5. A poor teacher’s work will be improved by good surroundings, and poor surroundings will make good work practically impossible.
6. The condition of the school-room and premises will have an influence on the condition of the homes of the pupils.
7. Every school-room should have good mottoes and pictures on the walls. Some potted plants should be in the room. Never put advertising pictures and calendars on the walls.
8. Waste paper, ash heaps and other rubbish should not adorn the school premises. The latter should be kept clean and orderly.
9. Proper seating of pupils is necessary.
10. Light should be from the left and back, never from the front. Direct sunlight should never fall on pupils’ desks or books.
11. The walls of the school-room should not be tinted or papered with bright colors. Soft green, gray and tan are suitable colors.
12. School-room ventilation is very important.
13. The basement of a school should be as sanitary as any part of the building.
14. The teacher or supervisor should exercise wise control over the janitor.