Some songs have a quiet way of leaving a mark. “S’il te plaît et merci” is one of them—a gentle, heartwarming French song that celebrates two small words with big meaning: “s’il te plaît” (please) and “merci” (thank you). Children… S’il te plaît et merci: Gentle French Song for Kids About Please & Thank You
Teaching children French can feel magical when music is involved — especially when the song is joyful, simple, and filled with colour. If you’ve been looking for a French colour song for kids, or a chanson sur les couleurs to… A Fun French Song for Kids to Learn Colours: ‘Chantons les couleurs’
For parents in southeast Calgary, preparing children for French Immersion can feel overwhelming. Many want their kids to gain confidence in French early, but aren’t sure how to start. French Together 1 at Auburn House offers a practical, supportive way… Help Your Child Prepare for French Immersion — French Together 1 at Auburn House
What are the days of the week in French? La semaine des Canards is a delightful French children’s song that effortlessly teaches your French learners the days of the week in French. Disclosure: Please note that I have included Amazon… French days of the week: La semaine des canards song
Music has a remarkable ability to captivate young minds and make language learning a joyful experience. With Music Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to harness the power of music and use it as a catalyst for… Music Day French learning activities for kids at home
If your kids are anything like mine, they absolutely adore the playground. It’s like their own magical kingdom where they can run, jump, and play to their heart’s content. I love watching their faces light up with excitement as we… French playground equipment vocabulary
Learning a new language can be an exciting journey, and what better way to introduce your child to French than through play? Here are five French-speaking toys designed for children aged 0 to 5 years. They offer a fantastic opportunity… 5 French-speaking toys for kids, 6 months to 5 years old
Bonjour les parents! As a mom who is passionate about teaching French to my children, I understand the importance of finding engaging resources that make language learning fun and accessible. I’ve been wanting to write about Passe-Partout for a while… Teaching French to kids at home with Passe-Partout
As parents, we strive to provide our children with enriching experiences that ignite their curiosity and foster their love for learning. One creature that fascinates both my toddler and preschooler at the moment is the duck, with its quacks, waddles,… Learning about ducks in French during a nature walk
Is your child fascinated with trucks? Do they get excited at the sound of the firetruck zipping through the neighborhood with its flashing lights or the sight of the garbage truck pulling up to your house? If so, they willl… French book for kids: Bonne nuit, les camions
If you’re a French speaker or are currently learning French, you may have noticed that certain English words have more than one French translation. One such example that I explored in a previous blog post is “owl“. Camel is another… What is camel in French? Un dromadaire or un chameau?
A hand-painted birdhouse can make for an adorable Mother’s Day gift that your child will be proud of. This spring craft can be used as a decor item around the house or in the yard, or it can be attached… Learn French while painting a birdhouse: spring craft
Learning new Easter vocabulary in French and practicing it is more fun when it’s presented as a game or activity. This engaging sticker matching activity is incredibly simple to set up and customize, depending on your child’s age and vocabulary… Easter vocabulary in French: sticker matching activity
Easter is an exciting time for our little ones to learn about bunnies in French, with the help of some delicious chocolate bunnies, a creative easter activity, and a cute French song for kids. Related: Learn French Easter vocabulary with… Learning about bunnies in French at Easter time
Around this time last year, I wrote a blog post about how I use French seek-and-find books to teach my kids French at home. One year later, I am happy to report that both my children still enjoy them. One… Famous French nursery rhymes seek-and-find book
Disclosure: Please note that I have included Amazon affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a commission (at no extra cost to you). If you’re teaching your child French at home and are looking… Learn French Easter vocabulary with Peppa Pig
Le petit jardinier (the little gardener in English) is a sweet French nursery rhyme that your child will love watching you perform. Not only is the topic interesting to toddlers and preschoolers, and even kindergarteners, but the fun fingerplay makes… French spring nursery rhyme: Le petit jardinier
Each season is a wonderful topic exploration for our tout-petits. What a perfect time to introduce these short, lovely French spring poems to your kids. Disclosure: Please note that I have included Amazon affiliate links. If you click through and… French spring poems for children
Seek-and-find books are a favourite in our house! Understandably so because there are many reasons to love them. Search-and-find books keep children (and even adults) of all ages engaged as they use their visual perception and discrimination skills to find… Five ways to teach French with seek-and-find books
