Em um bate-papo leve e cheio de aprendizados, falamos sobre:
✨ A importância de compartilhar conhecimento
✨ Como desenvolver habilidades como comunicação, trabalho em equipe e improviso
✨ Os desafios e aprendizados ao longo da carreira
✨ E como a escola prepara nossos alunos para o mundo real

Além disso, Ana trouxe reflexões incríveis sobre o futuro das profissões e incentivou nossos alunos a acreditarem em si mesmos e explorarem seus propósitos! 🌍💡

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We welcomed a very special guest: our dear Maple Bear mom, Ana Tanus, who shared her inspiring journey from obstetric and neonatal nursing to teaching—along with her experiences in entrepreneurship, aromatherapy, and communication! 💛

In a light and insightful conversation, we talked about:
✨ The importance of sharing knowledge
✨ How to develop skills like communication, teamwork, and improvisation
✨ The challenges and lessons learned לאורך a career
✨ And how school prepares our students for the real world

Ana also brought powerful reflections about the future of professions and encouraged our students to believe in themselves and explore their purpose! 🌍💡

Em um bate-papo inspirador, Giuliano compartilha sua trajetória com a palavra, mostrando como a oralidade, o brincar e a escuta são essenciais para a criação de histórias. Também nos convida a refletir sobre o poder da narrativa em tempos digitais e como ela pode transformar a forma como nos conectamos com o mundo.

💡 Dicas valiosas, histórias envolventes e muita inspiração para quem ama literatura e educação!

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We welcome a very special guest: Giuliano Tierno, our storyteller who captivated everyone during our Literary Fair! 

In an inspiring conversation, Giuliano shares his journey with storytelling, showing how orality, play, and listening are essential for creating stories. He also invites us to reflect on the power of storytelling in the digital age and how it can transform the way we connect with the world.

💡 Valuable insights, engaging stories, and lots of inspiration for those who love literature and education!

O Podcast PodBear Pode Falar inicia uma nova jornada com o Episódio 18 com a série Profissões & Skills, trazendo uma conversa inspiradora sobre carreira, escolhas e futuro!

Neste primeiro episódio, as alunas Isabela, Ana Carla (Year 8) e coordenadora Dani, recebem a convidada Isa Bentivoglio, consultora de RH com mais de 10 anos de experiência. Durante o bate-papo, ela compartilha como é o dia a dia da profissão, os desafios da carreira e a importância das soft skills, como empatia, comunicação, trabalho em equipe e inteligência emocional.

A conversa também conecta essas habilidades com o que os alunos já desenvolvem na escola, mostrando como projetos e experiências como a Feira Literária, por exemplo, , ajudam a preparar os estudantes para o mundo profissional.

Um episódio cheio de reflexões sobre aprendizado com os erros, ansiedade na carreira e o futuro das profissões em um mundo cada vez mais tecnológico.

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🎙️✨ Debut of the new PodBear series – Professions & Skills! 

The PodBear Pode Falar Podcast starts a new journey with Episode 18 of Professions & Skills series, bringing an inspiring conversation about career, choices and future!

In this first episode, students Isabela, Ana Carla (Year 8) and coordinator Dani receive guest Isa Bentivoglio, an HR consultant with over 10 years of experience. During the chat, she shares what the day-to-day of the profession is like, career challenges and the importance of soft skills, such as empathy, communication, teamwork and emotional intelligence.

The conversation also connects these skills with what students already develop at school, showing how projects and experiences like the Literary Fair, for example, help prepare students for the professional world.

An episode full of reflections on learning from mistakes, career anxiety and the future of professions in an increasingly technological world.

Juntos, eles exploram como essas histórias despertam curiosidade, coragem e reflexão, além de compartilharem como a leitura ganha vida na escola com projetos que conectam livros e cinema! 🎬📚

E tem convite especial:
📅 Dia 28 de março de 2026, vem aí a nossa Feira Literária Maple Bear Marília, com apresentações, jogos e experiências incríveis inspiradas em grandes obras!

🍁 Maple Bear. We care. We share. We learn.

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In this special episode about the Literacy Fair 2026, Miss Julie welcomes students Antônio (Year 6) and Giovana (Year 7) for an inspiring conversation about literary classics such as Alice in Wonderland, The Little Prince, and The Wizard of Oz. 🌟📖

Together, they explore how these stories spark curiosity, courage, and reflection, while also sharing how reading comes to life at school through projects that connect books and cinema! 🎬📚

And here’s a special invitation:
📅 On March 28, 2026, join us for our Maple Bear Marília Literary Fair, featuring presentations, games, and incredible experiences inspired by great works of literature!

🍁 Maple Bear. We care. We share. We learn.

