ORIGIN
Childhood: from small steps to great achievement
WHY LES PETITS ARCHITECTES?
Because children are the architects of their future.
And they start building that future very early on, through what they experience, feel and share every day.
THE HIDDEN POWER OF EVERYDAY LIFE
The little moments of everyday life have immense power. When a child learns to do things by themselves, they build their ability to:
focus
get organised
reason, persevere
have self-confidence
It’s these invisible abilities that make a real difference in life.
According to neuroscientist Adele Diamond, they predict success at school as well as, or even better than, IQ.
Center on the Developing Child - Harvard University
And that’s not all!
Do you know the difference between belonging and mattering?
Belonging = “I have a place here.”
Mattering = “What I do makes a difference.”
When a child contributes, takes part and shares moments, they feel useful, capable and recognised.
This feeling is linked to better mental health and to long-term fulfilment.
SPENDING TIME TOGETHER
Moments shared in childhood create far more than memories.
They shape confidence, independence and the ability to feel good with others… and with oneself.
Co-founder
ALIZEE
After an unconventional childhood, Alizée turned to education, first in France and then abroad.
She met hundreds of children, and as many life stories.
In the field, and then through science, she discovered something that is still too often underestimated:
the fundamental role of shared everyday moments and independence in building intelligence, confidence and the future.
Co-founder
CLEMENT
Clément, on the other hand, grew up without really experiencing those moments.
Shuttled between two homes, he withdrew into his own world very early on, without sharing the simple gestures that create memories.
Later, he realised that without real shared moments, everyday life becomes an empty routine.
And he doesn’t want other children to miss out on that.
Co-founder
ARCHI
Archi comes from the future.
Like all children, he loves sharing moments with his family.
And above all, he has understood that all children are capable of great things.
So he dreamt up the Genius tools.
THE MAGIC OF GENIUS
Safe, effective and educational tools, created with experts and families.
They make shared moments easier and
turn everyday life into an adventure!
Magical tools that create memories and build precious skills for school
and far beyond, for life