Providing an example of educational practice others may wish to emulate, this bulletin profiles the work of Elga Brown, an extraordinary kindergarten teacher at Edison Elementary School in Eugene, Oregon. The basic educational objective of Brown's classroom is that every one has a good day, and the overriding rule is that everyone allow everyone else to have a good day. Participants practice self-government. At the start of each day, each child chooses two activities, negotiates access to activity areas, and quickly begins to create activities within those areas. Although Elga Brown intervenes to extend development, self-direction lies at the root of children's involvement. Children are encouraged to be inquisitive, ask questions and go beyond simple answers. This makes the world fascinating and encourages the children to explore it. Brown's approach to the children is warm and respectful, not patronizing or condescending. Her tone is genuine and friendly. She is alert and responsive to every activity in the classroom. Brown's criticism is neither strongly negative nor strongly positive. Children do not work for her approval. Interactions are characterized by mutual respect. Children learn by experience and through their senses. Appended is an ERIC Digest entitled "What Should Young Children Be Learning?" by Lilian G. Katz. (RH)