Archive for May, 2010
Summer Spanish Camp or After School Enrichment Program Guide
Passport to Spanish Fun Summer camp season is almost here! In this post, I wrote about my experiences running French camps and after school programs. Now, I am pleased to announce that our Spanish summer and enrichment program guide is hot off the presses! Summer programs are a wonderful way to introduce children to the [...]
Use Silly Bandz to Learn Foreign Languages
So, are your kids swept away with the Silly Bandz craze yet? I just read this article from Time Magazine about schools beginning to ban the colorful, fun rubber band shapes. Personally, I love them! Here at the “Foreign Language Fun House” I’m taking full advantage of my kids’ obsession. First, I sprung for a [...]
Learn Spanish Days of the Week: Ten Activities for Kids
Today my son and I were reviewing the Spanish days of the week. The Spanish calendar begins on Monday (instead of the American Sunday), and the days are not capitalized. They are . . . lunes – Monday martes – Tuesday miércoles – Wednesday jueves – Thursday viernes – Friday sábado – Saturday domingo – [...]
Save on Sing-a-Lingo Spanish CDs
I reviewed the Sing-a-Lingo Spanish CD’s several weeks ago in this post. The music continues to be a favorite in our home! And we the bedtime singable book is beyond adorable! If you don’t have your own Sing-a-Lingo CD yet, now is the time to save with some fantastic deals. From now until May 31st, [...]
A Foreign Language Vegetable Garden
Turn your garden into a language lesson! My kids are growing some vegetables on the deck this year. Every single morning the four year-old runs outside to check on his pots. Luckily, beans grow at a quick pace that is satisfying to a preschooler. Check out our tomatoes, beans, and peppers: We started to learn [...]
Summer French Camp or After School Enrichment Curriculum
Passport to French Fun Summer camp season is almost here! For umpteen years, I’ve offered one-week summer day camp sessions in French, and this year is no exception. I LOVE it! I love the freedom of spending an entire afternoon on a project if the kids are into it. I love playing outside. I love [...]
Computer Games and Software for Kids Learning French
Here are some French language-learning software programs: Amazon.com Widgets
Music and Songs for Teaching French
Here is a resource for recommended music for your French-learning kids. Some are perfect for teaching language, others to set the mood! null
Toys for Language Learning
Children learn language best when they are active and engaged in play. Stock your home or classroom with these supplies to make language learning games and activities lots of fun! Inflatable Earth Globe Beach Ball 16″ Diameter Koosh Ball Large Tachikara 8.5 in Soft Rubber Playground Balls – Scarlet Spectrum Beanbags-5 Inch Pacific Play Tents [...]
French Board Games, Puzzles, Toys and Pétanque
Surround your children with French games, puzzles, and toys to encourage play in the target language! FRENCH BOARD GAMES & TOYS Mille Bornes Collectors Edition Flippit French Version eeBoo Kids French Set – Bingo/ French Flash Cards Scrabble Crossword Game (French Version) Scrabble Slam Card Game (French Version) Scrabble Apple (French Version) French Flash Cards [...]