If you’re planning a getaway with young kids, involving them at various stages of the process will not only get them excited about their upcoming trip, but can make them appreciate the trip even more. It is also the perfect… Learning French while on vacation
If your child is showing reading readiness, I’ve got a fun activity that combines French Valentine’s Day vocabulary and beginning sound identification. Valentine’s Day in French is La Saint Valentin, which is short for La fête de Saint-Valentin. French Valentine’s Day vocabulary Disclosure:… French Valentine’s Day vocabulary for preschoolers
The concept of a mystery bag is pretty straightforward. You have to guess the name of treasures that are inside an opaque bag without seeing the items. Let me show you how you can make this a fun sensory activity… Teach your child French with the mystery bag game
From a young age, children are often curious about the puzzling object that they see in the sky at night. It changes shape and sometimes isn’t visible at all! Naturally, they have lots of questions about Earth’s neighbour, the Moon.… Phases of the moon in French
If your child is in French immersion or if you’re teaching them French at home, incorporating French into your family’s day-to-day can help them acquire the language faster and easier. Here are five opportunities for kids to practice French daily.… Five ways for children to practice French daily
Since my daughter has recently expressed the desire to learn to read, I’ve started informally drawing her attention to the sounds that two letters make when they are put together. Here is a useful French for kids list of short… French for kids: Syllables with the letter “a”
Puzzles are a fantastic resource that you can use to teach your kids French, especially if French toys are difficult to find where you live. My eldest daughter loves them, and it all started with her very first puzzle: the… Learn the names of baby animals in French with puzzles
Since many of you liked the fall poems for kids I posted a little while ago, I thought I’d share a few lovely French winter poems to enjoy with your children. Disclosure: Please note that I have included affiliate links.… French winter poems for kids – Poèmes d’hiver
If you’re looking for fun ways to teach children French this Christmas, here are five ideas on how you can incorporate French into your Christmas traditions. Play French Christmas songs Did you know that many of the traditional Christmas songs… Five ways to teach children French at Christmas
We recently got back from a family road trip to California. We utterly enjoyed a much-needed break from the rain and soaked in all the sunshine we could while there. During our stay in the golden state, our daughter got… Learning about persimmons in French – le kaki
Many parents start introducing solids to their babies when they are around six months of age. Some prefer to start with cereal and purees while others opt for baby-led weaning (BLW), which is the process of introducing solids to babies… Teach babies French while introducing solids
Books make excellent Christmas gifts for kids. If you’re looking for something special for a 0 to 2-year-old francophone or future French Immersion student, here are four wonderful French Christmas books for kids to consider. These books are a great… French Christmas books for kids – Livres de Noël
Un escargot partait en voyage is a cute French song for kids that is perfect to teach the names of musical instruments in French. It’s about a snail who goes on vacation, and on his way, he meets little creature… French instruments song: Un escargot partait en voyage
If you’re teaching your child the French alphabet, there are many toys on the market that can help them practice learning the letters while they play. Here are three non-electronic options to consider. Related: 5 French educational toys for kids… French alphabet toys for children (educational gifts)
Since the weather’s been quite rainy and windy these past few weeks, we’ve been spending a lot of time reading French children’s books about the fall season. In addition to books, poems are a great tool to teach children French.… Fall, autumn: French poems for kids – Poèmes d’automne
A simple game of dominoes can be a fun way to teach French to kids. It also allows families to spend quality time together, especially during these rainy fall days. Depending on the age of your child, you can adapt… Teach French to kids while playing dominoes
If you’re planning on teaching French to your child, you may be wondering what the best French books for babies 0-2 are. Here are a few types of books to consider when choosing books for your little darling’s first library.… French books for babies: Baby’s first library
Have you ever visited a cranberry farm? Since Thanksgiving is coming up, we decided to take our girls to a local cranberry bog to discover how these berries are grown. We loved the experience and were blown away by the… Learning French: The cranberry harvest
If you’re looking for French children’s books that will enable your toddler, preschooler, or kindergartener to discover the wonders of the fall season, here is a list of French kids’ books we’re looking forward to reading this autumn. Related: French… French children’s books: What we’re reading this fall
Does your child love to help out with laundry? Mine loves getting involved with different tasks: sorting clothes, carrying the laundry basket, transferring clothes to the washing mashing, opening and closing the door, starting the cycle, and even folding! This… Teach toddlers French while doing laundry together
