako and tamariki to come together to enjoy a variety of activities and an opportunity to share knowledge, build connection, support one another and to develop important skills, such as listening, taking turns, literacy and expressing one’s self.

SPCA’s circle time resources also help to foster greater empathy, compassion and understanding for animals, social and emotional competencies, a sense of belonging and offers the opportunity for tamariki to contribute to a shared learning environment.

Head, Shoulders, Paws and Claws

Head, Shoulders, Paws and Claws
Waiata - Music and Movement

This circle time waiata resource will support tamariki in making connections between their own bodies and those of animals. Tamariki will learn to identify and name different body parts of a pig, cat and chicken through music, movement and song. This learning will support tamariki to have positive, gentle and empathetic interactions with animals.
 

Created on: 22/11/2024 2:23:20 PM Modified on: 30/09/2025 3:10:17 PM
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Head, Shoulders, Paws and Claws

So I Asked Mum for a ...
Magnetic Story

This fun magnetic story time resource will support tamariki to identify and name a variety of different animals, to notice and compare similarities and differences between them, and will encourage them to start considering the needs of animals. 
 

Created on: 25/11/2024 12:20:39 PM Modified on: 30/09/2025 3:10:42 PM
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Head, Shoulders, Paws and Claws

Are You My Mum
Matching Game and Kōrero

This circle time resource will support tamariki to better understand the needs of animals, develop greater respect for them and form connections between themselves and non-human animals. 
 

Created on: 25/11/2024 4:32:20 PM Modified on: 26/11/2024 2:57:53 PM
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The Five Domains

The Five Domains 
Kōrero and Memory Game

During this fun circle time memory game learning experience tamariki will be introduced to The Five Domains, an animal welfare model used to guide the way we care for animals and ensure they have good welfare.
 

Created on: 26/11/2024 2:43:50 PM Modified on: 30/09/2025 3:11:24 PM
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