Immersion Précoce 7-9 Early Immersion 7-9
*Service is only available through GNSPES login page, but you can watch an introductory video to learn more*
Nova Scotia Homework Hub connects students in grades 4-12 with math tutors and is available in French!
Sunday to Thursday 5:30pm to 9:30pm (Grades 7-12)
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 530pm to 630pm (Grades 4-6)
NOTE: Though there are many ideas listed below, you are encouraged to select activities that are interesting and engaging for your child. The goal is to provide children with opportunities to use the French they have learned. No evaluation is linked to any of these home learning experiences.
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Contests!
Interested in winning prizes by showing off your French language skills?
Concours de vidéos - Les langues façonnent
3 Categories (P-6, 7-12, Adult)
you can submit as a group or class
create a 3 minute video on what “Languages Build” means to you
The video must be in a second or additional language
Deadline for submissions is Mar 31.
Note to parents/guardians: Before viewing any internet link, it is strongly suggested that you ensure it is right for your child (for example, inappropriate pop-ups or ads). Though the links have been vetted for appropriate usage, sites may change their content over time.
Lucy Maud Montgomery (Gr 7-12)
Marcher l'plancher by Salebarbes (Gr. 6-12)
Learn how to make some adorable and tasty meringue clouds. (Gr 7-9)
Why do nations spy on each other? (Gr. 9-12)
2SLGBTQ+. Do you recognize this acronym? There are abbreviations for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer and + (for all other people). But what does the 2S mean, placed at the very beginning? (Gr. 7-12)
Radio Radio: Deux langues
Deux Languages was part of the 2021 Words of Immersion contest from the Canadian Association of Immersion Professionals' Teacher 5 stars Campaign.
You can find the lyrics here: https://teacher5etoiles.ca/deux-langues/ and sing along!
Discover la Francophonie!
Explore some of the French speaking regions around the world...from the comfort of your home! Check back for new destinations.
Take a quick tour of La Baie Sainte-Marie (Gr. P- 12)
Learn about the Acadian Festival in Clare. (Gr. 5-12)
Charles et Monique - Joline
Acadian version of the Dolly Parton song, with l'accent de la Baie Sainte-Marie.
Arthur Comeau - Meteghan
There's more than just traditional folk music being created in Clare!
Saulnierville Station
A classic song from la Baie Sainte-Marie
Listen Live to French Music!
Écouter de la musique française en direct!
French CBC Music
From our friends at CSAP
Other speaking and listening ideas
Change your language preferences to French on your favorite streaming service. (Gr. P-12)
Video chat (Zoom, facetime, etc.) with classmates to practice conversational French. (Gr. 3-12)
Record yourself speaking French, listen to the playback then choose 2 areas you can work on. (Gr. 4-12)
Change your language preferences to French on your favorite streaming service. (Gr.P-12)
Listen to audiobooks from Radio Canada (Gr. P-12).
BrainPop (Gr. 3-8) provides short educational videos on a variety of topics in mathematics, science, art and more.
Reading and Writing - Online resources
Le mot (wordle Français)
It's important for kids and teens to stay active. Check out the Participaction Bienfaits et directives (benefits and guidelines) to learn how to balance exercise, rest, sleep and movement to create your perfect, active day. (Gr. 6-9)
Curium
Curium is a science, technology and society magazine for teens. Each month they cover new technologies, environmental problems (and solutions), video game reviews and more.
This month, a story about how to cope with social and performance anxiety. (Gr. 8-12)
Kayak magazine - 2019 Web Issue
Kayak is a magazine published by Canadahistory.ca. Each month they feature a cultural or historical element of Canada and the people who live here.
In honour of International Women's Day (March 8), revisit this issue from 2019 is dedicated to the women who built Canada.
Grades 4-9
Did you know that Scratch Coding is available in French? Click CREATE then click the GLOBE in the top left to change the language to French before you start creating video games, cartoons and more! (Gr 4-9)
Halifax public E-library is open!
All you need is a digital library card to access resources in English and French. You can sign up for a digital library card and use it to borrow books, videos, music and access lots of other great resources from home. (Gr. P-12)
The French science magazine Débrouillards is available online. Check out their new arts and sports magazines as well. (Gr. 4-9)
Débrouillards
DébrouillARTS
Débrouillards Sports
Low-tech/offline ideas
Encourage your child to listen a radio in French in your area and to make a list of the familiar French words they hear. (Gr. P-12)
Have your child call a friend on the telephone. Ask your child to describe their activities of the day to their friend and suggest an activity that their friend can do to stay active in French. (Gr. P-12)
Have your child write a postcard or greeting card to send to a friend. Your child may describe an activity that is being done at home, ask their friend questions about their activities and suggest ways that they can stay connected from home. (Gr. 2-9)
Choose a DVD/video you may have at home and change the settings to French. (Gr. P-12)
Ask your child to teach you or a sibling how to say some sentences in French that they have learned. (Gr. P-12)
Start a Nature journal. Children can keep a biweekly journal to record the changes in the environment through pictures and words. (Gr. 4-10)
Your student can teach you and/or other family members how to play a game in French (Gr. P-12)
Reading - Look at some of the products in your kitchen. Are there recipes in French you can make? (Gr. 3-8)
Using a book you read recently, summarize the story as a comic strip in French (Gr. 4-12)
Rewrite a fairy tale or other children's story from memory in French
Students can use the melody of their favorite song and change the lyrics so that they are in French.
Have your child choose a topic and create a 1-minute monologue. If possible, they can record themself and choose 2 areas to work on.
Students may wish to keep a daily journal. They could write about likes and dislikes, their feelings about being at home, etc.
Write a new ending to your favorite story (4-12).