French Fairy Tale Time
Introduces French language through classic fairy tales.
Description : Through engaging read‑alouds and simple role‑play, toddlers are exposed to basic French vocabulary embedded in familiar fairy tales. The course emphasizes repetition and colorful visuals to spark early interest in French language and culture.
Category : ForeignLanguages
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to French Fairy Tales Section 1: Greetings and Basic Expressions - Lesson 1: Bonjour and Au Revoir - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn to say "Bonjour" when meeting and "Au Revoir" when parting. - Lesson 2: Merci and S'il Vous Plaît - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practice saying "Merci" for thank you and "S'il Vous Plaît" for please. Section 2: Colors and Simple Adjectives - Lesson 1: Introducing Basic Colors - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learn French color words like "rouge" (red), "bleu" (blue), and "jaune" (yellow). - Lesson 2: Using Colors in Simple Phrases - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Combine colors with nouns in simple sentences, supported by colorful visuals. Section 3: Basic Nouns from Fairy Tales - Lesson 1: Family and Royal Terms - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learn words like "roi" (king), "reine" (queen), "prince," and "princesse." - Lesson 2: Magical Creatures and Characters - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduce simple words such as "fée" (fairy) and "sorcier" (wizard). Section 4: Setting the Stage - Lesson 1: Places in a Fairy Tale World - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learn place names like "château" (castle) and "forêt" (forest). - Lesson 2: Describing the Setting - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Use simple adjectives with place names for vivid descriptions. Section 5: Story Time Vocabulary - Lesson 1: Repeating Keywords from Stories - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Practice key vocabulary used in fairy tales through repetition. - Lesson 2: Role-Play with Story Characters - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Engage in simple role-play using the vocabulary learned. Module 2: Exploring Characters and Nature Section 1: Introducing Main Characters - Lesson 1: Meet the Brave Hero - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn basic words to describe a hero using simple adjectives. - Lesson 2: Meet the Kind Heroine - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Introduce vocabulary for a heroine and practice greetings. Section 2: Animals in the Fairy Tale - Lesson 1: Common Animals in French Fairy Tales - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learn names of animals such as "chat" (cat) and "chien" (dog). - Lesson 2: Describing Animal Actions - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Practice simple verbs like "courir" (run) and "sauter" (jump) with animal visuals. Section 3: Nature Around Us - Lesson 1: Learning Nature Words - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduce vocabulary for trees, flowers, and the sun ("arbre," "fleur," "soleil"). - Lesson 2: Role-Play in the Forest - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Use new nature words in a simple role-play set in a forest. Section 4: Simple Verbs in Action - Lesson 1: Basic Action Words - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduce verbs like "marcher" (walk) and "sauter" (jump) using story actions. - Lesson 2: Verbs Through Movement - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Combine movement and language with fun physical activities. Section 5: Interactive Story Time - Lesson 1: Read-Aloud a Simple Tale - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Listen to a short fairy tale story and identify familiar words. - Lesson 2: Acting Out the Story - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Engage in a simple role-play based on the read-aloud story. Module 3: Fairytale Expressions and Emotions Section 1: Expressing Emotions - Lesson 1: Happy and Sad in French - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn words for basic emotions like "heureux" (happy) and "triste" (sad). - Lesson 2: Emotions in Context - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Use emotion words in simple sentences with support from visual cues. Section 2: Simple Adjectives - Lesson 1: Describing People - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduce adjectives such as "grand" (big) and "petit" (small) to describe characters. - Lesson 2: Describing Things - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learn adjectives like "joli" (pretty) and "vieux" (old) for objects in stories. Section 3: Expressing Simple Wishes - Lesson 1: “I Like” and “I Love” - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduce phrases like "J'aime" (I like) accompanied by simple nouns. - Lesson 2: Sharing in the Story - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Practice using these phrases in a repetitive and role-play exercise. Section 4: Question Words - Lesson 1: Basic Question Words - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learn simple question words such as "qui?" (who?) and "quoi?" (what?). - Lesson 2: Asking Simple Questions - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice forming basic questions using familiar vocabulary. Section 5: Story-Based Conversations - Lesson 1: Dialogues from the Tale - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Listen to a short dialogue from a fairy tale and identify simple expressions. - Lesson 2: Rehearsing the Conversation - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Engage in a guided role-play conversation using learned phrases. Module 4: Exploring the Fairy Tale World Through Play Section 1: Role-Playing Basic Scenarios - Lesson 1: Greeting Friends and Characters - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Practice greetings and farewells in a fun role-play activity. - Lesson 2: Pretend a Mini Fairytale - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Create a simple scenario where students use basic vocabulary. Section 2: Picture Storytelling - Lesson 1: Visual Vocabulary - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Match colorful images with corresponding French words. - Lesson 2: Creating a Picture Book - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Arrange images in order and describe them in simple French phrases. Section 3: Singing and Chanting - Lesson 1: Simple French Nursery Rhymes - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Sing along to a French nursery rhyme to emphasize rhythm and vocabulary. - Lesson 2: Chanting Key Words - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Use simple repetitive chants to reinforce new words. Section 4: Movement and Action - Lesson 1: Action Games in French - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Incorporate basic verbs through movement games. - Lesson 2: Following Directions - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice understanding and following simple French instructions. Section 5: Recap and Review - Lesson 1: Flashcard Fun - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Review vocabulary using flashcards with pictures. - Lesson 2: Group Story Recap - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Work together to retell a story using the new words learned. Module 5: Bringing Fairy Tales to Life Section 1: Revisiting Favorite Stories - Lesson 1: Choosing a Favorite Tale - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Listen to a well-known fairy tale and discuss favorite parts. - Lesson 2: Retelling in Simple French - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Retell parts of the story using basic vocabulary and repetition. Section 2: Introducing New Simple Characters - Lesson 1: New Friends in the Tale - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduce new, simple character names and roles in the story. - Lesson 2: Describing New Characters - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Use familiar adjectives to describe these new characters. Section 3: Story Sequencing - Lesson 1: Ordering Events in the Story - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Practice placing story events in order with simple chronological words. - Lesson 2: Sequencing Through Role-Play - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Perform a short skit that follows a simple story sequence. Section 4: Interactive Art and Vocabulary - Lesson 1: Creating a Fairy Tale Collage - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Use images and simple words to create an art collage reflecting the tale. - Lesson 2: Labeling the Collage - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice writing and saying French words that match the images on the collage. Section 5: Celebratory Storytime - Lesson 1: Final Read-Aloud Celebration - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Listen to the favorite fairy tale one last time with engaging visuals. - Lesson 2: Sharing the Tale with Peers - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Conclude with a group role-play sharing session to celebrate new vocabulary and storytelling skills.