Monday 16:00 to 17:00 for Primary students and children born in 2019

Children benefit from chess by gaining valuable skills such as problem solving, spatial awareness, planning and foresight, reading, and math skills. With over 500 students in 25 schools throughout Valencia, La Escuela De Ajedrez Pensamiento Audaz (EDAPA), is dedicated to teaching chess classes to primary and secondary school children of all levels. EDAPA has created their own workbooks, puzzles, playing cards, games etc. that are used in class along with the traditional chess games. These materials make the class highly social, dynamic, and engaging. At the school chess has proven to be extremely successful with children at all levels from beginners to regional champions.

Conditions:
Minimum: 5 children to initiate the activity
Materials: €20 (non-refundable)
Monthly Fee: €28

Tuesday 16:00 to 17:15 for Primary students and Children born in 2019

The drawing and painting class seeks to empower children to communicate, explore the world around them, represent and express themselves, work individually and in groups, stimulate their imagination and help their integral development.

Throughout the course, the children will draw, paint, construct, and deconstruct, using various materials (colored pencils, watercolor pencils, cardboard, markers, felt …) but, above all they are going to have fun playing/experimenting and enhancing their creativity through art.

Primary school children are at the ideal age to delve more deeply into their artistic abilities. This class will help them find and generate alternative ideas to challenging creative problems, while finding ways to tolerate frustration better in their day-to-day lives.

Our teacher, Julia Muñoz has a degree in Fine Arts and has dedicated her career to professional graphic design and illustration, working for private companies and as a freelancer. Currently, she teaches drawing and painting to children, and teaches/works on artistic projects with students with disabilities.

Conditions:
Minimum 6 children to start the activity
Materials Fee: €30 (non-refundable)
Monthly Fee: € 38

Wednesday 16:00-17:15 for Primary students

This mostly outdoor workshop aims to develop a wide range of communication skills through theater and its various forms, with a special emphasis on visual theater (puppets, shadow theater, theater with objects and materials) due to its universality in language and its ability to delve into the innate poetics and imagination of girls and boys.

The approach of this workshop is to guide the students as if they were embarking on a magical journey, where play serves as the primary tool and wellspring of inspiration. In this way, students will not only grasp theatrical concepts but also enhance both individual and collective self-esteem, fostering group cohesion and confidence. As well, diverse ways of conveying ideas and emotions will be explored, all while having fun. These experiences directly and positively influence students’ emotional management abilities and set the stage for healthy relationships with their environment, attentive listening, and respect.

Theater promotes multiple values and helps us understand ourselves, but it also allows us to work with multiple disciplines such as costumes, music, writing, the creation of sets or lighting, uncovering hidden talents. Similarly, puppets take on a vital role as a teaching tool, helping to simplify even the trickiest concepts and break down barriers that once seemed impossible to overcome. The manual and artistic elements involved in crafting puppets cultivate motor skills and concentration, simultaneously nurturing the symbolic universe within each participant. Though play remains the central goal, it will contribute to the creation of small projects that families can enjoy together.

The director and professor, Nelo Sebastián, is an actor, puppet maker, educator, musician, and poet. He’s the driving force behind Vudú Teatro, his own theater company, and regularly collaborates with others throughout Europe. With a rich background, Nelo has always been keen on sharing his knowledge. He’s crafted an engaging path through various workshops and projects like “mitología de barrio,” “tras la sombra del objeto,” and “tu universo poético.” These workshops have unfolded in schools, associations, and a range of NGOs. Notably, his work has gained recognition from esteemed institutions like the University of Valencia and UNIMA International.

His company also includes other actors and actresses with extensive experience in theater and pedagogy with children. Depending on the group’s needs and Nelo’s schedule, they may assist by teaching classes or substituting when needed. (We will provide proper notice and share the supporting teacher’s resume (if needed) once the groups are finalized).

His website is: www.vuduteatro.com

Conditions:
Minimum: 8 children to start the activity (max. 16 per group)
Clothing: Clothing for being outside
Rainy days: Indoor/covered spaces can be used
Materials Fee: €35 (non-refundable)
Monthly price: €42

Friday 16:00 to 17:00 for Primary students

Tennis is a great sport for children and is one that can be played throughout all stages of life. Not only does it benefit them physically, increasing fitness and hand-eye coordination, but it helps them psychologically by developing a good working attitude, sportsmanship, and cooperation with their peers.

Fran Caballer, our tennis pro, has over 20 years of experience teaching in the main tennis centers in Valencia, such as the Club Español de Tenis, Polideportivo de Rocafort, and Polideportivo de Godella. Additionally, Fran speaks French, Italian,
English, and Spanish.

Fran adapts the class to the level of the students and can work with up to 10 students per class. Children will develop their general fitness, tennis strokes, and combinations as they progress through various exercises and games.

All materials are provided for use during class such as tennis rackets, balls, cones, hoops etc.

Conditions:
Minimum: 4 children to initiate the activity
Attire: Comfortable/flexible sports clothes
Monthly Fee: €38

Fridays from 16:00 to 17:00 for Primary students

Primary school children are at the ideal age to develop interest in new languages.

The Mandarin language and culture class seeks to empower children to communicate in Mandarin. While learning to express themselves in simple greetings, such as: ni hao(你好) and zai jian (再见), they will work individually and in groups to stimulate their language skills and help their integral development.

Throughout the course, the children will understand that the Mandarin is made of Pinyin and Chinese characters. They will learn about Chinese culture such as the Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn festival etc, and do some traditional arts and crafts such as Chinese painting and calligraphy. Lastly, this class will delve into Chinese food culture, and they will learn the names and how to order popular dishes such as xiao long bao(pork buns)or dumplings in a Chinese restaurant, and they will be able to order a simple drink in Mandarin.

Our teacher, Ruby, received a bachelor’s degree in English literature in Henan, China, and a master’s degree in Education and Montessori degrees in New Zealand. In 2009, Ruby obtained a degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language and has been providing Chinese language training to foreigners in Shanghai and in 2022, she created her own Mandarin language
school, Little Star Mandarin School.

Conditions:
Minimum: 5 children to start the activity
Materials Fee: €30 (non-refundable)
Monthly Fee: €40