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Learning about civil rights in the context of the pandemic
Thinking about “civil rights” within the context of a pandemic has been as fundamental as it is challenging. After all, civil law is focused on the collective, on unity and equality, and it is a search that is made as
At home: a space to study and a space to play
The pandemic has deeply affected our homes. With social isolation, the household was taken over by many different external environments: parents’ workplace, children’s school setting, leisure and play spaces – all of them happening, often at the same time, inside
Brazilian culture at our school
Did you know that be.Living has a Brazilian Culture team? Indeed we do! be.Living is a Brazilian bilingual school with educational goals aligned with the Brazilian Common Core Curriculum (BNCC) and that transcends any idea of bilingualism that could increase
The pandemic’s toll on the bodies and souls of children
Social rupture, lack of routine, separation from nature, excessive exposure to screens and a turmoil of emotions and feelings amidst a wave of uncertainties… How has this new way of living impacted the lives of children? What has it done
Back to school with hybrid education
The moment we are living is challenging for everyone involved in the educational process: the children, the educational team, the administrative team, and the families. Even knowing that the current context and conditions are not ideal compared to what we
Everything in its own time
The importance of an Elementary School that respects children’s own time We live in a social structure in which children are often treated as small adults as they enter Elementary School. Suddenly, school is no longer a space of joyful
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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.
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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. […]