I was feeling pretty good about the level of success I had achieved teaching my daughter French. After all, not only was Surya fully fluent in the language, but it seemed to me that French was even her preferred language.… Tips to encourage your child to speak French at home
It’s never too early to introduce French to your child. Here are three French songs for babies that you can sing to your petit trésor during diaper changes, feedings, bathtime, playtime, or… anytime. Disclosure: Please note that I have included… French songs for babies and newborns
How time flies! It’s hard to believe that my eldest is starting preschool this year. The start of school or back to school is a time when kids can feel many big emotions, ranging from excitement to apprehension. Whether you’re… School supplies in French – des fournitures scolaires
Jean Petit qui danse is a lively cumulative French body parts song that can make learning new vocabulary exciting for kids. To dance in French is dancer, so Jean Petit qui danse is about Little Johnny and the many ways… French body parts song: Jean Petit qui danse
Children love and can’t get enough of Baby Shark, along with the countless variations of the song that exist. The French version of Baby Shark is a brilliant way to teach kids French family members while capitalizing on Baby Shark… Teach kids French family members with Baby Shark
Since it’s summer, we’re continuing our fruits theme! In addition to the fruits that are grown in our area, we’re discovering tropical fruit names in French. Tropical fruits in French translate to des fruits tropicaux, but you will often hear… Tropical fruit names in French – Fruits tropicaux
Learning new words is always more fun with a song. This French nursery rhyme about a voracious papillon (butterfly) is a great way for your child to practice the names of fruits in French. Related: Kids’ song: La fourmi m’a… French nursery rhyme: Le papillon glouton
While there’s a lot to love about the other seasons, most of us have a soft spot for summer! Not only is summer the season of beachside fun, barbecues, and ice cream, it is also a time when the sweetest,… Summer fruits in French – Fruits d’été
Farms are such an exciting place for children; there’s so much for them to see and explore. A family farm visit can be a fun-filled opportunity to teach your child French farm vocabulary as they discover animals, plants, vehicles, tools,… French farm vocabulary – French children’s book
Do you have a child who will be enrolling in kindergarten in Canada soon? If you would them to learn French but don’t live in Québec, you may be wondering what your public school options are in terms of early… Difference between French Immersion and Francophone Schools
Many regions of North America saw record-breaking temperatures this week. While it most certainly was not enjoyable, it was a once-in-a-lifetime (hopefully!) experience that we will always remember. In addition to practicing the regular French summer vocabulary below, my daughter… French summer vocabulary: clothing and seasonal items
If you’re teaching your child French and don’t have access to a lot of French cartoon for kids, here is a wonderful déssin animé you can view online. Didou is a fun French kids’ cartoon that helps children learn French… French kids’ cartoon (dessin animé): Didou
Are you looking for fun and engaging toys and games for your infant or toddler? Here are five tried and tested French educational toys for kids that will help your child learn the language through play. I have provided you… 5 French educational toys for kids (French-speaking toys)
Are you looking for ways to teach your child emotions in French? Si tu as d’la joie au coeur is a modified version of the English song If you’re happy and you know it. Unlike the original song that focuses… Emotions in French: Si tu as d’la joie au coeur kids’ song
Are you expecting your first bébé (baby) and do you plan on teaching them French? Or are you currently raising a French-speaking toddler and awaiting a new addition to your family? This French baby vocabulary list, while not exhaustive, will… French baby vocabulary (newborn essentials)
We love going for nature walks, and during our recent strolls, my toddler began asking many questions about the bees she noticed buzzing around the colourful spring flowers in our neighbourhood. If you also have a little inquisitive kiddo asking… Learning about bees in French: vocabulary for kids
Watching cartoons in French can be an excellent way for your child to practice their listening skills. They get exposed to new French vocabulary, in context, and learn how the words are pronounced and used in practical sentences. My daughter’s… French cartoon for kids: TroTro (L’Âne TroTro)
Spring is the time when many bugs emerge, and what better way to learn the names of common insects in French than to do so with a fun song for kids! La fourmi m’a piqué la main is also an… Kids’ song: La fourmi m’a piqué la main – insects in French
Teaching your toddler to ride a bike takes a lot of patience and practice, but the joy of seeing them explore this new method of getting around is so rewarding. If you’re teaching your child French, here are the basic… Bicycle in French: vocabulary for kids
Spring weather can vary extremely. Some days can be sunny and warm while others can be rainy and cool. Many places experience extreme variations in weather even during the same day; it’s not uncommon to see chillier rainy mornings and… Clothing vocabulary in French: spring
