Exposure: Immersion is the most beneficial and best way to learn. Surrounding children with French speakers, whether through family members, friends, or immersion programmes, provides constant exposure to the language.

Social interaction: Language acquisition is not about memorising words and grammar rules; it’s also about understanding and engaging with others in meaningful communication.

Interactive Learning: Children learn best through active participation and engagement. Incorporating games, songs, stories, and other interactive activities into their learning experience make the process enjoyable and effective.

Multisensory Approach: Engaging multiple senses in the learning process can enhance retention. Using visual aids, gestures, and tactile materials alongside spoken and written language reinforces comprehension and memory.

Consistency: Regular exposure to the language is crucial. Consistent practice, even in small doses, helps reinforce learning and build fluency over time.

Contextual Learning: Connecting language learning to real experiences helps children understand the practical use of French.

Critical thinking skills: This is fundamental to foster this for effective learning in various domains, including language acquisition.

Patience and Support: Every child learns at their own pace. Providing a supportive environment where they feel safe to make mistakes and learn from them is essential.

Age-Appropriate Materials: Age-appropriate educational activities tailored to children’s interests ensures their engagement and enjoyment while learning French.

In our immersive holiday clubs and in our immersive weekly sessions by focusing on these elements and fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, children develop a strong foundation when they are beginners, further develop their skills as they progress, and enhance their fluency, becoming bilingual.

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So let’s play and have fun while learning and doing things to protect our planet! Get ready to re-use cardboard and plastic to make fun craft activities and to play educative games all in French.

From 1 to 4 years old

Don’t throw away your yoghurt pots! Follow these easy DIY instructions to create and decorate your own maracas – shake shake shake!! Then make some noise and sing along in French with our French songs CD to celebrate Springtime! Babies and toddlers will love their homemade instruments!

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From 2 to 5 years old

Watch “Petit Ours Brun” gardening with his Dad and create your own garden with Spring vegetables, fruit and flowers!

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From 4 to 6 years old

Le lapin , le poussin et le mouton ! Who wants to role play with these cute Easter animal finger puppets? So let’s create them, by recycling tissue-boxes and toilet-rolls! A good way to re-use some of your cardboard waste!

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From 6 to 8 years old

Let’s move about and burn off some energy during these holidays! What’s more fun than skipping with a rope while enjoying some healthy active time outside? You don’t have a skipping-rope? Don’t worry! Did you know that you can create your own one out of plastic bags? Follow these easy DIY instructions in French and get ready to skip with a “plastic recycled” rope! You see, recycling can be fun too!!

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From 5 to 10 years old (for advanced levels of French)

It’s not always easy to know how to separate your waste for recycling…! This is a little online game to learn more about it and be more confident when recycling at home! So, which bin should you select?

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From 8 to 12 years old (for advanced levels of French)

How many different types of waste can you find in your classroom? A lot! Can you identify them all and choose a good way to get rid of them? This is a great game to practise French while learning more about recycling!

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And last but not least! Why not do a big “wardrobe spring cleaning” with your kids to give all the clothes they don’t wear anymore and all the toys they don’t play with a second life? How? Thanks to Kids O’Clock, a second-hand marketplace promoting circular economy.

Sell all the clothes, accessories, toys and books you don’t use anymore, by uploading them directly onto the platform. You can also request the Golden membership and Kids O’Clock will take care of everything!

Don’t forget our giveaway prize in partnership with Kids O’Clock on our Instagram and try to win a second-hand child’s outfit selected by their team from French children fashion brands, with a Club Petit Pierrot voucher for French lessons and French songs!

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