I’m excited to be working with the Kindergarten students in both FFL and DLP classes!  We’ve begun exploring the French language together with some special friends …

First, students got to know Arthur le hérisson, or Arthur the hedgehog, and Emma the bird.

 

Arthur only speaks French, so students practice using French words with him, such as “bonjour,” “merci,” and “au revoir.”

 

 

 

 

Emma only speaks English, so students taught her some French words to use before she made her journey to Paris, such as “je m’appelle.”

Students who are hearing French for the first time enjoy speaking to Arthur using the new words we’re learning; they also feel proud to be able to teach some French words to Emma.

Students who already speak French might identify with Arthur’s language background, and they build empathy for other friends who are not yet speaking French.