Are you looking for a fun and interactive way to introduce French to your little one? 123 Petits Pas focuses on teaching parents basic French words & phrases through action songs, rhymes, and games. With Madame Amy as our virtual guide and an OSCA staff helping in person, they sing, dance, laugh, and bond all while learning French together! Absolutely no prior French knowledge required!
It's registration time for fun fall French classes at 123 Petits Pas! There are some brand new virtual programs that have been added to this fall session.
"Beginner Reader Skills" Program (Parents & Children ages 5-7 yrs):
Madame Amy leads parents and children (ages 5-7yrs) through fun virtual French activities with a large focus on encouraging beginner reader skills.
Through music, laughter, and hands-on activities, Mme Amy is here to make reading in French easy & fun.
BONUS: *Parents will learn strategies to help enhance their child's French reading skills*
Includes:
- 6 x 30 minute live virtual classes
- Class recordings for review and/or to watch on your own time
- Downloadable worksheets
- Cost is per household, siblings may attend for free :)
"Fun in French" Preschool Classes (Ages 2-4 yrs):
Madame Amy teaches parents & preschoolers French through engaging virtual activities.
Classes are highly music and movement-oriented in order to ensure optimal engagement for this age group!
Expect to learn new French words, phrases, songs, and games all while bonding with your little one.
Includes:
- 6 x 30 minute virtual classes
- Class recordings for review and/or to watch on your own time
- Special fall-themed content (incl. sensory play, and special activities)
- Cost is per household, siblings may attend for free :)
"Bilingual Baby" Infant/Toddler Classes (Ages 0-2 yrs):
Madame Amy teaches parents how to introduce French at home to their little ones through music, games, and sensory activities geared towards ages 0-2yrs.
These virtual classes are especially helpful at home since you'll have everything you need to keep your little one entertained & happy while you learn something for yourself as the parent as well!
Expect to learn new French words, phrases, songs, and games all while bonding with your little one.
Includes:
- 6 x 30 minute virtual classes
- Class recordings for review and/or to watch on your own time
- Cost is per household, siblings may attend for free :)
"French On Demand" Learning Platform for Families (2-7 yrs):
Everything you need for fun French learning is accessible in your family's On Demand Learning Platform!
What's included?
- A continuously growing database of professionally recorded video lessons
- English & French subtitles with graphics
- Access to a French levelled reader library with audio books
- Show & Tell French classes where children get the opportunity to practice speaking French!
- FREE monthly French parties with Mme Amy
- French crafts, story times, movement and music classes with our other educators
- Access to over 60+ (and growing!) fun French videos to practice at anytime!
Join a virtual class as a group!
Would you like to learn alongside other families? You're welcome to reach out in regards to starting a French learning group who gathers together in-person in order to attend a virtual French class together.
What kinds of groups are welcome?
- Groups of families/friends
- Community centres, EarlyOn centres, daycares, kinder classrooms, and more!
- Respond to this email and we'll discuss :)
- Feel free to share these details to any contacts who may have an interest.
- P.S. Are you in the Ottawa area? You can register to join parents at Old Ottawa South Community centre Look for the Parent & infant/tot French classes on Wednesdays.
