Posted in Francais, French Studies

Franco Fête and SK French Update

Chers parents,

It was wonderful to see all of you at our Franco Fête evening last week.  The children worked hard to prepare for our performance, while still having fun and enjoying the experience of putting together a presentation for an audience.  Bravo, les enfants!

Other activities for the week of Franco Fête included a fun afternoon of French activities, that we wrapped up with a delicious snack of croissant and hot chocolate. We also learned about making maple syrup and associated terms (le sirop d’érable, la cabane à sucre, la tire d’érable, l’eau d’érable, etc.).  We are lucky to have our own maple syrup expert here at OJCS, Miss Beswick, who came into our class to share with the children how she makes maple syrup on her family property.

Franco Fête: on joue au Bingo!
Franco Fête: Obstacle Course
Santé!
Building a sugar shack/la cabane à sucre
Une autre cabane à sucre!
“La cabane à sucre” drawing
Printing and learning about maple syrup terms

On another note, the children are progressing well with learning the sounds of the French alphabet.  We typically focus on one new sound every week, and through hands-on activities, learn words that start with the first sound of the letter. The children finish with making a booklet for the sound learned.   Starting this week, they will have the chance to share and read their booklets with the Grade One students.

Here’s a link to a few of the letter videos that we have watched, that you may also wish to watch with your child:

Lettre D

Lettre E

Lettre O

A bientot!

Maryse

 

 

 

Posted in Art, Francais, French Studies

B comme Boucle Art Project

Hello SK Parents,

Last week, as part of our work with la lettre B, the children were introduced to the word boucle (a loop).  We then looked at the art pieces of Alexander Calder who was known for drawing loops and painting them with primary colors.

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The children were invited to draw their own Alexander Calder type piece.

 

You will find their beautiful art work in their Note-tote.  Enjoy!

Maryse

 

 

 

Posted in Francais, French Studies

Les Couleurs (Learning Colors)

Dear SK Parents,

During this first term, we have played with getting to know colors in our French classes:

Red: Rouge   
Vert: Green
Blue:  Bleu   
OrangeOrange
Purple: Violet
Yellow: Jaune
White: Blanc
Pink: Rose 

As a way of learning the words for the colors, the children colored objects in a booklet, which I’m sending home with them this week. I invite you to have a look at them.  Together, you  can go over colors as it will help your child in remembering them.

You could even extend this by playing a little game where you ask your child to bring you something rouge, something bleu or something vert, etc.

Please post any comments or let us know if you have questions.

Wishing you and your family an enjoyable and restful Winter break.

Madame Maryse

 

Posted in Francais, French Resources, French Studies

French Kindergarten Songs and More…

Hello Everyone,

Here’s a little peek at what we’ve been doing during French in Senior Kindergarten and how you as a parent at home can participate in your child’s learning. 

The children have been learning to introduce themselves (je m’appelle __________) and basic daily greetings (bonjour, au revoir).

We sing songs everyday. Listening to them and singing them with your child is a helpful and fun way to expand their learning at home.

Here are three theme songs from our class:

  1. “Luc va à l’école” , a song about a boy who takes his dog to school with him. The children act out the story with puppets they made, which helps them understand what they are singing and learn the vocabulary in a fun way.
  2. “Michaud est monté dans un grand pommier” This was the theme song for our unit on apples (“les pommes”). The children like the action in the song.
  3. “Au revoir, goodbye, sayonara, shalom” a lovely farewell song that we sing at the end of our time together each day.

Once or twice a month, I will post something to keep you up to date and help you participate in your child’s learning of French. As I spoke about at the Parent Night, making it a fun, playful experience will encourage student confidence in their ability to learn and desire to speak the French language. Exposure to simple everyday language and French songs will make the language real and relevant to them.

A few pictures from the unit on “les pommes”  

Sharing an apple snack together and learning to say “C’est bon!” (“It’s good”)

 

Stamping with apples and learning to write “une pomme”

 

The children balancing apples on their “pommier” (apple tree).

 

Posted in École Enchantée, Francais, STEAM

École Enchantée – Winter Fun Day Edition!

Today JK and SK explored snow through the lens of a snow sculptor. They gathered piles of snow, transported it with shovels and sleds, and used tools like branches and popsicle sticks to carve out forms. Once their masterpieces were completed, they used washable tempra paint to add some beautiful colour. Please feel free to tour their outdoor gallery at pick up this afternoon, or peruse our photos from today!

Bonnes vacances!

M. Ebbs et Mme. Suzanne

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Monday, Feb. 20 – Friday, Feb. 24 – Family Day/Reading Week (NO SCHOOL)
Monday, Feb. 27 – School Resumes
Wednesday, Mar. 1 – 100th Day
Friday, Mar. 3 – 3:00 pm Dismissal begins

Posted in Francais, French Studies

Ma famille

Good morning!

We will be finishing our family unit this week with a short oral presentation. Each child will be tasked with introducing their family to us in French. We will practice this activity in class using repetitive vocabulary such as:

“Voici ma maman. Ma maman s’appelle ______”

“Voici mon petit frère. Mon petit frère s’appelle ________”
For this activity, I kindly ask that you either email me a picture or drawing of your family or send one to school with your child.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you
Sophie

Posted in Francais, French Studies

Les voyelles

We are learning our French vowels! Throughout the last few weeks, we have read stories about each vowel, created booklets, used Play-Doh to make letters and played a variety of games!

French vowels are difficult because they do not sound the same in French as they do in English. Nonetheless, these kiddos are learning quickly and we have many almost-readers!

Posted in Francais, French Studies

Franco-Ontarien day was a blast!

We celebrated by watching a live stream of the celebration and concert while eating cupcakes and decorating flags!

 

Online learners, send us your handprints so we can add them to our flag!

Posted in Francais, French Studies

Journée Franco-Ontarienne

Good morning!

I wanted to let you know that we will be celebrating Franco-Ontarien day tomorrow, Friday September 25.

We will be having treats, watching a live-stream of the celebration (raising of the flag, concert, activities), and creating our own flag with the Grades 1 and 2

The live stream is available on:

Célébrons le 25 septembre !

Given that it will be a dress down day, I encourage the kids to wear green and white (Franco-Ontarien flag colors).

Have a great day!

 

Mme Sophie