Here is a resource for recommended music for your French-learning kids. Some are perfect for teaching language, others to set the mood! null
French Mother’s Day Song and Free Printable
I made up this simple French Mother’s Day song to the tune of “Bonjour mes amis.” It’s just right for pre-k and early elementary learners. Wouldn’t this be a charming song for the children to sing to Mom? And they can learn gardening vocabulary as they plant a flower for Maman, or prepare some delicious
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Fun Spanish Fiesta Music for Your Cinco de Mayo Party
Looking for some festive Mexican music for Cinco de Mayo? Whether you’re planning a classroom fiesta or a family taco dinner on May 5, try some of these downloads to set the mood: null
French April Fool’s Song: une chanson pour le poisson d’avril
We have the French to thank for April Fool’s Day! In France, it’s called April FISH Day, or le poisson d’avril. French children make paper fish and try to tape them to the backs of unsuspecting friends. Here’s a simple song and finger play I created to teach children about this funny custom: Le
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French Easter Song, Traditions, and Worksheets: Cloches de Pâques
The Easter Bunny does not deliver eggs to children in France; that job belongs to the church bells. France is a predominately Catholic country. On Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, the bells in every church and cathedral across France stop ringing. It is said that the bells’ chimes, so sad over Jesus’ death
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French Rain Songs
Today I have a simple song for you in French about the rain. It will really help beginners learn vocabulary, and teaching it with visuals and props is a must! It’s to the tune of Frère Jacques: La pluie, la pluie (rain) Les nuages, les nuages, (clouds) Le tonnerre et les éclairs, le tonnerre et
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Spanish Weather Expressions and Song
Let’s learn some common Spanish weather expressions: ¿Qué tiempo hace? = What’s the weather like? Hace sol = It’s sunny Hace calor = It’s hot Está nublado = It’s cloudy Hace buen tiempo = The weather is nice Hace frío = It’s cold Hace viento = It’s windy Está lloviendo = It’s rainly Hace mal
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French Snow Song: La Neige
Snow, snow, snow! We’ve certainly had our share this winter. Your little French learners will love the TPR in this song about la neige. A colleague taught me a version of this song decades ago. Over the years, I changed a few of the words and made up a new melody with notes I could actually hit!
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French Olympic Rings Song
With all of the Olympic excitement, I made up a little French song about the Olympic rings. It’s to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” I found myself singing it throughout the day, completely stuck in my head. Songs that get “stuck” in the brain are exactly the kind I need for my
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Skidamarink in French: Pre-K Valentine Song
I decided to translate the ever-popular “Skidamarink” into French for Valentine’s Day. I just taught it to my four year-old today. We do a little dance to “Skidamarink” and big TPR hand gestures to go with the verses. Click here for a FREE printable song sheet. Listen & enjoy . . . c’est amusant! Powered
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