At Sementes, we understand the delicate balance parents face in caring for their children while trying to find time for themselves.
That's why we created our Playgroups - a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where both parents and children can thrive.
Our playgroups are aimed at families with children aged 0 to 3. The aim is to provide a unique opportunity for caregivers to enjoy personal time while staying close to their children and raising them in a community.
We believe children learn best through free and spontaneous play, where they can explore, imagine and create.
Your child will have the freedom to explore our living room and, weather permiting, the outdoors.
We also offer semi-structured activities, always respecting each child's interests. We have a caregiver on site, ensuring that your child is treated with attention and affection.
We value the social and emotional relationships that children build through play. We encourage cooperation, empathy and resilience, essential skills for life.
We understand the importance of being close to your child, but we also recognize the value of allowing them to explore independently. Our space allows caregivers to be close by, but separate enough for children to engage with the environment, knowing that their parents are there.
We prioritize outdoor play, allowing children to connect with nature, breathe fresh air and engage in playful discovery.
We believe that this connection is fundamental to children's holistic development.
We believe in creating an environment where every family feels valued and included, regardless of their origin or occupation.
Our approach ensures that all families have the opportunity to participate in and strengthen a support network, according to their routines and needs.
We create spaces that encourage curiosity and creativity, where the environment is seen as a third teacher.
Each corner an opportunity to discover and learn.
Our caregiver is there to support, but it's always the children who take the lead.
We encourage autonomy and collaboration between children in all activities.
We prioritize interaction with the natural environment.
Children spend time outdoors, where the natural world becomes a living learning space, full of possibilities.
We let the child guide us, observing them carefully and understanding their interests, potential and difficulties.
We ensure that children have access to all the materials, so they are carefully chosen according to the ages, interests and needs of each child and family.
We place a strong emphasis on developing emotional and social intelligence, which is why we integrate parents and primary caregivers into the routines.
Our approach nurtures the whole child, focusing on empathy, collaboration and emotional growth.
While your child plays, you'll have access to a peaceful environment just a few steps away.
Whether you need to catch up on some work, do some reading or just enjoy a moment of reflection, our parent space is equipped to meet your needs.
AVAILABLE TIMES AND SESSIONS
WAYS OF PARTICIPATING
We offer a flexible card system with three options:
The card will be stamped each time you attend, so you can keep track of how many sessions you have left.
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