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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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… Parts of an apple in French: vocabulary and experiment
Kids are so curious about everything, and even something as ordinary as an apple can turn into an engaging (and tasty) scientific observation for them. A few weeks ago, we visited a pumpkin patch and farm, where Surya realized that… Describing an apple in French – colour, size, and taste
Dissecting a pumpkin seems like such a simple activity, but there are many reasons toddlers love it. It’s a sensory experience where they get to see, touch, smell, and even taste a vegetable after they have personally picked it from… Parts of a pumpkin in French: vocabulary and activity
Halloween is such a fun event for both kids and parents. When else do you get to dress your child up in an adorable costume and take them trick-or-treating? While Halloween lasts only the one night, the anticipation of this… Halloween in French: Peppa Pig’s La fête de l’Halloween
Today’s French book in focus is “Touche à tout : L’automne” by Éditions Scholastic. There are many reasons it’s one of my favourite French books for kids for the fall. Disclosure: I’ve included Amazon links in case you’d like to… French fall book for kids: Touche à tout : L’automne
Fall is here, and the change in weather and temperature makes it the perfect time to introduce and practice autumn-related French clothing vocabulary with your child. So, whether you want to incorporate some French in their day-to-day or you’re looking… French clothing vocabulary: fall/autumn