Keeping a house clean and tidy with a toddler is no easy feat. They tend to get into everything and love to make a mess, and it can be exhausting for parents to constantly be cleaning up after them! When… French for children: Spring cleaning vocabulary
There are many ways to teach your child animal names in French. When we visited a sunflower farm last summer, our daughter loved watching the hardworking bees as they flew from flower to flower. In the fall, when we visited… Animal names in French: sticker matching activity for kids
Children’s books are great gifts for Mother’s Day because they can be enjoyed by both moms and their little ones. Whether it’s for reading together outdoors during the warmer spring months or indoors cocooned in bed or on the couch,… French Mother’s Day books for kids (Gift ideas)
Each season brings new discoveries for our little ones, and spring, with its budding leaves, bumbling bees, and blooming bulbs is a real treat for all our senses. We’ve been enjoying the milder temperatures and the outdoors, soaking in the… Names of flowers in French: vocabulary for preschoolers
Surya loves owls, so she’s always requesting that I draw these magnificent birds of prey for her. Since she’s been very interested in drawing on her whiteboard at the moment, I decided to involve her by inviting her to draw… Owl in French: collaborative art activity for kids
My daughter loves to help in the kitchen, and one of the ingredients she’s most familiar with is the ever so versatile egg! Whether it’s preparing scrambled eggs for brunch, cracking an egg for banana bread, or slicing a few… French for children: learning about eggs in French
We stumbled upon this book at our public library, and my daughter’s been enjoying it so much, I thought I’d share what we both love about Éléphant et Rosie: Tu as un oiseau sur la tête! by Mo Willems. You… Éléphant et Rosie: Tu as un oiseau sur la tête! Mo Willems
My daughter is very interested in movement songs at the moment. In the mornings, when the caffeine still hasn’t kicked in, I often put on her “action songs” playlist on Spotify, and she immediately finds her scarves and starts twirling… French movement song for kids: La valse des foulards
Spring activity for kids: French spring vocabulary
Did you know that you could watch Peppa Pig in French? If you have Netflix, all you have to do is change the language settings to French, et voilà! And if you don’t, you can access many of the episodes… Learn French with Peppa Pig: spring vocabulary
Is your child a fan of Pete the Cat books? My daughter absolutely loves the series and its various characters. If you’re teaching your child French, you’ll be happy to know that many of these fantastic James Dean books are… French spring book: Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar
Most parents of infants and toddlers develop a useful superpower within the first few months or years of parenting: the ability to turn anything into a song! Whether it’s to change your baby’s diaper, get them dressed, or accompany bathtime,… French song for kids: cleanup time
Since Easter is approaching, you can find fillable eggs practically anywhere you look. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, here is a fun Easter craft for toddlers that requires minimal setup and provides several learning opportunities for your little… Easter craft: colour matching with DIY egg shakers
Most people, no matter what their native tongue is, have played the game “I spy with my little eye” growing up. It’s a game that you can play anywhere, and it’s a great tool to teach our petits bambins new… French games for kids: I spy with my little eye
Sometimes all you need are a few dollar store supplies to prepare an engaging activity for your toddler. This fun colour matching game is not only perfect for your child to learn colours in French, but it is also excellent… Learn colours in French: matching activity for kids
Does your child like to collect pinecones? If you have a collection of these nature finds piling up and aren’t sure what to do with them, here’s an idea: pinecone birdfeeders! This easy and fun craft is an excellent opportunity… Teach children French while making pinecone birdfeeders
The best way to teach kids French is to ensure that they are immersed in the language daily. Since daily routines are repetitive, it’s easy to include them in your conversations, providing regular exposure to common French vocabulary and expressions.… Teach kids French: Daily routines in French
Your family is growing, and you are expecting a new baby! That’s fantastic news, but let’s face it; it’s not always easy for our firstborns to understand and process the changes that are happening in their lives as a result.… French books for big brothers and sisters
Have you heard the French kids’ song La Famille Doigt? It translates to The Finger Family, and it’s a fun way to teach your child the names of the fingers in French as well as the names of family members.… Learning the names of the fingers in French: fingerplay
Even if the weather outside is reminding us that it’s still winter (-5°C today, brrr), we’re already talking about plants and flowers, partly in anticipation of spring, but also in celebration of Valentine’s Day! Surya loved the Montessori flower arranging… Parts of a plant in French: vocabulary and activity
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day activity that will also help your child learn French in a fun way, this Montessori practical life activity is perfect if your child already has some practice using scissors. Not only does this… French activity for kids: arranging flowers (Montessori)
