Sometimes there are pupils who cannot learn together. A lot of other pupils make that they cannot concentrate. In mainstream primary schools they become outsiders and loose their motivation for learning.

Fot those pupils the Christian Morgenstern Schule offers small learning groups (8 - 12 pupils). In these small learning groups we teach all subjects like mainstream schools do. In the same time we put a main emphasis on social development and social learning.

In the school year 2005/2006 there are:

45 pupils in 4 learning groups
 8 teachers supportes by 1 social worker

The teachers are supported by a social worker. She offers special groups. Children can talk with her about problems and experiences with other children, teachers or their parents. They can also play parlour games.

In addition to this she offers an advice service to all parents and helps them by contacting public authorities and other institutions.

Pupils arrive at 8.15 a.m. with taxis at school

They have time to play, for conversations with other pupils or private conversations with teachers.

The lessons start at 8.30 a.m. The pupils get lessons in mathematics, German, geographic, physics, biology, history, music, art, sport and subjects for special supports.

Each learning group is educated by two teachers.

In one long break (30 - 60 minutes) the pupils can romp and play.

At 12.30 p.m. we have lunch and a lunch break.

From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. we offer the pupils to learn how to spend their free time, how to play together and other social activities.

The school day ends at 4 p.m.

For example:

Pupils put on stage a play they have think up after reading the book "Where the wild things are" (left picture)

In a lot of different acitivities pupils must cooperate (right picture).