Based on material originally published in Welcome Mat (a multi-age book resource for opening the Bible with children and their families written by Beth Barnett and available from Scripture Union), Mat Time contains excellent resources suitable for use with pre-school children and their families. With each of the eight sessions focusing on an aspect of Matthews gospel, Mat Time contains suggestions for: Imaginative Creating Time; Engaging ideas for Mat Time; Colourful Story Presentations; Stimulating Free Play suggestions; Friendly Parent Conversation Starters.