It’s that time of the year when I’m already thinking about what seasonal books to add to our home library. Since What we’re reading this winter is still one of the most popular blog posts on this site, I’ve realized… French children’s books: What we’re reading this spring
Lullabies and nursery rhymes have long been a gentle way to soothe little ones to sleep. While singing can be lovely, sometimes playing the songs is just as effective, especially when the focus is on creating a calm and peaceful… Short French lullabies and nursery rhymes for bedtime
Are you looking for exciting ways to keep your little scientist engaged at home? Try this fun science experiment for kids that is easy as pie and that uses items that you already have. What you will need Disclosure: Please… Fun science experiment for kids: magic milk in French
While February may be the shortest month of the year, it sure is packed with many events! If you’re looking for a Chinese New Year activity for kids and toddlers, here is a fun one that will also prepare them… Chinese New Year activity for kids: chopsticks transferring
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away! How will you celebrate love with your budding francophone? If you’re teaching French to your child, you can use this list of French Valentine’s Day vocabulary for kids and celebrate a Happy… Happy Valentine’s Day in French: activity for kids
Whether it’s a large garbage truck, a noisy airplane, or a big yellow school bus, children are curious about the vehicles they see around them. They often have (many) questions about what they are, the sounds that they make, and… French vehicle vocabulary for kids
Did you know that February is Black history month? If you are teaching French to your child and are looking for books that feature black main characters, here are some great options to consider. Since most of these French kids’… Black History Month Book: Nos Boucles Au Naturel
What does your family have for breakfast every day? We tend to switch things up regularly since Surya likes variety. Regardless of what’s on the menu, she loves to give us a hand making breakfast and will sometimes want to… Learn French transition words while making breakfast
Brr! It’s cold outside and our petits choux are discovering the various articles of clothing they need to keep warm during the winter. I introduced many of these items in the Clothing vocabulary in French – autumn/fall blog post, but… Clothing vocabulary in French: winter
Counting in French with your little ones can be a source of endless, everyday fun! Are you ready for “les chiffres“? One to ten in French 1. One un 2. Two deux 3. Three trois 4. Four quatre 5. Five… Counting in French: One to ten (1 to 10)
Our little ones learn so much while having fun, which is why I love nursery rhymes. If you want to teach your toddler body parts in French, “Savez-vous planter les choux?” will have them moving and singing along in no… Learning body parts in French: nursery rhyme
Wintertime can be particularly challenging for parents during Covid. With the closure of numerous attractions and the cancellation of many holiday events due to restrictions, parents are facing the added pressure of keeping their toddlers engaged at home. While we… French activities for kids: Christmas ornament
Ready to travel to Africa and Asia to learn about safari animals? OK so, we can’t quite hop on a plane yet, but we can create a little home safari for our future globetrotters to explore. Let’s find out more… Safari animals in French: vocabulary and play figures
This website is all about French for kids, through fun and hands-on activities, and this simple, low-cost, and easy-to-setup activity is the perfect example of French, made fun. What you will need: Green construction paper* du papier de construction vert… French for kids: Christmas tree craft
Large family gatherings are out this year, so we’re taking the opportunity to rethink holiday traditions and create new ones that will bring our daughter just as much joy. We decided that our Christmas dinner will be smothered in melted… Learning French while preparing a raclette dinner with kids
Are you ready for another fun French Christmas song? L’as-tu vu? is one of my daughter’s absolute favourite. She requests it over and over (and over) again, and I love to play it just to watch her eyes gleaming with… French Christmas song for kids: L’as-tu vu?
Our two-year-old daughter is starting to get quite excited about Christmas, and I wanted to find a playful way of introducing French Christmas vocabulary to her. Since I don’t have a varied collection of Christmas ornaments at home, I recently… Christmas in French: vocabulary, with photos and audio
It’s already December, and there’s nothing quite like Christmas songs to put you in the holiday spirit! Here’s a classic French Christmas song that your child will enjoy listening to. “Petit Papa Noël” has some great French Christmas vocabulary, and… French Christmas song for kids: Petit Papa Noël with lyrics
Who’s ready for winter? At our place, the holiday season arrived early this year. With Covid restrictions in full force, we decided not to wait till December to begin the festivities. The tree is already decorated, the lights are up,… Winter in French – Voici l’hiver Scholastic book: vocabulary
Living in a non-francophone city means that while our libraries have a minuscule area dedicated to French books for children, it is far from sufficient for my little bookworm. And with an equally limited selection of French kids’ books in… French books for children: What we’re reading this winter
