The classroom is decorated with children's original artwork, their own writing with invented spelling, and dictated stories. Children learn numbers and the alphabet in the context of their everyday experiences. The natural world of plants and animals, cooking, taking attendance or serving snacks are meaningful to children. Children work on projects and have long periods of time - at least one hour each day to play and explore. Filling out worksheets should not be their primary activity.
Children have an opportunity to play outside every day that weather permits.
This play should not be sacrificed for more instructional time. Teachers read books to children throughout the day, not just at group story time. Curriculum is adapted for those who are ahead as well as those who arein need of additional help. Because children differ in experience andbackground, they do not learn the same things at the same time in the sameway. Children and their parents look forward to school.