The school's central gathering square, which we lovingly call the Piazza, is a vibrant social space where all age groups—both adults and children—can come together. The various corners established here, much like those in the classrooms, are deliberately designed as integrated learning and play spaces. We operate on the principle that learning is never confined to a specific time or place, and we consistently find that our most profound observations of the children occur during their spontaneous play and social interactions in the Piazza.
The kitchen, workshop, and garden have a transitional structure with the piazza. What does this provide?
Children perform one of their most social activities—eating—in communication with all the school staff, witnessing the transformation of vegetables and fruits. They recognize art as a language they can use at any time, not just within a limited timeframe, and they can move from the piazza to the workshop to work whenever they want. They have direct, safe access to natural air and daylight, which is a child's right and supports children's well-being.
There is also a book reading corner at MeşePalamudu.
Books are placed so that their front faces are visible and are presented as a living library by being changed from time to time by teachers. Children readtell picture books by climbing the stairs like a game or entering the book nook if they want to be alone.