by Maria Victoria | Apr 9, 2026 | 12-18 years, 7-12 years, Dutch culture, Parents
The transition from primary school (basisschool) to secondary school (middelbare school) represents one of the most important moments in the school career of a child living in the Netherlands. The rhythms of the day, responsibilities, relationships change...
by Maria Victoria | Jan 29, 2026 | 7-12 years, Dutch culture, Parents
The choice of middle school (the "high school") is a fundamental step in the child's educational path which for many families, especially expat ones, may seem like a complex process. This two-part guide therefore wants to give you some...
by Giulia | Dec 10, 2025 | Event, Parties, Reading aloud for children
Sunday 7 December 2025 will remain in the hearts of many families because the Stivaletto Christmas Party was truly... special. People of all ages, lots of laughter, sweet Italian scents, activities for children, bingo, snacks and a great desire to be together: in the end...
by Giulia | Sep 8, 2025 | Event, Parents
Sometimes they may seem 'only' games, but behind each activity there is a concrete goal: in our courses we help Lɜ Bambinɜ to learn to read and write in Italian, developing curiosity, reflection on the language, linguistic skills (partner/member) and ...
by Giulia | Aug 5, 2025 | 0-4 years, 4-6 years, Reading aloud for children, Italian language
“Born to read… on the beach” It is a small column that we have designed for those who love reading aloud also on the beach (or in the mountains or in the city ...). Ideal for those who have 0 to 6 years, it includes 6 reading tips per week for 6 weeks (of ...
by Giulia | Aug 5, 2025 | 4-6 years, 7-12 years, Creativity
A summer to invent is a new column that we have designed to keep you company in these summer weeks. Summer is in fact the perfect time to slow down and have fun together. It takes little to create beautiful memories with Lɜ Bambinɜ, also ...
by Giulia | Jul 14, 2025 | 0-4 years, 4-6 years, 7-12 years, Who we are, Italian culture, Italian language
Last March we talked to many of you during our courses. We also sent to all our community a questionnaire of satisfaction and interest to which we received 37 responses full of positive and constructive feedback. Your experiences ...
by Giulia | Mar 14, 2025 | 12-18 years, 7-12 years, Italian culture, Learn Italian, Italian language
For Tuǝ Figliǝ who is intrigued but needs some support to participate in the Friends of Penna project and write a letter (in Italian) we have created this small tutorial and collected some ideas on how to write his first letter. As...
by Giulia | Feb 26, 2025 | Event, Parties, Partnership
Carnival is upon us and here at the boot we are taking care of the last preparations to celebrate great together with you on Sunday 2nd March. Behind the scenes in fact, our Team of Voluntarɜ has been busy for weeks to prepare the activities, choose the ...
by Giulia | Feb 7, 2025 | Event, Parties, Parents, Reading aloud for children
The time of chatter, colors and jokes finally approaches: celebrate great this year with us with the Carnival Boot! The boot carnival is the time to meet, let go and enjoy a ...