Bite-Size Montessori Foundations • Santa Barbara Pilot
A supplementary foundations program delivered as a Summer Camp or After-School cycle. Our flagship entry point is Literacy Foundations, strengthened through Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) using Jolly Phonics—to build confident reading and writing through explicit sound–symbol instruction, blending, and segmenting. This literacy work is supported by Montessori core domains: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture.
Not “light” learning—just a clearer, more affordable delivery format. We compress Montessori foundations into short cycles (“sachets”), keep the work concrete, and prove progress through checkouts + portfolio output.
We document the Santa Barbara pilot outcomes to create a replicable scaling playbook for the Philippines—then export the refined “Santa Barbara Final Form” model to Japan and worldwide.
BSMSAP is the umbrella. For most learners—and for LGU/DepEd alignment—we recommend starting with Literacy Foundations, then rotating to Math or Whole-Child foundations across cycles.
Children are placed by a short readiness check—so a learner who needs literacy support can start at the right level with dignity, while advanced learners can move faster. Our Literacy Foundations uses SSP (Jolly Phonics) within Montessori Language work.
These are our communication bands. Actual learning starts at the learner’s level.
Coding tools follow readiness: ScratchJr (ages 5–7) and Scratch (designed for ages 8–16).
Note: Jolly Phonics is a Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) programme. Scratch is designed for ages 8–16; ScratchJr is for ages 5–7.
Same foundations, two schedules—choose what fits your child.
Ideal for building confidence before the school year begins.
Ideal for families who want consistent weekly support.
Below are the suggested delivery times based on our available center blocks. Parents choose a preferred time slot; final grouping depends on enrollment.
Note: BSMSAP is positioned as a supplementary foundations option (year-round alternative to daily summer sessions), while SLFP is the summer “acceleration pathway.” :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
We track progress through simple checkouts and portfolio samples—so parents can see real change, not just “attendance.”
8-week planner • weekly outcomes • checkout checklist • portfolio collection • simple parent reporting
No. It supports both struggling and average learners who want stronger foundations, better habits, and higher confidence.
Yes. We use the Primary + Support sachet system so children can rotate by cycle while keeping learning focused.
Message us. We’ll recommend a Primary + Support pairing based on a quick readiness check and parent goals.
SLFP is a structured summer pathway with daily sessions. BSMSAP is the year-round (or summer alternative) foundation engine—same philosophy, different schedule. View SLFP →
Yes. BSMSAP runs both as a Summer Camp (Stage A) and as an After-School program (Stage B). If you want steady progress during the school year, choose Stage B (8-week cycle, 2 sessions/week).
Tell us your child’s age/grade and your main goal (Reading/Writing, Math, Focus, Culture). We will recommend a Primary + Support sachet and a suitable schedule format.
Optional: If you’re exploring the full summer coding pathway, you may also view: Summer Learning Foundation Program (SLFP).