- French days of the week: La semaine des canards song
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 affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase,… French days of the week: La semaine des canards song - Music Day French learning activities for kids at home
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 your kids’ French learning journey right at home. In this… Music Day French learning activities for kids at home - French playground equipment vocabulary
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 discover new playgrounds in our neighborhood. As a mom who… French playground equipment vocabulary - 5 French-speaking toys for kids, 6 months to 5 years old
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 for parents to teach their little ones French while having… 5 French-speaking toys for kids, 6 months to 5 years old - Teaching French to kids at home with Passe-Partout
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 now, and I’m glad to finally have the chance to… Teaching French to kids at home with Passe-Partout - Learning about ducks in French during a nature walk
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, and affinity for water. If your child is equally intrigued,… Learning about ducks in French during a nature walk - French book for kids: Bonne nuit, les camions
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 enjoy the book Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, by Sherri Duskey… French book for kids: Bonne nuit, les camions - What is camel in French? Un dromadaire or un chameau?
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 English word with two common translations in French. So what… What is camel in French? Un dromadaire or un chameau? - Learn French while painting a birdhouse: spring craft
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 to a tree for birds to use as a nesting… Learn French while painting a birdhouse: spring craft - Easter vocabulary in French: sticker matching activity
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 level. Learn French Easter vocabulary with Peppa Pig Why stickers?… Easter vocabulary in French: sticker matching activity - Learning about bunnies in French at Easter time
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 Peppa Pig Disclosure: Please note that I have included Amazon… Learning about bunnies in French at Easter time - Famous French nursery rhymes seek-and-find book
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 such book that has recently captivated my two-year-old, Tara, is… Famous French nursery rhymes seek-and-find book - Learn French Easter vocabulary with Peppa Pig
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 for a new addition to your spring bookshelf, Peppa Pig:… Learn French Easter vocabulary with Peppa Pig - French spring nursery rhyme: Le petit jardinier
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 the comptine even more captivating to our little ones. Below… French spring nursery rhyme: Le petit jardinier - French spring poems for children
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 make a purchase, I will earn a commission (at no… French spring poems for children - Five ways to teach French with seek-and-find books
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 specific objects or characters cleverly hidden in a scene. My… Five ways to teach French with seek-and-find books - Learning French while on vacation
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 opportunity to learn and practice French vacation vocabulary. What’s vacation… Learning French while on vacation - French Valentine’s Day vocabulary for preschoolers
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: Please note that I have included Amazon affiliate links. If… French Valentine’s Day vocabulary for preschoolers - Teach your child French with the mystery bag game
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 using common toys and everyday objects to teach your child… Teach your child French with the mystery bag game - Phases of the moon in French
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. If your child wants to know more about the Moon… Phases of the moon in French - Five ways for children to practice French daily
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. Planning the day Disclosure: Please note that I have included… Five ways for children to practice French daily - French for kids: Syllables with the letter “a”
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 words that contain consonants and the vowel “a”. The letter… French for kids: Syllables with the letter “a” - Learn the names of baby animals in French with puzzles
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 two-piece Mummy & Baby Jigsaw Puzzle by Orchard Toys. You… Learn the names of baby animals in French with puzzles - French winter poems for kids – Poèmes d’hiver
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. If you click through and make a purchase, I will… French winter poems for kids – Poèmes d’hiver - Five ways to teach children French at Christmas
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 that you’re used to listening to in English have a… Five ways to teach children French at Christmas - Learning about persimmons in French – le kaki
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 to discover a new fruit: the persimmon! It was love… Learning about persimmons in French – le kaki - Teach babies French while introducing solids
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 in a way that they can feed themselves. For more… Teach babies French while introducing solids - French Christmas books for kids – Livres de Noël
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 way for babies to learn new French Christmas vocabulary and… French Christmas books for kids – Livres de Noël - French instruments song: Un escargot partait en voyage
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 friends playing the chime, maracas, tambourine, and cymbal. Musical Instruments… French instruments song: Un escargot partait en voyage - French alphabet toys for children (educational gifts)
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-speaking toys) Disclosure: Please note that I have included Amazon… French alphabet toys for children (educational gifts) - Fall, autumn: French poems for kids – Poèmes d’automne
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. Here are three simple French poems for kids that children… Fall, autumn: French poems for kids – Poèmes d’automne - Teach French to kids while playing dominoes
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 the rules so that they get the most out of… Teach French to kids while playing dominoes - French books for babies: Baby’s first library
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. Related: How to Teach French to Babies French books for… French books for babies: Baby’s first library - Learning French: The cranberry harvest
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 sight of bright red berries floating on the flooded fields.… Learning French: The cranberry harvest - French children’s books: What we’re reading this fall
