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Tips to strengthen children’s autonomy at home
In the school environment, the little ones in Early Childhood Education are constantly called upon to take responsibility for themselves and the collective, taking care of their belongings, spaces, and developing their achievements in autonomy within the context of their
June Festival
This year we celebrate our June Festival in a different but very joyful and meaningful way, honoring this event that is so rich and important for our culture. be.Living’s “2021 June Festival” took place over the last fortnight of the
Remote teaching rituals bring the school closer to children
Having side conversations, showing the notebook to the teacher, sitting with colleagues to do group activities, moving the body in the classroom space, experiencing the time of starting and ending school, day in and day out. There are so many
Productions of the Literary May project
After a whole month of events intended to further engage our community with the work we develop with our children through literature, the Literary May came to an end and we are left with a great the feeling of accomplishment!
Interview: Teacher Vinícius talks about his book “The origin of Shuttlecock”
Ever since he was a kid, be.Living’s music teacher Vinícius Medrado has always liked to play with sounds and words. In addition to making music, he also wrote poems, songs, and stories. As an adult, the teacher, musician and “story
Africa Project
There is a Ghanaian proverb that says “It’s never too late to turn back and take back what was left behind”. In other words, it’s about looking into the past to give new meaning to the present and build a
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be.Sides Magazine
be.Sides is a be.Living publication that captures the journeys and processes of our students and educators. Through articles that reflect our school’s core values, you’ll discover diverse situations that highlight the students’ active role in the learning process and nurture an environment of collaboration and ongoing challenges.
Each year brings new opportunities and experiences, yet our unwavering commitment to meaningful learning and an ethical worldview remains at the heart of everything we do.
Explore our stories.
Edition: 1st Semester 2024
Children who call themselves “guardians of the forest”… Who recognize the impact of their dietary choices and decide to make a difference by not eating meat at least once a week… Children who honor the history, cultural contributions, and lives of all peoples…Through the small and significant experiences of school life, we witness our children becoming agents of change, working toward a better world—the world we so deeply wish for them. […]
Edition: Edition: 2nd Semester 2023
Over the last few months, we have been revisiting our Pedagogical Political Project (PPP) “The paths of teaching and learning at be.Living”. For those who don’t know, the school’s Pedagogical Political Project is the reference document for everyone in the school community. It contains all the direction, guidelines and possible paths to be taken on the teaching-learning journey that we propose to those who come to us. […]
Edition: Edition: 2nd Semester 2022
At be.Living, we believe that learning happens when it is truly meaningful for the child. That’s why we understand that each of them must take a leading role in their learning process. Children are unique, intelligent and powerful beings capable of producing knowledge and culture. From Early Childhood Education to Elementary School, our children are seen, heard, considered and validated along their journeys to building knowledge. […]
Edition: 1st Semester 2022
Throughout the years, we have seen that our concept of bilingual education is as enjoyable for the students as it is effective. Recently, be.Living was very pleased to receive the Bronze certificate from the University of Cambridge’s “Your School is TOP!” program. This was a great achievement for our school and, more important, a recognition of the work we do in preparing our students for the Cambridge exams. […]
Edition: 2nd Semester 2021
The first semester of 2021 was a time to rediscover our school space. A time to see old friends and make new ones, to understand and experience a new routine, and to once again occupy the school space with everything that it has to offer for pleasant and meaningful learning, following the rules that expand our community’s safety. […]
Edition: 2nd Semester 2020
The first be. Living seeds were sowed some 20 years ago. The school opened with just one child – Victoria –, and a clear desire to build the best possible environment for girls and boys to grow and develop with full power and autonomy. […]
Edition: 1st Semester 2020
Sometimes, it is important to take a step back, breathe and distance ourselves from the past. This break gives us clarity to take in and learn from our mistakes and achievements, improving our awareness as we move forward. In this short period of time, we were able to look back on the first 26 days of learning at a distance; it was an intense moment filled with challenges and also huge accomplishments. This experience has changed all of us from the get-go: the school, the teachers, the children and their families. […]
Edition: 2nd Semester 2019
Every day, our boys and girls engage in experiences, make discoveries, and acquire learnings that shape them into curious individuals eager to explore the world. This magazine captures these processes, showcasing examples that bring concepts to life and highlighting the journeys of our classes. […]
