The height is perfect for developing good posture, and concentration. The unrolling at the beginning, and rolling up and putting away at the end of an activity marks the beginning and end of a work cycle, and provides a feeling of completion and success.
Floor mats mark the private work space, and teach respect for concentration.
A favorite activity is to spread out several mats and to practice walking through this maze of mats without stepping on them. This is an exercise in care of movement as well as a lesson in respect of a work space. Although they are available for any work, the striped mat is often chosen for moveable alphabet, or language card activities. For use at home or at school. A light-colored, natural wood book stand displays books to which the parent or teacher would like to draw the child's attention.