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 books for children: What we’re reading this winter Fall books… French children’s books: What we’re reading this fall - Teach toddlers French while doing laundry together
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 tedious chore is a fun game for her, so I… Teach toddlers French while doing laundry together - Tips to encourage your child to speak French at home
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. I’d often catch her speaking French during her imaginary games… Tips to encourage your child to speak French at home - French songs for babies and newborns
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 Amazon affiliate links. If you click through and make a… French songs for babies and newborns - School supplies in French – des fournitures scolaires
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 sending your child to a French-language school or whether you’re… School supplies in French – des fournitures scolaires - French body parts song: Jean Petit qui danse
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 he dances: with his arm, hand, finger, leg, foot, and… French body parts song: Jean Petit qui danse - Teach kids French family members with Baby Shark
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 mania. Disclosure: Please note that if you click through the… Teach kids French family members with Baby Shark - Tropical fruit names in French – Fruits tropicaux
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 the term fruits exotiques (exotic fruits) used as well. Tropical… Tropical fruit names in French – Fruits tropicaux - French nursery rhyme: Le papillon glouton
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 piqué la main – insects in French Fruits in French… French nursery rhyme: Le papillon glouton - Summer fruits in French – Fruits d’été
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, most delicious fruits are abundant. If you’re teaching your child… Summer fruits in French – Fruits d’été - French farm vocabulary – French children’s book
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, building structures, and so much more. Related: Learning French while… French farm vocabulary – French children’s book - Difference between French Immersion and Francophone Schools
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 childhood education. Since education is a provincial responsibility, the French… Difference between French Immersion and Francophone Schools - French summer vocabulary: clothing and seasonal items
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 also learned about heatwaves and got to enjoy copious amounts… French summer vocabulary: clothing and seasonal items - French kids’ cartoon (dessin animé): Didou
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 while also teaching them to draw. Didou, a young rabbit,… French kids’ cartoon (dessin animé): Didou - 5 French educational toys for kids (French-speaking toys)
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 with the Amazon links, but you can also check out… 5 French educational toys for kids (French-speaking toys) - Emotions in French: Si tu as d’la joie au coeur kids’ song
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 on one emotion (happiness), this version explores a myriad of… Emotions in French: Si tu as d’la joie au coeur kids’ song - French baby vocabulary (newborn essentials)
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 come in handy as you prepare for the arrival of… French baby vocabulary (newborn essentials) - Learning about bees in French: vocabulary for kids
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 you about these industrious creatures, you’ll find this Learning about… Learning about bees in French: vocabulary for kids - French cartoon for kids: TroTro (L’Âne TroTro)
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 absolute favourite French cartoon for kids at the moment is… French cartoon for kids: TroTro (L’Âne TroTro) - Kids’ song: La fourmi m’a piqué la main – insects in French
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 excellent nursery rhyme to learn body parts in French. The… Kids’ song: La fourmi m’a piqué la main – insects in French - Bicycle in French: vocabulary for kids
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 French cycling terms that will come in handy. What is… Bicycle in French: vocabulary for kids - Clothing vocabulary in French: spring
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 warmer sun-filled afternoons, which means that dressing your toddler up… Clothing vocabulary in French: spring - French for children: Spring cleaning vocabulary
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 my daughter started showing an interest in participating in the… French for children: Spring cleaning vocabulary - Animal names in French: sticker matching activity for kids
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 a pumpkin patch, she saw a multitude of farm animals… Animal names in French: sticker matching activity for kids - French Mother’s Day books for kids (Gift ideas)
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, these three French Mother’s Day books for kids are a… French Mother’s Day books for kids (Gift ideas) - Names of flowers in French: vocabulary for preschoolers
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 sunshine and talking a lot about the changes that we’re… Names of flowers in French: vocabulary for preschoolers - Owl in French: collaborative art activity for kids
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 parts of the owl with me. But first, you may… Owl in French: collaborative art activity for kids - French for children: learning about eggs in French
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 boiled eggs for a salad, Surya loves to work with… French for children: learning about eggs in French - Éléphant et Rosie: Tu as un oiseau sur la tête! Mo Willems
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 may already be familiar with the English version of this… Éléphant et Rosie: Tu as un oiseau sur la tête! Mo Willems - French movement song for kids: La valse des foulards
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 around and dancing to the music, giving me a few… French movement song for kids: La valse des foulards - Spring activity for kids: planting seeds and learning French
Spring activity for kids: French spring vocabulary - Learn French with Peppa Pig: 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 in French on YouTube. My daughter loves these short five-minute… Learn French with Peppa Pig: spring vocabulary - French spring book: Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar
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 translated into French. We’ve purchased several French books from the… French spring book: Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar - French song for kids: cleanup time
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, chances are, you have a melody to suit each occasion.… French song for kids: cleanup time - Easter craft: colour matching with DIY egg shakers
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 one. Related: Learn colours in French: matching activity for kid… Easter craft: colour matching with DIY egg shakers - French games for kids: I spy with my little eye
