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Effective Music Practice at Home

Extracurriculars, Music · January 20, 2025

Effective Music Practice at Home

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As your child’s French improves, don’t be afra

As your child’s French improves, don’t be afraid to make their books more challenging.

One of the goals of reading in a second language is to eventually move beyond picture books and into stories with less visual support.

That doesn’t mean your child has to understand every word. In fact, it’s good to keep encountering some new vocab.

The goal? Continual, meaningful French input that gradually increases in difficulty.

Tip 4: Let their French books grow with them.

#frenchforkids #frenchathome #homeschool

My son LOVES Tintin, so of course I was thrilled t

My son LOVES Tintin, so of course I was thrilled to learn that French comics are a great way to support language learning.

Graphic novels and comics give kids so much visual context. Even when they don’t know every word, the illustrations help them figure out what’s happening. And that context makes it easier to pick up new vocabulary.

Tip 3: Try highly visual books, like comics and graphic novels.

Save this for when you’re looking for French reading ideas and come back tomorrow for Tip 4!

#frenchforkids #frenchathome #homeschool #homeschoolkindergarten

Especially when first starting out, it’s less in

Especially when first starting out, it’s less intimidating for kids to hear stories they actually already know.

Less time guessing what’s going on and a bit more focus on the new words they’re hearing.

So double up - get a French translation of an already beloved book!

Tip 2: Familiar stories make great French read-alouds.

Save this idea and come back tomorrow for tip 3!

#frenchforkids #frenchathome #homeschool #homeschoolkindergarten

My second child is starting kindergarten this week

My second child is starting kindergarten this week. Mais oui, French is on the schedule.

For us, that means lots of cozy read-loud time. In French.

Reading aloud is one of my favourite ways to expose my littlest students to French on a daily basis. And it’s simple. No formal lessons required.

So this week, I’m sharing 4 tips for using books to support French learning at home.

Tip #1: Read aloud.

#frenchforkids #frenchathome #homeschool #homeschoolkindergarten

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