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The child as protagonist
Every child brings questions, discoveries and a unique way of getting to know the world. Respecting each child's pace means making room for them to take part and be heard.
An education that honors each child's own pace, curiosity and development.
Inspired by the principles of Montessori education.
The Pequenos Discípulos 1 (Little Disciples 1) class, part of the Childhood and Adolescence Care Program, is grounded in the Montessori Method and incorporates the Escola da Floresta (Forest School). In a prepared environment, with concrete materials and outdoor experiences, each child learns at his or her own pace, in contact with soil, water and growing plants.
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Learning by doing
Touching, experimenting, building and trying again are paths of discovery. Everyday life can become an opportunity to learn with meaning and joy.
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Independence with guidance
Growing in independence does not mean walking alone. The attentive presence of an adult welcomes each attempt and offers support for every new step.
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The prepared environment
A welcoming, orderly space invites curiosity and care. Materials within the child's reach encourage choices and discoveries, with an adult close by.
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Formation in virtue
Patience, generosity and respect grow through small gestures. Waiting one's turn, caring for what we share and helping someone are lessons for life.
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Family and community
Educating is a shared work of care. Listening to families and building bonds with the community help us embrace each child's story.
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Faith woven into formation
Our Catholic identity inspires respect for life and love of neighbor. Faith illuminates our gestures of welcome, gratitude and service as we encounter one another.
How it works in practice
For children ages 1 to 6, the Pequenos Discípulos 1 class prioritizes real, sensory experiences and less screen time, accompanied by the teaching team. Babies in arms stay with their mothers.
Reading Club
Stories and children's books nurture language, imagination and emotional bonds.
Art Activities
Painting, drawing and creative expression with educational materials.
Practical life
Every Friday, Aunt Sabrina teaches the children to make their own sandwiches: independence that begins with everyday gestures.
Psychomotor Activities
Games, dance and group activities build coordination, balance and social skills.
Nature Experiences
Outdoor play, contact with soil and water and growing plants, inspired by the Forest School.
Food that teaches
With our volunteer nutritionist, the children get to know fruits and learn about healthy eating.
Daily prayer routine: moments of spirituality in keeping with Catholic doctrine, offered in a playful, respectful and age-appropriate way.
St. Joseph, educator by example
In St. Joseph we find the inspiration of a fatherhood that cares with presence and tenderness. His work and his service remind us that educating also means accompanying, offering security and teaching by example, in the small gestures of each day.
Care comes to life in our programs
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Programa de Atenção à Infância e Adolescência (01 a 18 anos)
Educação social e formação cristã católica para crianças e adolescentes de 1 a 18 anos, com atividades que fortalecem vínculos, habilidades e autonomia. Promovemos um ambiente seguro, alegre e acolhedor, atento às vulnerabilidades e à proteção integral. Para os adolescentes, trabalhamos vocação, futuro e novas oportunidades de vida.
Learn about the program →Programa de Apoio à Educação — Cores e Ritmos da Inclusão
Promove arte, música e esporte como caminhos de expressão, convivência e inclusão para crianças e adolescentes. Criamos espaços onde cada um pode se expressar, descobrir talentos, desenvolver habilidades e construir novos caminhos. As atividades também proporcionam alegria, bem-estar e pertencimento, fortalecendo vínculos e valorizando cada criança em sua singularidade.
Learn about the program →Every discovery deserves care
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