A day at the learning space

The rhythm of an ordinary day, a few practical details, and photographs from our classrooms. For the thinking behind it, see How children learn here.

The daily rhythm

The younger children in Primary have a shorter day than the older children in Elementary.

Primary (two and a half to six years)

10:00 to 10:30 amCircle with songs and movement
10:30 to 11:30 amGroup activities or a story
11:30 am to 12:00 pmMeal
12:00 to 1:15 pmIndividual activity
1:15 to 1:30 pmGetting ready to go home

Elementary (six years and above)

9:00 to 9:30 amCircle: songs, movement, news, a joke, and the bird call for the day
9:30 to 10:30 amFirst lesson
10:30 to 11:00 amMeal
11:00 am to 12:30 pmIndividual work
12:30 to 1:30 pmSecond lesson
1:30 to 2:00 pmSecond meal
2:00 to 3:00 pmArt, drama, reading, music, Sanskrit and more

From our classrooms

Children's faces are blurred to protect their privacy.

Working with number cards — Working with number sequencing

Working together on one mat — A child working on decanomial square while others observe from a distance.

Matching sea animals to their names and pictures

The buckling frame — A child practicing buckling on the buckle frame

Outdoors in the courtyard — Outdoor play: Collaborative (non-competitive) musical chairs, where no child is left without a chair.

Small practical things

Children choose from five plain T-shirt colours, worn with navy blue bottoms. There are no desks, benches or textbooks. A blackboard is brought in when it is needed.

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