After the success of the last edition, the Mini and Midi courses will restart in September for children aged 1-2 years and 2-3 years respectively, to support them during some of the most delicate stages of growth and language acquisition.
And to respond to numerous requests, courses will be available at all three of our locations in Amsterdam West, Zuid and Oost! See the complete schedule below.
Following the program This is where stories are played out children will bring fairy tales and stories to life through play, imagination and their own emotions. Under Valentina's gentle guidance they will enter the narrative in small steps through the actions and places of the protagonist characters. This will also be an opportunity to practice the Italian language in a natural, relaxed and fun way.
Each meeting will develop starting from a key theme on which multisensory activities aimed at children's verbal and non-verbal expression will be developed ad hoc.
In the Mini band they will be the activities of movement and manipulation, exploration and nomenclature of materials as well as construction are predominant. A first form of shared symbolic play will be introduced through the simulation of daily actions such as eating, sleeping and brushing your teeth.
In the Midi band greater attention will be given to symbolic play and to pretend game in which spaces, characters and imaginary events will be brought to life through the body, action, word and imagination of children.
In the Mini/Midi group (at the Zuid and Oost offices) the activities will be adapted based on the more specific needs and skills of the participants.
Valentina has been leading the Mini and Midi routes for two years, transmitting joy to every little participant. His ability to connect with children makes every meeting a moment of discovery and celebration.
Dates, locations and times
Each cycle consists of 10 meetings held every two weeks.
Here are the dates, locations and times:
EAST – Vonk | from September 18th
Single group MINI/MIDI 1-3 YEARS: Saturday morning – ore 11-12
WEST – De Havelaar | valley 18 settembre
Group MINI 1-2 YEARS: Saturday afternoon – ore 15.30-16.30
Group MIDI 2-3 ANNI: Saturday afternoon – ore 16.30-17.30
SOUTH – House of the De Pijp District | valley 25 settembre
Single group MINI/MIDI 1-3 YEARS: Saturday morning – ore 10-11
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