Foreign Language Fun

Country of the Month Club

Published on March 28, 2011 by Diane in Culture

Announcing a brand new website to help parents and teachers expose kids to the world. We have big plans and a lot of work ahead of us! We envision a cultural smorgasbord of resources for children ages 4-7. So far, we have begun to recommend favorites such as Barefoot Books for kids, as well as

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Easter Worksheets and Activities for French and Spanish Class

Published on April 6, 2009 by Diane in Coloring Pages, Crafts, Culture, Easter, Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, French, Holiday, Spanish, Worksheets

Easter is right around the corner. Use this springtime theme to get your French and Spanish learners hopping . . . and talking! Here are some materials and ideas to use both at school and at home: Spanish and French Easter Worksheets: Spanish Easter Bingo Spanish Easter Games & Activities Spanish Easter Tic Tac Toe French

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French April Fools’ Day Custom: Le Poisson d’Avril

Published on March 31, 2009 by Diane in April Fool's Day, Coloring Pages, Crafts, Culture, Foreign Language Fun, French

Did you know that we have the French to thank for the fun custom of April Fools’ Day? It all started back in the 16th century, when King Charles IX adopted the new Gregorian Calendar and New Year’s Day shifted from April 1 to January 1. The first April Fool pranks involved tricking or making

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Case for Early Language Learning: Cultural Awareness

Published on February 21, 2009 by Diane in Case for Early Language Learning, Culture, Rationale for Early Foreign Language

The rationale for early language learning series continues with a core issue: Culture. Languages help children develop cultural understanding to live in a multi-lingual society. There is no denying the fact that we live in a pluralistic society and a global community. According to the National Virtual Translation Center, we are far from a being