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A great starting point to begin using Ata and Oho
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is the Elements puzzle Ata activity number 1.
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It introduces learners to the elements of social
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and emotional learning drawn from
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Relating to others and Managing Self.
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The way to introduce the activity is to begin
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by outlining the purpose of the different types of cards
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and the ultimate goal of the activity
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- to build the Elements puzzle.
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By deepening our understanding of the elements,
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it allows us to connect each activity to the bigger picture
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of social and emotional learning.
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It's important to spend some time on this so that
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the discussions and questions during lessons are intentional.
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The elements can be used in the context of
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different learning areas.
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For example: ‘perspective taking’ and ‘connection to place’
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are helpful when working within Te ao Tangata,
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Social sciences, Aotearoa New Zealand’s Histories and
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support the teaching of the Understands, Knows and Dos.
