Pangaean net was installed last spring and activity environment was assessed again after finishing a series of playing experience. Concentration of children in activity and whether whole atmosphere is good or bad depends on activity environment so much. If the line of flow between tables is bad, playing items are scattered and we're not sure where they are, the staff is confused. The atmosphere of confusing is contagious to children. They cannot concentrate on playing and the atmosphere becomes confused endlessly. Each base has different space circumstances, therefore flexible responses are needed.

At Yoyogi elementary school, one of the activity space changed to Japanese room. This room is very nice environment. Sitting on the floor directly is very stable. This is not the reason why we are Japanese, because Ms. Cecilia ( Oct. newsletter ) comes from Sweden seemed to be relaxed and got along with children.

Ogikita activity space is quite small, so we make good use of walls. Ogikita children commenting other's work. It's nice that children can look at them together and share their thoughts with friends. When the wall is filled with their works and their comments written on stickers. A child sat down in front of that wall and concentrated on writing comments.


In Kyoto and Mie, that style has been established. Pangaean style has been established at various scenes and share information between bases.

These days, it continues warm climate in Tokyo. The Pangaean bases increase gradually. I feel I will listen to laughter of Pangaean in everywhere in the world.

Mariko Yamazaki