Learning French is easier when children hear the language in familiar, everyday situations. One of the best places to start is with their morning routine.
Ma routine du matin / My Morning Routine is a bilingual English–French picture book that helps young children learn everyday French vocabulary through a simple story, repetitive language, and colourful illustrations. Designed for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and beginner French learners, the book introduces practical words and expressions that children can hear and use every day.
Why Teach Morning Routine Vocabulary?
Daily routines give children repeated exposure to the same words and phrases. Because they already know what happens each morning, they can focus on connecting familiar actions with new French vocabulary.
Instead of memorizing isolated words, children learn French in context as they follow a familiar sequence of events.
What Children Will Learn
The story follows a child’s morning from waking up to leaving for school. Along the way, children are introduced to useful beginner French expressions, including:
- Je me réveille.
- Je me lave le visage.
- Je me lave les mains.
- Je prends mon petit-déjeuner.
- Je me brosse les dents.
- Je m’habille.
- Je mets mes chaussures.
- Je prépare mon sac.
- Je vais à l’école.
- Je fais un bisou à maman et à papa.
The repetitive sentence structure helps reinforce vocabulary while building listening comprehension and confidence.
A Bilingual French Book for Young Learners
Each French sentence is paired with an English translation, making the story accessible whether your family is completely new to French or already learning through school or French immersion.
The book is a great fit for:
- Babies and toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Kindergarten and early elementary students
- French immersion learners
- Homeschooling families
- Parents introducing French at home
No prior knowledge of French is needed to enjoy the story together.
Keep Learning with the Free Audiobook and Song
Children learn best when they hear the same vocabulary in different ways. After reading the book, continue practicing with the free audiobook and the accompanying morning routine song on YouTube.
📖 Read along with the audiobook
🎵 Sing along with the Morning Routine Song
Listening to the story and singing the song together helps reinforce pronunciation, build listening skills, and make French a natural part of everyday life.
Bonus Activities for Extra Practice
The book also includes three simple activities that encourage children to review and practice the vocabulary they have learned.
These activities provide another opportunity to recognize familiar words, strengthen comprehension, and continue learning through play.
A Simple Way to Practice French at Home
Morning routines happen every day, making them a perfect opportunity to introduce French naturally.
As your child gets ready, try using some of the expressions from the book:
- Je me réveille.
- Je me brosse les dents.
- Je m’habille.
- Je mets mes chaussures.
- Je vais à l’école.
Even hearing one or two French phrases each morning can help children become more comfortable with the language over time.
Where to Buy Ma routine du matin / My Morning Routine
Ma routine du matin / My Morning Routine is available on Amazon.
Whether you’re introducing French for the first time or looking for engaging beginner resources, this bilingual picture book offers a simple, enjoyable way to build everyday French vocabulary through reading, listening, and singing.
Start your child’s French learning journey one morning at a time.