O episódio aborda temas como disciplina, resiliência, bem-estar e o papel das famílias na formação esportiva, destacando como o basquete pode ser uma poderosa ferramenta de educação, saúde e valores humanos. Os convidados também refletem sobre os desafios culturais e o impacto positivo da parceria entre escola, esporte e comunidade.

🏀 Um convite para olhar as quadras como uma importante e fundamental sala de aula, como um caminho de aprendizado, perfomance, cidadania e bem-estar.

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In this inspiring PodBear episode, School Director César Sampaio welcomes Arthur Borelli — head of the NBA Basketball School in Brazil — along with coaches Paulo Paulino and Frederico Burato for a powerful conversation on how sports can transform the lives of children and youth.

They discuss discipline, resilience, well-being, and the essential role of families in supporting young athletes. The guests highlight how basketball serves as a strong educational tool that nurtures character, teamwork, and emotional growth.

🏀 A meaningful talk about seeing sports beyond the game — as a path to learning, citizenship, and joy.

Elas viveram momentos únicos explorando locais icônicos como Cambridge, os Estúdios de Harry Potter e a Torre Eiffel, participaram de aulas de inglês com professores nativos, interagiram com estudantes de vários países e descobriram o poder transformador da autonomia e da imersão cultural. 🌎💬

✨ Palavras que definiram essa jornada?
Cultural. Emocionante. Inesquecível.

🍁 Maple Bear. We care. We share. We learn.
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In this special episode, our students Julia Panis, Valentina, and Julia Cotrin share their incredible experiences from the summer exchange program in London and Paris! 🇬🇧🇫🇷

They lived unforgettable moments exploring iconic places such as Cambridge, the Harry Potter Studios, and the Eiffel Tower, took English classes with native teachers, interacted with students from around the world, and discovered the transformative power of autonomy and cultural immersion. 🌎💬

✨ Words that define this journey?
Cultural. Emotional. Unforgettable.

🍁 Maple Bear. We care. We share. We learn.

Com a presença de Marcelo Lopes, cofundador da Partner Google, nossos alunos e professores bateram um papo inspirador sobre inovação na educação, cidadania digital, inteligência artificial e o impacto da tecnologia no aprendizado. 🌍📚
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In Episode 14, we celebrate a major achievement: Maple Bear Marília is now a Google Reference School! 🚀✨

With the special participation of Marcelo Lopes, co-founder of Partner Google, our students and teachers had an inspiring conversation about innovation in education, digital citizenship, artificial intelligence, and the impact of technology on learning. 🌍📚

🍁 Maple Bear. We care. We share. We learn.

Desta vez, nossos alunos Pedro (Y6) e Ana Beatriz (Y7) tiveram a oportunidade incrível de entrevistar Pablo Ibanez, CEO da Maple Bear Brasil! 

No episódio, Pablo compartilha sua visão sobre o futuro da nossa rede de mais de 230 escolas e fala sobre como a Maple Bear vai muito além do bilinguismo, desenvolvendo nos alunos habilidades essenciais como curiosidade, comunicação, criticidade e criatividade. 🌍📚

Foi um bate-papo cheio de aprendizados, histórias inspiradoras e reflexões sobre o papel dos alunos como verdadeiros protagonistas na sua jornada educacional.

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A new episode of PodBear – Pode Falar is live! 

This time, our students Pedro (Y6) and Ana Beatriz (Y7) had the amazing opportunity to interview Pablo Ibanez, CEO of Maple Bear Brazil! 

In this episode, Pablo shares his vision for the future of our network of over 230 schools and talks about how Maple Bear goes far beyond bilingualism, developing essential skills in students such as curiosity, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. 🌍📚

It was a conversation full of learning, inspiring stories, and reflections on the role of students as true protagonists of their educational journey.

🍁 Maple Bear. We care. We share. We learn.

💡 Inspire-se, aprenda e descubra como a educação bilíngue transforma vidas!

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In Episode 12, we welcome Mr. John, a Canadian educator with 35+ years of experience, to talk about in-school training, continuous learning, and how teachers and students can grow together.

💡 Get inspired, learn, and discover how bilingual education transforms learning!

🎧 Com o tema “Pontes Culturais: O impacto da cultura canadense na educação e vida brasileira”, conversamos sobre como os valores canadenses — como o bilinguismo, o respeito à diversidade e a valorização da natureza — podem transformar a educação e inspirar o futuro dos nossos alunos!

🌍 Participações especiais das alunas Helena (Y6) e Isabela (Y7), trazendo uma visão jovem e curiosa que deu ainda mais brilho ao episódio!

