Camp T’s Favourite French Playlists For Kids! There are lots of different methods with which different kids can learn and practice the French language, but to find the right way, sometimes it’s more important to consider the kid rather than the method. All children are unique, and so they also learn in different, quirky ways. …
Snow has fallen and the cold weather is here, and Camp Tournesol can guarantee a happy holiday season sprinkled with la Francophonie! What’s better than spending time with your family, drinking hot chocolate, creating memorable moments around a book, a movie, or an activity! Just because it’s the holiday season doesn’t mean that your children …
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September is near and the anxiety has started creeping in. Early last winter, you decided to enroll your child in French Immersion (FI). But now that the school year is almost upon us, the worry is settling in. Your mind is starting to race with a never-ending flow of concerns: “Will my child adjust well …
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With the summer break fast approaching, parents become increasingly concerned that their children will have diminished French speaking ability by the time September rolls back around. Language practice is like a muscle – it needs consistent attention in order for it to strengthen and grow. But how do you help your child practice their …
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We at Camp Tournesol are passionate about bringing French learning outside of the classroom. And now that they’re staying at home without the benefit of French or French Immersion schooling, they need at-home French resources more than ever! Not to mention that the most effective way to keep their French strong is to incorporate the …
We know this is a trying time with many stuck at home. Most parents in this situation are probably looking for home activities for their children. Whether you still have to work from home and need something to keep your children engaged, or you’re simply finding that you and your little ones are using …
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Wondering what you can do to help your French language learning child to enrich their French outside of school? A real help would be registering them in one of Camp Tournesol’s many virtual classes offered through the Brouillet Academy! A simpler solution to helping your kids keep up in French is to turn their devices …
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We surveyed more than 2000 French immersion families and asked only one question: What is your #1 challenge in supporting your child in their French language journey? The vast majority of parents responded: Finding FRENCH books my child WANTS to read and is ABLE to READ! There also seemed to be a particular concern …
For the first time since 2017 the wildly popular French Astérix comic series have come out with a new edition, Astérix et La Fille de Vercingetorix. Since it’s available right in time for the holidays, it could be a great gift idea for your young bilingual children! The Astérix comics have been one of the most …
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Sibling rivalries have been a part of family life since the beginning of time. Sometimes they’re harmless, but they can often contribute to a negative relationship between your children. To help you navigate and help to resolve the problems those bickering children are having, here are a few reasons why those siblings squabble and a …
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