How to Prepare your Child for French School
Written in collaboration with the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE). The CECCE is a French-language school board in the Ottawa area, and the largest Canadian network of French-language schools outside Quebec. Un grand MERCI to them for providing insights from their document “Bienvenue à la maternelle”. Preparing Your Child for French School: A Comprehensive Guide Is your child gearing up […]
Traveling as a Family to France
All about our trip to France as a family: WHY did we choose to travel to France with two young children (6yrs and 1.5yrs)? Sometimes you hear people say, “Wait until they’re older to travel, they’ll be able to remember it.”. To this, I say…they clearly have never witnessed just how much a young child […]
Making Family Travel Affordable and Authentic with HomeExchange
Traveling as a Family doesn’t have to be Expensive! Traveling is an INCREDIBLE way to boost your child’s language skills because it shows them the language in use rather than being taught as a “school subject.” That said, I know…that can be a very pricey recommendation. I have an amazing hack to make family travel […]
Interview with French Toy Store : My Bulle Toys
“Where can we find French books and French toys for children?” This is a question I get ALL the time. In Canada, we tend to have more options than the U.S., but they can still be very lacking! The good news is, I met Nicolas, owner of “My Bulle Toys” a French toys store in […]
French Beginner Chapter Books for Kids
Looking for some easy French chapter books for kids? I asked our Instagram community which books “sparked a love of reading” for their child, and they came through with incredible responses. These captivating series are perfect for young readers who are just beginning their French reading journey. With engaging stories, lovable characters, and exciting adventures. […]
Language Refusal in Children
How can I help my child practice their French if they refuse to speak it with me? Getting children to practice a second language can be tough, especially if they’re already comfortable with their first language. But don’t worry, you’re not alone, and it’s completely normal! Here are some tips that may help you beat […]
Top French Songs for Preschoolers
What are the top French songs for Preschoolers? Educational French songs for are my favourite tool for supporting children with French learning. Why? Music makes language learning quick & easy. Think about it. I bet you can remember your childhood songs really well; I bet you can even remember some ad jingles too (Psst! That’s […]
School Supplies for Kindergarten
Preparing for Kindergarten – Best School Supplies We polled our parent & teacher community to see their back-to-school supply recommendations! Below are some recommendations, suggestions, affiliate links for easy access, and tips on preparing yourself and your little one for kindergarten this fall regarding all things school supplies. P.S. Check out our Amazon Shop List for recommendations […]
French Springtime Activities
For those who celebrate, Easter is just around the corner, so let’s “hop to it” and have fun with some crafts, activities, and games to celebrate spring all weekend long! Here are some fun French Springtime activities, followed by some helpful French vocabulary: Easter Egg Sun Catchers: This is a fun and easy craft for all […]
For the Love of French
Let’s celebrate Valentine’s day with some fun French learning! Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate LOVE. February 14th gives you the perfect opportunity to create more love in your family, not only between child and parent, but also between siblings. Too often we forget to tell the people we love just how precious they […]