💡 Um bate-papo leve, enriquecedor e cheio de aprendizados sobre multiculturalismo, educação bilíngue e como formar cidadãos preparados para um mundo global.

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In the newest episode of Maple Bear Marília’s official podcast, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Clemari Ribeiro — an educator with over 30 years of experience and a very special guest!

🎧 With the theme “Cultural Bridges: The Impact of Canadian Culture on Brazilian Education and Life,” we explore how Canadian values — such as bilingualism, respect for diversity, and appreciation for nature — can transform education and inspire our students’ futures.

🌍 Special participation from students Helena (Y6) and Isabela (Y7), who brought a youthful and curious perspective that added even more brilliance to the episode!

💡 A light, enriching, and insightful conversation about multiculturalism, bilingual education, and preparing students to become global citizens.

Prepare-se para um episódio transformador do nosso podcast oficial, o PodBear – Pode Falar! Nesta edição especial, mergulhamos no universo do Hackathon Marília, uma iniciativa em parceria com o Google for Education que está moldando o futuro da educação! 🚀

Com a participação de especialistas, discutimos como o Hackathon estimula habilidades do século XXI como:
✅ Resolução de problemas
✅ Trabalho em equipe
✅ Criatividade e inovação

Falamos também sobre o uso responsável da tecnologia e da IA, e como o design thinking, a programação e o pitch fazem parte dessa jornada de aprendizagem prática e significativa.

🍁 Na Maple Bear, acreditamos em uma educação inovadora, conectada com o mundo real e com o futuro dos nossos alunos.

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🎙️✨ Special Edition On Air: PodBear – Hackathon Edition! 🐻💡

Get ready for a transformative episode of our official podcast, PodBear – Pode Falar! In this special edition, we dive into the world of Hackathon Marília, an initiative in partnership with Google for Education that is shaping the future of education! 🚀

With the participation of experts, we explore how the Hackathon develops key 21st-century skills like:
✅ Problem-solving
✅ Teamwork
✅ Creativity and innovation

We also discuss the responsible use of technology and AI, and how design thinking, programming, and pitching are all part of this hands-on, meaningful learning journey.

🍁 At Maple Bear, we believe in an innovative education — one that’s connected to the real world and to our students’ future.

Com a mediação da professora Julie e da aluna Julia do Middle Years, recebemos duas formadoras canadenses que acompanham de perto o desenvolvimento dos nossos professores e a aplicação do currículo bilíngue da Maple Bear em sala de aula.

🔎 Neste episódio:
🇨🇦 Descubra como o currículo canadense ganha vida no contexto brasileiro.
🎓 Ouça insights sobre ensino investigativo, projetos interdisciplinares, pensamento crítico e formação docente.
🥰 Dê boas risadas com curiosidades sobre comidas brasileiras, primeiras palavras em português e momentos inesquecíveis vividos por nossas convidadas!

👂 Uma conversa leve, divertida e profunda sobre a essência da nossa proposta bilíngue – diretamente de quem forma, vive e transforma a educação no dia a dia.

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In the episode “Canada–Brazil Connections: The Heart of Bilingual Education”, we dive into the meaningful connections that make the Canadian curriculum so special within Maple Bear! 

Hosted by teacher Julie and Middle Years student Julia, we welcome two Canadian academic trainers who work closely with our teachers, guiding the implementation of Maple Bear’s bilingual curriculum in the classroom.

🔎 In this episode:
🇨🇦 Discover how the Canadian curriculum comes to life in the Brazilian context.
🎓 Hear insights on inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary projects, critical thinking, and teacher development.
🥰 Laugh along with fun stories about Brazilian food, first Portuguese words, and unforgettable moments shared by our guests!

👂 It’s a lighthearted, engaging, and thoughtful conversation about the heart of our bilingual approach – straight from those who shape, live, and transform education every day.

Com a mediação da nossa querida coordenadora Aline e a participação especial da aluna Isabela Vieira (Y6), recebemos Cássia Laine, Consultora de Garantia da Qualidade da Maple Bear Brasil, para um bate-papo inspirador!

💬 Conversamos sobre:
✔️ O que significa oferecer uma educação de qualidade
✔️ O que torna a Maple Bear diferente
✔️ Como os alunos também são protagonistas nesse processo

Foi uma conversa leve, enriquecedora e cheia de aprendizados!

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This time, we dive into an essential topic: Quality Assurance!

Hosted by our dear coordinator Aline and featuring special guest student Isabela Vieira (Y6), we welcomed Cássia Laine, Quality Assurance Consultant at Maple Bear Brazil, for an inspiring conversation!

💬 We talked about:
✔️ What it means to provide quality education
✔️ What makes Maple Bear stand out
✔️ How students are also protagonists in this journey

It was a light, enriching conversation full of insights!

