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A previous knowledge of French is not required the first years. We encourage participation from all races, nationalities and religious
backgrounds.
Total Immersion means that the French Language is used as a vehicle of communication at all times and English is used only when pedagogically appropriate.
FRENCHFORFUN wishes to foster the joy of learning a second language in a truly Francophone and sensorial environment.
Listening being the most important language skill at this early stage of language development, our classes are small and staffed by native speakers.
In such a unique, responsive and encouraging setting, the children have the opportunity to appropriate the "new" language in a natural and gentle manner. The "new" language is not "taught", but simply introduced naturally through daily activities, songs, dances, games, mimes, plays etc...
Speaking will come gradually when the child is ready.
Visual and auditory aids are used from a treasury of French cultural sources.
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Morning
Immersion
All classes conducted
entirely in French.
Poussins
For children 2+ to 3 years old
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Most Poussins are not new to French For Fun since they have attended the Moms N Tots playgroup with maman and the Toddler Circle. French may not be foreign to them, yet the concept of "school" is. Children new to French are certainly welcome to join at this level and will soon catch up to the "veterans" of the group. Children should be comfortable being away from parents or caregivers for a couple of hours.
Madame Catherine will work her magic with the children and involve them mentally and physically so they can become better listeners and start acquiring a second language in a natural way. A wide range of manipulatives will be used to develop dexterity and will lead to pre-writing exercises and fun art projects. The goal of the class is to learn to play together, to share, sing, dance, and have fun while acquiring a lot of vocabulary and becoming familiar and comfortable with a "school" routine á la French For Fun.
Papillons
For children 4 to 5 years old
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Most of these children have been in the program for 2 years or more. Our main objective is to capitalize on their already extensive vocabulary and have them function in French naturally, using complete sentences and idiomatic expressions. Focus will be put on role playing, active storytelling, visual arts, dance and music. These disciplines are not just fun but they also help the children concentrate and become physically engaged, which boosts their confidence.
In addition, writing, pre-reading and math concepts will be integrated in the curriculum, although mainly implemented through Maria Montessori's precepts and graphic arts activities.
At French for Fun, academics as well as visual and performing arts are at the core of each lesson.
Our other goal will be to consolidate the childrens' knowledge and experience of French culture, so that the children will live and learn at French for Fun as if they were immersed in a French "maternelle" in France.
Afternoon
Immersion
All classes conducted
entirely in French.
Our pride and joy! All these students attend American schools and come to French For Fun 4 days a week to continue their French education. Almost all of them grew up with us and started when they were 2 or 3 years old in morning immersion.
Afternoon Immersion I & II
There is no Immersion I & II class this year.
Afternoon Immersion III
Lower Elementary Ages
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Fairy tales, fables and contemporary short stories and musicals...
These beginner readers in French will be delighted to find out that the many stories they have enjoyed over the years, were actually written by Charles Perrault. Being familiar with most of the stories will be comforting, yet the challenge will be to acquire a lot more fluency in reading, more vocabulary and a better understanding of basic French grammar rules. We will also travel the world and discover how children when loosing their teeth are rewarded and by whom? All French holidays as well as la semaine du goût will be celebrated as part of the program and we will end the year with Tourloublanc, a delightful French musical play for children.
Afternoon Immersion IV
Upper Elementary Ages
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Le Tour de France and the discovery of a few regions...
Now that these children function well in French and are beginning to express themselves, it is time to travel to France. Using Le Tour de France, the famous bicycle race, students will team up and plan their own course. They will need to find out what is important to see or do or eat at each stop. They will make a map of their Tour de France, find sponsors for their teams and design their jersey. Vocabulary tests, grammar quizzes will be graded using a point system to determine who will le maillot jaune, the famous yellow jersey worn by the winner after each étape. After the race, all teams will plan a vacation to Provence.
Reading and basic grammar will of course be intergraded in all units.
Afternoon Immersion V
There is no Immersion V class this year.
Afternoon Immersion VI
Middle School Ages
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These continuing middle school students have all been to France and have studied about many of its beautiful regions in class at FFF these past years. Five girls in the class were in Provence in late June with French for Fun so it seems that we must share our adventures and study more in depth what Provence is famous for.
We will travel back in time and learn that the Romans really did live in this area. We will welcome fall by studying Cezanne's still life pictures, stroll the streets of Aix and admire the mountain of Sainte Victoire. We will visit Arles through Van Gogh's paintings and celebrate Noël making a Crèche avec Santons.
We will read le Petit Nicolas in the second trimester and spend the spring in Normandie. Reading, basic grammar and spelling will be integrated in all units.
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