The learning materials are designed for being handled and explored with all the senses, such as letters and numbers made of sandpaper, which the child can trace with their finger.
The method encourages independence, but also, collaboration. Children of different ages are taught in the same classroom, so that the six-year-olds, for example, can help the three-year-olds. There are no tests or grades, to avoid competition between pupils. Each session is three hours long, to allow the children to immerse themselves in what they are doing. The learning materials are designed for being handled and explored with all the senses, such as letters and numbers made of sandpaper, which the child can trace with their finger.