Learning French can be a challenge. Fortunately, the love of language can be cultivated over time through play! Here’s a short list of activities to motivate your youngster and help them develop an interest in this essential subject.
In today’s digital age, the idea of corresponding “the old-fashioned way” (by mail) may seem outdated, but this method has many advantages. Children get to experience what it’s like to wait for a letter. Plus, writing letters in French helps them do the following:
If your child isn’t wild about “vintage” correspondence, suggest email instead.
French songs are treasure troves filled with beautiful images and rich, colourful vocabulary. Take your child on a little tour of the French chanson repertoire and pick out some beautiful texts. Then try these ideas together:
Children’s books and all the worlds they contain are like Cupid’s arrows: once they strike your heart, you’re in love! Help your child fall in love with books by planning a reading marathon. How? It’s simple:
Looking for some French book recommendations? We have several thematic lists on our website.
What makes a word beautiful? The answer depends on the reader! For instance, a word may sound beautiful, make you think of something nice, or have several similar letters. Whatever your definition, hunting for the beautiful words all around us is a fantastic way to enrich your vocabulary. For example, you can challenge your child to do the following:
What’s an exquisite corpse? It’s a hilarious multiplayer game where each person contributes to a sentence by adding a single word. Here’s how to play:
Is your child wondering why learning French is so important? Learn about some of the main reasons in our article.
Writing : The Alloprof Parents' team