Extracurricular activities for current students at Mammolina Montessori
Chess
Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Primary and children born in 2019
Through chess, children develop valuable skills such as problem solving, aerospace ability, planning/forecasting, reading, and math. With over 500 students in 25 schools in Valencia, Escuela De Ajedrez Pensamiento Audaz (EDAPA) is dedicated to teaching chess to children in primary and secondary schools of all levels. EDAPA has created its own textbooks, puzzles, cards, games, etc. to use alongside traditional chess games in its classes. These materials help make the classes very social, dynamic, and engaging. These classes have been a success at our school with children of all levels, from beginners to regional champions.
Conditions:
Minimum: 5 to start the activity
Materials: €20 (non-refundable)
Monthly Price: €28
Drawing and Painting
Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. for Primary and children born in 2019
The drawing and painting class seeks to enhance children's ability to communicate, explore the world around them, represent and express themselves, working individually and in groups, encouraging their imagination and helping their comprehensive development.
During the classes we will draw, paint, compose, decompose, trying out different materials (colored pencils, watercolor pencils, cardboard, markers, felt...) but above all we will have a fun time playing and experimenting, enhancing creativity through the visual arts.
Primary school children are at the ideal age to develop the creativity that will enable them to generate alternative ideas when faced with problems or difficult situations, thus tolerating frustration better in their daily lives.
Our teacher, Julia Muñoz, has a degree in Fine Arts and has dedicated her professional career to graphic design and illustration, working for private companies and as a freelancer. Currently, she provides ongoing training and graphic projects with people with functional diversity and combines this with drawing and painting classes for children.
Conditions:
Minimum 5 students to start the activity
Materials cost (in one payment): €30 (non-refundable)
Monthly Price: 38€
Theatre and Puppets
Wednesdays from 16:00 to 17:15 for Primary (Group 1)
Thursdays from 16:00 to 17:15 for Primary (Group 2)
This workshop, which is mainly held outdoors, aims to develop all kinds of communicative skills through theatre and its different variants, with special emphasis on visual theatre (puppets, shadow theatre, object and material theatre) due to its universality in language and to delve deeper into the poetics and innate imagination of children.
We will approach the workshop as if it were a magical journey, where play will be the main tool and source of inspiration. In this way, we not only acquire theatrical notions but we also improve individual and collective self-esteem by promoting group cohesion and confidence. We explore different ways of transmitting ideas and emotions while having fun. All of this has a direct and positive impact on the students' ability to manage emotions and paves the way for their correct relationship with the environment, listening and respect.
Theatre enhances multiple values and helps us to understand ourselves, but it also allows us to work transversally on aspects such as costumes, music, writing, creating stage designs or lighting, uncovering multiple hidden talents. For its part, the puppet is a channel and a first-rate pedagogical tool on which to pour out what would otherwise be difficult for us, thus blurring all kinds of barriers that we previously thought impossible to overcome. The plastic and manual component when building our puppets develops motor and concentration skills while developing the symbolic universe of each one. Although our main objective is play, it will help in the creation of small works that we can enjoy as a family.
Director and teacher Nelo Sebastián is an actor, puppet maker, teacher, musician and poet. He has his own company, Vudú Teatro, and works for many others. He has a long career that from the beginning has been accompanied by his pedagogical side, developing multiple workshops and projects (“neighborhood mythology”, “behind the shadow of the object”, “your poetic universe”…) implemented in schools, associations, NGOs of all kinds and selected by institutions such as UV or UNIMA International.
The company includes other actors and actresses with extensive experience in the field of theatre and teaching with children and who, depending on the formation of the groups, will assist by giving classes or substitute if the organisation chart so requires (We will duly inform and provide the CV of the support teacher, if necessary, once the groups are closed).
Their website is: www.vuduteatro.com
Ages: Primary students
Conditions:
Minimum 8 children (max. 16 children) per group to start the activity
Clothing: Outdoor clothing
Rainy days: Use indoor/covered spaces
Materials: €35 (non-refundable)
Monthly Price: €42
Tennis
Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Primary
Tennis is a great sport for children and can be played at all stages of life. Not only does it benefit them physically, by increasing fitness and hand-eye coordination, but it helps them psychologically by developing a good work attitude, sportsmanship and cooperation with their peers.
Fran Caballer, our professional tennis player, has more than 20 years of experience teaching at the main tennis centres in Valencia, such as the Club Español de Tenis, Polideportivo de Rocafort and Polideportivo de Godella. In addition, Fran speaks French, Italian, English and Spanish.
Fran adapts the class to the level of the children and can work with up to 10 per class. Children will develop their general fitness, tennis strokes and combinations as they progress through various exercises and games.
All materials needed for the class, such as tennis rackets, balls, cones, hoops, etc. are provided.
Conditions:
Minimum: 4 children to start the activity
Clothing: Comfortable and flexible sportswear
Monthly Price: €38
Chinese Language and Culture (Mandarin)
Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for primary school students
Primary school children are at the ideal age to develop interest in
new languages.
The Chinese language and culture class (Mandarin) aims to train children to communicate in Mandarin. While they learn to express themselves with 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 promote their overall development.
Throughout the course, children will understand that Mandarin is made up of Pinyin and Chinese characters. They will learn about Chinese culture such as Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, etc., and do some traditional crafts such as Chinese painting and calligraphy. Lastly, the class will also explore Chinese food culture, where they will learn the names of popular dishes such as xiao long bao (pork buns) or dumplings, and how to order them in a Chinese restaurant, as well as being able to order a simple drink in Mandarin.
Our teacher, Ruby, earned a BA in English Literature in Henan, China, and a Masters in Education and Montessori qualifications in New Zealand. In 2009, Ruby earned a degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and has been providing Chinese language training to foreigners in Shanghai. In 2022, she established her own Mandarin school, Little Star Mandarin School.
Conditions:
Minimum: 5 children to start the activity
Materials: €30 (non-refundable)
Monthly price: €40
Activities Open to the Public
Tennis classes for children and adults
Tennis is a great sport for children and can be played at all stages of life. Not only does it benefit them physically, by increasing fitness and hand-eye coordination, but it helps them psychologically by developing a good work attitude, sportsmanship and cooperation with their peers.
Private lessons with our tennis instructor, Fran Caballer, upon request.
Friday
Basic Level: 17:00 to 18:00 (children ~6 to 9 years old)
Intermediate Level: 18:00 to 19:00 (children from ~10 to 13 years old)
Private classes/groups on request from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Prices:
Basic and Intermediate Level: €35 and €40 per month (minimum 4 students)
Private Classes: €36 per hour (up to 3 people)
Private Group Classes: €40 per month (minimum 4 people)
Fran CaballerFran, our tennis coach, has more than 20 years of experience teaching at the main tennis centres in Valencia, such as the Spanish Tennis Club, Polideportivo de Rocafort and Polideportivo de Godella. In addition, Fran speaks French, Italian, English and Spanish.
E-mail: tenis@mammolinamontessori.com
