BMS Blog
News and stories from our classrooms, from Nido to Secondary.
A Taste of Mexico
Jaguars, deserts, guacamole and alebrijes — and the quieter work of noticing what makes each of us different.
September in Solano
A classroom with a new name, the Great Stories told by the children to the children, the first outing to La Selva d'Aventures, and a talent show.
The Return to School in Infant Community
Why tears at drop-off are not a bad sign, why there is only one of each material, and how veterans and newcomers alike have settled into the routines.
A Look Inside Our First Month in Saja
A student-written classroom agreement, furniture the students built themselves, and the first Socratic Seminars: how the year has begun in the Adolescent Community.
September in Ferrer: From Wonder to Belonging
The First Great Story opens the door to Cosmic Education in Lower Primary — and to the biggest question of all: what is our place in this story?
La Mercè: Barcelona’s Festa Major
Children’s House and Primary have been discovering La Mercè, Barcelona’s festa major: the poster, the giants, the castellers, the gralla and the correfocs.
Congratulations to Molly on her AMI 3–6 Diploma
Molly has completed her AMI 3–6 training and officially obtained her diploma. Please join us in congratulating her.
Creating a Memory Book — Montessori with Dementia
After my father's dementia diagnosis, I used my Montessori for dementia training to make him a memory book — what it is for, what to include, and how to make one.
A Look Inside Our First Month in Nido
A first month in Nido: building trust at drop-off, food preparation, first steps, emerging language, and a few ideas to carry home.
September in Varo 6-9
Settling into a new year in Varo 6-9: routines and the work cycle, classroom jobs, our classroom agreements, and celebrating the International Day of Peace.
Arriving Together: Why the First Minutes of the Morning Matter
Why the first twenty minutes of the morning matter, and how arriving on time helps children enter the classroom calmly and connect with their community.
September in Children's House
The first weeks of the school year in Children's House: Grace and Courtesy, learning how the classroom works, and how families can support independence at home.