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Elias: 20 years watching over be.Living
He was there right from the start, the first day of school, when there weren’t even children… Some 20 years ago, Elias, our dear guardian, began his work looking after the opening of the school, the children’s arrival, communication with
Year 4 writes article about what children learned during the quarantine
“What did you learn in this quarantine?” This question – so profound and full of meaning, was collectively chosen by the Year 4 class as the topic for a powerful work that sought to put into practice everything that the
20 years of history!
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
Early Childhood Education teachers and the challenge of the distance learning
All of a sudden, a new reality emerged and caught all teachers by surprise. Overnight, the pandemic and the need for social isolation required them to completely reinvent the way they work. Particularly for those dealing with smaller children, the
A new perspective on indigenous peoples
Studying indigenous peoples from a new understanding. Learning to see their greatness, plurality and wealth, transcending the limits of the stereotype. And above all else, cultivating respect for such great wisdom and a tremendous capacity for resistance. As such, the
Back to school
This return to the school environment has been so profound! When the school year started, back before the pandemic, we were different people. Social isolation has strongly impacted us in many ways. It was revealing to see how the school
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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. […]