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 vocabulary and concepts. How we started playing this game is… French games for kids: I spy with my little eye - Learn colours in French: matching activity for kids
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 to practice hand-eye coordination, pinching, and grasping. What you will… Learn colours in French: matching activity for kids - Teach children French while making pinecone birdfeeders
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 to teach children French while they create feeders that will… Teach children French while making pinecone birdfeeders - Teach kids French: Daily routines in French
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. Kids’ daily routine in French I wake up. Je me… Teach kids French: Daily routines in French - French books for big brothers and sisters
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. That uncertainty can manifest itself in many ways: kids can… French books for big brothers and sisters - Learning the names of the fingers in French: fingerplay
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. The song is catchy and kids absolutely love it. You… Learning the names of the fingers in French: fingerplay - Parts of a plant in French: vocabulary and activity
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 activity and has been admiring her flowers ever since she… Parts of a plant in French: vocabulary and activity - French activity for kids: arranging flowers (Montessori)
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 provide them with exposure to new… French activity for kids: arranging flowers (Montessori) - French children’s books: What we’re reading this spring
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 that the struggle to find suitable French children’s books is… French children’s books: What we’re reading this spring - Short French lullabies and nursery rhymes for bedtime
Ever since Surya’s birth, we’ve used lullabies and nursery rhymes to soothe her to sleep. When she was younger, we’d sing them to her, but now, she requests that we play the songs for her. I guess she figured out her parents aren’t such great singers after all! We don’t… Short French lullabies and nursery rhymes for bedtime - Fun science experiment for kids: magic milk in French
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 note that I have included Amazon affiliate links. If you… Fun science experiment for kids: magic milk in French - Chinese New Year activity for kids: chopsticks transferring
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 for using chopsticks. Hello, dim sum! Transfer activities are especially… Chinese New Year activity for kids: chopsticks transferring - Happy Valentine’s Day in French: activity for kids
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 Valentine’s Day in French. Scroll below to check out an… Happy Valentine’s Day in French: activity for kids - French vehicle vocabulary 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 what they do. My two-year-old is no different and always… French vehicle vocabulary for kids - Black History Month Book: Nos Boucles Au Naturel
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’ books are aimed at children aged five and above, I… Black History Month Book: Nos Boucles Au Naturel - Learn French transition words while making breakfast
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 do everything herself. Food preparation is a great way to… Learn French transition words while making breakfast - Clothing vocabulary in French: winter
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 since repetition is key for our little ones, using the… Clothing vocabulary in French: winter - Counting in French: One to ten (1 to 10)
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 cinq 6. Six six 7. Seven sept 8. Eight huit… Counting in French: One to ten (1 to 10) - Learning body parts in French: nursery rhyme
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 time! Body parts in French Using the question “Savez-vous planter… Learning body parts in French: nursery rhyme - French activities for kids: Christmas ornament
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 try to spend a lot of time outdoors, enjoying the… French activities for kids: Christmas ornament - Safari animals in French: vocabulary and play figures
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 about safari animals in French! What are safari animals in… Safari animals in French: vocabulary and play figures - French for kids: Christmas tree craft
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 Scissors des ciseaux Glue stick un bâton de colle Paper… French for kids: Christmas tree craft - Learning French while preparing a raclette dinner with kids
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 cheese. After all, Surya has never met a cheese she… Learning French while preparing a raclette dinner with kids - French Christmas song for kids: L’as-tu vu?
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 excitement as she sings along and dances to it. It’s… French Christmas song for kids: L’as-tu vu? - Christmas in French: vocabulary, with photos and audio
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 bought a felt Christmas tree with velcro ornaments to introduce… Christmas in French: vocabulary, with photos and audio - French Christmas song for kids: Petit Papa Noël with lyrics
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 the chorus is so catchy that your toddler will be… French Christmas song for kids: Petit Papa Noël with lyrics - Winter in French – Voici l’hiver Scholastic book: vocabulary
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, we’re baking cookies, listening to Christmas music, and drinking copious… Winter in French – Voici l’hiver Scholastic book: vocabulary - French books for children: What we’re reading this winter
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 local bookstores, I end up having to research and find… French books for children: What we’re reading this winter - Talking to kids about COVID-19 in French
As expected, we’re seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases this fall. With new restrictions in place that impact our day-to-day and the way we interact with loved ones, it’s important to take the time to explain to our little ones just what is going on around them. To help you… Talking to kids about COVID-19 in French - Learning French while baking chocolate cookies
One of the best purchases we ever made for Surya was a kitchen helper. I still remember the first time she was able to stand on it and see the counter. It was magic! She immediately wanted to get participate in whatever preparation was going on. Over the past year,… Learning French while baking chocolate cookies - Parts of an apple in French: vocabulary and experiment
Apples are abundant in the fall, making autumn is the ideal season to teach kids about apples. Rather than use worksheets, I invite you to pick up a few different apples from your local grocer and dive right into this sensory experiment with your child. They will learn the various… Parts of an apple in French: vocabulary and experiment