One of the parents, of a new child in my class, came to me and said, she was so surprised her son started counting to 10. I told her that was wonderful, and get ready for him to count to 20, because that's what we normally count to. I told her we also count to 20 in French. She was surprised. Her shock makes me wonder if parents actually are aware of the programs they sign their kids up for.
The children in my class are so smart - they blow my mind! But then again if children are presented with challenges - they often achieve them - with repetition and if we present them in many forms to keep them interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOmSbb-2aNI&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20xpI9V150w&NR=1&feature=fvwp
I love these videos that present counting in french!
Showing posts with label French. Show all posts
Showing posts with label French. Show all posts
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
French with props
Our French teacher has used props to teach the words for common objects, which the children have learned to identify. This has been very effective in prompting the children to quickly express what they have memorized. In turn they have also used similar objects within the classroom, to prompt their friends to use the French words for the objects they play with. This has also given the classroom teachers opportunity to randomly ask the children the French words at times outside of the French lesson.
A close up view of the vehicles.
Flashcards placed into plastic sleeves in a binder are used to teach many other things - among them are the parts of the body.
The toddlers have learned so much this year - our French teacher will have to kick it up a notch for next year! I am more than sure the toddlers will rise to the occasion! :)
Here they are learning modes of transportation.
A close up view of the vehicles.The children can also identify the fruits and vegetables and other objects shown here in French.
Colours and shapes are identified in French using these props.
Friday, 3 June 2011
Bonjour - French in the toddler classroom
When I started my employment at the Montessori School where I now work, I was pleased to find out they had a French teacher who was employed full time. She taught French everyday. However I was then disappointed to find out that the toddlers would not be having any French classes. With some discussion and a bit of proding, we got our French class. At the beginning, only 15 minutes once a week, then 15 minutes once a day. Definitely not long enough, especially since the toddlers caught on very quickly, and loved the experience of learning a new language. With a little more proding we now have a 1/2 hour class everyday. Our toddlers know the names of many fruits and vegetables - they know body parts - several songs - they can count to 20 - they can name animals and vehicles - the list goes on. I am so proud of my toddler class for doing so well!
We must keep in mind that toddlers are capable of learning up to 4 languages at the same time, so why not ensure the opportunity to do so is in place. During the day the teachers in the classroom also support the french the children have learned. They encourage the children to repeat french words and sing the french songs they have mastered.
Here is our wonderful French teacher doing a finger play about '5 fingers'!
(ma main a cinq doigts,le pouce,l'index, le majeur, l'annulaire l'auriculaire /
My hand has five fingers, thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, little finger)
Sometimes it's hard for a little guy to stay awake - but he really does love French class! LOL
This is one of our favorite action songs!
Traditonal favorite!
We must keep in mind that toddlers are capable of learning up to 4 languages at the same time, so why not ensure the opportunity to do so is in place. During the day the teachers in the classroom also support the french the children have learned. They encourage the children to repeat french words and sing the french songs they have mastered.
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