koulutilat
Koulutilat, also known as school slates, were small, portable writing boards used primarily in educational settings during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These tools were particularly popular in Finland, where they became a staple in primary education. Koulutilat were typically made of wood or slate and featured a smooth surface for writing with chalk or a stylus. They were often paired with a small piece of chalk or a waxed paper strip for erasing.
The use of koulutilat was widespread in Finnish schools due to their practicality. Unlike traditional writing
Koulutilat were also used in other Nordic countries and parts of Europe, though they were less common
Some schools and educational museums still preserve koulutilat as part of their historical collections. They are