Danio´s Animal Club
There is a look that only children have.
I don't know if you've ever seen it.
Their eyes light up. They have connected with something that catches their attention.
And they are happy.
When that happens, you, their father, their mother, their teacher, their grandparent, light up too.
And you are happy too.
There is no magic like it.
This is a Club that looks for that look. That connection that makes you live unforgettable moments with them.
And we do it through animals, through science, through the observation of wonderful things that exist around us.
That's why it's a Fabulous Club: the Danio´s ANIMAL CLUB
What do we do in the Danio´s animal Club?
🐠 Stories illustrated by children. Learning that is not forgotten.
Each month we choose an animal of the month (and it is chosen by the children of the club, by vote).
In March it was Danio rerio, the zebrafish.
In April, it was the silkworm.
In May, it's all about the bear.
In June... maybe the dog.
And once the animal is chosen, the questions begin:
Why do bears hibernate?
How do dogs think?
How long does a bat live?
I collect them, research them, and create custom materials. I am a veterinary scientist for a reason.
But it doesn't end there:
With these questions, the children draw. They investigate. They get inspired. And then... we create a story.
A story that becomes an exclusive resource of the Club.
A story that, if you wanted to buy it separately, costs 22€.
But if you are in the club...
You receive it at no extra cost.
And your child can become a co-author.
In addition, each club member has access to:
🐠 Exclusive emails about the animal of the month.
🐠Weekly science news told in a curious and funny way.
🐠 Possibility to become a Danio Club artist.
The best drawings in the world are the ones that come out of a child's imagination.
That's why I know that everything you learn in the club will inspire you to draw. You will be able to share your drawings, your essays, your reflections with other members of the club.
Some of these drawings will become Danio characters, like these ones you can see here.
🐠 Access to all the teaching resources generated in Learn with Danio throughout its history.
I have been bringing science to the little ones for 7 years.
And I've had time to make all kinds of materials in different formats: stories, videos, tutorials, videotutorials, activity notebooks, emails...
They are invaluable teaching resources for families as well as for schools and institutes, because they teach, motivate, entertain and above all, encourage curiosity to reach that look I was talking about in the introduction.
And no, you can't find them on Youtube: they are different, original and exclusive for members of the Fabulous Danio Club.
As we generate more, they will be added to this resource bank.
Tales
There is nothing more beautiful and more natural than learning with a story.
In the Club you will have access to the electronic versions of all the stories about science and animals that I write, with the drawings of kids and ideas of the animal of the month.
I hope to write many more, but for the moment these are the ones you can find here:
The story of a cormorant that could count. Based on scientifically proven facts and the drawings of a 7-year-old girl.
The story of my friend Dr. Maria Luisa Cayuela, who works with zebrafish to cure cancer and other rare diseases. A reference for girls who would like to be scientists.
The life cycle of a silkworm as told by the silkworm itself. With real photographs taken with the danioscope, which you will also be able to do.
And who am I to go around making such a fabulous science club for kids?
My name is María Jesús Molina Cimadevila, Txus for my friends.
I am a veterinarian and I have spent 25 years working in science.
Eigth years ago I left the CSIC (the largest scientific institution in Spain) to bring science to schools with a beautiful project called Learn with Danio.
In this club you can find the result of all my work during this time.
And what I still have to do.
It is said soon.
In short, if you join the Danio´s Animal Club you will have:
🐠 Exclusive materials you won't find outside the Club.
🐠 Exclusive emails talking about an animal or a scientific activity.
🐠 Possibility to become a Danio artist.
🐠 Scientific news every week.
🐠 All the scientific materials generated in 8 years in this project (Spanish and English)
and everything I will do from now on....
All this has a price of more than 1000 euros if you buy it separately.
But it will only cost you 20 euros per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this Club for?
Families committed to the education of their children who want to share unique experiences with them.
To primary or secondary schools in the field of science that want to bring science to their classes in an exciting, active and different way.
To adults who never lost their curiosity when they were little.
For what ages is it intended?
It depends on the maturity of the child.
In general, most of the materials are aimed at children between 6 and 12 years old, primary and first years of ESO.
But,
If you are a curious person and any of the things you have seen resonate with you and you would love to learn about it, sign up
Sign up,
Don't hesitate, even if you are 70 years old. It doesn't matter.
You're going to enjoy it like you did when you were a kid and you're going to learn a lot.
I'm sure of it because I do it.
How much does it cost?
20 euros per month for families.
7 euros per month if you only want the science news part.
Is there any permanence?
No, you can unsubscribe whenever you want.
What language are the materials in?
Mails with the animal of the month and tales are both in English and Spanish.
Some of the materials are in Spanish but the intention is to translate them all in a few months.
Does it include physical products?
No, it is a digital product consisting of videos, tutorials, workbooks, teaching guides... in short, everything I told you about above.
From time to time I will offer physical products at special prices for club members.
It does not include Danio in class or at home.
From which countries can I access it?
As it is a digital product you can buy from any country in the world.
Is there a money back guarantee?
No, there is no money back guarantee. But if you do not like what is inside, which is difficult, you can unsubscribe whenever you want.
The possible benefit is that your child learns, enjoys and brings out that magic look.
The only risk you run is that you lose 20 euros.
Is it worth a try?
Warning
The activities proposed in the Club are adapted for children and are not dangerous, but sometimes involve small parts or interact with living beings that must always be done with the help of an adult.
In addition, you will be asked for an email address to send you emails that you can read and share with your children and students.
The idea is for you to live and enjoy the experiences together. It is not something to leave the children alone.