Barcelona Montessori School

Each day this wooden mannequin is in a different position.

One child places it, another changes it, another improves it.
It evolves. And this is not distraction.
This is part of how children learn.

As they clean and organize the classroom, this naturally happens…
they share ideas, try things out, and build on each other’s thinking.
They are giving shape to what they imagine, and making it visible.

In a Montessori environment, independence also means thinking for yourself
and having your ideas taken seriously. When that happens, children participate more, contribute more,
and feel part of what they are building together. That’s how a real classroom community grows…
by allowing each child to be themselves and bring their own part into it. And in doing so, their creativity stays alive.

Happy Diada!🌹

Sant Jordi is a very special and popular celebration in Catalonia.

The children in Primary have enjoyed taking part in a variety of arts and crafts activities, such as making bookmarks and origami roses.

They also participated in a book swap. All the children who took part brought a book from home that they no longer use, giving it a second life by passing it on to another child to enjoy. The books shared helped promote the three key languages in our school: English, Spanish, and Catalan.

This initiative also supported the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle) encouraging students to care for and protect our planet. Everyone has also become aware of the importance of saving already reused paper so it can be used again in the future.

In addition, our Upper Primary students had the opportunity to read to younger children in Pomaret, inspiring and motivating them to develop a love for reading.

At Barcelona Montessori School, we offer an authentic, inclusive, and personalized education. Our program is officially recognized by the Spanish Educational System and encourages learning in English, Spanish, and Catalan, giving children the confidence to explore, communicate, and grow.

A school for and by everyone, where each child can develop at their own pace, follow their curiosity, and thrive in a creative, respectful, and stimulating environment.

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Today, on International Women’s Day, we honour Maria Montessori, one of the first women to graduate in medicine in Italy. She worked tirelessly to change how children learn, believing that every child deserves freedom, respect, and the chance to grow independently.

Montessori broke barriers in science and education, showing that women could lead meaningful change in society; even at a time when their voices were often ignored.

We are proud to honor her legacy and continue her vision of empowering children to explore, learn, and thrive.💜

Read about Maria Montessori and her contributions on our blog: https://barcelonamontessorischool.com/blog-english/maria-montessori-and-the-international-womens-day

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