The open nature of the campus and the unusual furniture arrangements reflect the school's philosophy that "children play and learn on the basis of their needs, curiosity, and inclination." That's true for kids all over the world, so let's hope educators in other countries begin to pay attention.
thenewgreen: Great idea! It's amazing to me that my daughter will likely sit in a classroom that looks very similar to the one her great grandfather sat in. It makes no sense! Do we want thoughtful, creative kids? Then let's give them a thoughtful and creative environment to learn in.