The classrooms were identically furnished with tables and chairs arranged in groups
and drawers for students’ workbooks and files.
The walls were covered with drawings, sketches etc. from projects and wall charts describing learning tasks and work routines, such as specific procedures to follow when planning work, learning a letter or reading a book.
The environment invited students to move freely about and choose their individual options from an abundance of learning materials which were displayed on tables and bookshelves.
Individual work was carried out at the tables while common activities took place on a large round carpet.
This organisation was explained to the students on their first day at school: “When you listen you sit in the ring, when you work you sit at the table”.