E essa edição é mais do que especial: falamos sobre um dos momentos mais aguardados do ano… o Family Day! 🐻❤️

📍 Tema: “Family Day – Um sábado de conexão, afeto e diversão!”
Com participação especial dos nossos professores, este episódio traz todos os detalhes do evento que aconteceu sábado, 17 de maio, na Maple Bear Villa.

Vamos conversar sobre:
🎶 O Picnic Musical com palco aberto para pais e filhos
📖 Oficinas literárias, artísticas e criativas para toda a família
🛠️ A Oficina Maker pra colocar a mão na massa
🎉 Uma apresentação surpresa dos nossos alunos
🧺 E um picnic cheio de carinho pra encerrar a manhã

🎙️✨ The new episode of PodBear – Pode Falar! is live!

And this one is extra special: we’re talking about one of the most anticipated moments of the year… Family Day! 🐻❤️

📍 Theme: “Family Day – A Saturday of Connection, Affection, and Fun!”
With special participation from our amazing teachers, this episode dives into all the details of the event held on Saturday, May 17th, at Maple Bear Villa.

Join us as we talk about:
🎶 The Musical Picnic with an open stage for parents and children
📖 Literary, artistic, and creative workshops for the whole family
🛠️ The Maker Workshop – hands-on fun for everyone
🎉 A surprise performance by our students
🧺 And a cozy picnic to wrap up the morning with love

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In this special PodBear episode, students from Maple Bear Marília come together to offer a touching tribute to their mothers. Through heartfelt voices filled with love, gratitude, and tenderness, they share unforgettable memories, life lessons, musicas and moments that shaped their journeys with these incredible women. From laughter and music to tears and emotion, we celebrate the power of affection, strength, and maternal presence. Get ready to be moved by genuine stories from students and moms in our school community. A sound gift for all the mothers who make the world a more beautiful place!

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In this episode of PodBear, students Marina and Vitor welcome two amazing trainers: Thelma from Brazil and Dianne from Canada. With over 30 years of experience, they share how bilingual literacy unfolds at Maple Bear, explaining the investigative strategies that help students learn to read and write in both Portuguese and English—simultaneously! The conversation includes reflections on sound, meaning, and cross-language connections, plus real stories, fun facts, and helpful tips for families. A vivid lesson on how the bilingual brain grows and how literacy can be magical!

Você vai descobrir:
 •⁠ ⁠A diferença entre avaliação formativa e somativa;
 •⁠ ⁠Como manter uma rotina equilibrada de estudos;
 •⁠ ⁠Dicas práticas para estudantes e famílias enfrentarem esse momento com mais confiança e leveza.

Com histórias reais, reflexões sinceras e orientações valiosas, esse episódio é um guia afetuoso para quem busca sucesso acadêmico com organização, constância e inteligência emocional.

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How can students prepare for exams without stress? In this episode of PodBear, students Gabriel (Y7) and Rebeca (Y6) join coordinator Viviane and teacher Leoni in a crucial conversation about Maple Bear’s assessment system and how Middle Years students organize their study routines.

You’ll hear about:
 •⁠ ⁠The difference between formative and summative assessments;
 •⁠ ⁠How to build a balanced and consistent study rhythm;
 •⁠ ⁠Practical tips to help students and families face exams with more confidence and ease.

With real stories, honest reflections, and valuable advice, this episode is a caring guide for anyone striving for academic success with planning, consistency, and emotional intelligence.

Ficou curioso? Então embarque junto com a gente nessa conversa cheia de histórias!

Students Luis and Ana Carla sit down for a chat with a very special guest: professional writer and storyteller Fernanda Munhão, who shares her insights on the importance of observing and listening to the world in order to tell a good story. She also talks about the different reactions audiences can have to the same story.

Curious? Then join us on this journey full of stories!

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Little Red Riding Hood were friends with the Wolf? What if Jack climbed the Beanstalk and found a completely different world? What if the endings to the fairy tales we know were written by you? In this special episode, delve into the enchanting world of literature at Maple Bear with Year 06 and Year 07 students! Discover how fairy tales can have new endings and how reading can transform the way we see the world. Hear inspiring testimonials from students who learned to create their own stories and explore the magic of rewriting classics.

In this inaugural episode of PodBear, students Júlia and Rafael interview Maple Bear Brazil’s Academic Director, Antonieta Megale, in an engaging conversation about bilingualism and their experiences at the school. They discuss the importance of bilingual education, how it impacts students’ learning and career prospects, and share inspiring stories about friendship and personal development. Make the most of this opportunity to hear valuable insights into modern education and how Maple Bear stands out in this landscape!