The school environment is safe and comfortable, with enough space that children do not feel crowded. The building grounds are cheerful and child-friendly. The school is overcrowded. A flexible arrangement of tables or desks enables children to work alone or in small groups. During periods of the day, children are free to move around the room to choose materials or work on projects.
Children sit at desks in rows facing the teacher at all times.
Teachers rely heavily on workbooks and textbooks. or Children can move about freely, but the curriculum is unfocused and the classroom is chaotic. There are no stimulating materials for them to use. Teachers and children function as a community in which everyone feels respected and accepted. Children learn to think about how their actions affect others. Throughout the day teachers interact with children to stimulate their thinking and learning.