Immersion Précoce M-6 Early Immersion P-6
*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.
As we update content, you can still access previous links and videos by clicking the button below:
FLORA
A big thank you to the the NB Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for sharing their resource FLORA : French Language Opportunities for Rural Areas! (Gr. P-3)
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.
Some advice on solving problems with your siblings (Gr. P-3)
Mini Yoga (Gr. P-6)
Marcher l'plancher by Salebarbes (Gr. 6-12)
Quick science - Make your own lava lamp (Gr. P-4)
Videos, movies and music
A great way to create an Immersion experience at home is to listen to/watch French content.
Disney Junior FR (Gr. P-2)
Clips from DC Kids (Gr. 2-6)
Disney Channel FR (Gr. 3-6)
TV5's series, documentaries and films for all ages. (Gr 4-12)
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!
Other speaking and listening ideas
Skype or Facetime with classmates to practice conversational French (Gr. 3-6).
Record yourself speaking French, listen to the playback then choose 2 areas you can work on. (Gr. 4-12)
BrainPop (Gr. 3-8) provides short educational videos on a variety of topics in mathematics, science, art and more.
Check out Zone Jeunesse (Gr. 3-6) and Zone des Petits (Gr. P-2) for shows, videos, blogs and interactive activities from Radio-Canada.
Keep active with force4 (Gr. 3-6)
Listen to audiobooks from Radio Canada (Gr. P-12) .
Watch videos or play games at MiniTFO (Gr. P-2)
Francomobile (Gr. P-3) has videos on a variety of topics for early language learners.
Reading and Writing - Online resources
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)
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)
Storybooks Canada
Storybooks Canada is a free open educational resource that promotes literacy and language learning in homes, schools, and communities. Stories are provided in text and with audio so students can listen as they read along. We've selected a few to get you started:
Où est mon chat (Gr. P-2) Qu'est-ce que tu fais? (Gr. P-2) Tom le vendeur des bananes (Gr. 1-2)
This tool changes the reading speed.
Use this function to listen to the full story.
This button plays the audio and highlights the words.
Halifax public E-library is open! (Gr. P-12)
Ensemble chez nous has French Books with a NS focus. Now requires a GNSPES login. (Gr. P-4)
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
Ask your child to draw a picture or choose a picture from a family album or other. Your child can then tell you about the image (Gr. P-2) or write a description (Gr. 2-6) of their picture using as many complete sentences as possible.
Ask your child to teach you or a sibling how to say some sentences in French that they have learned. (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 favorite story book and pick toys or make puppets to represent the different characters of the story. Help your child create a short play based on the story. Place a sheet between two chairs and perform a puppet show for others. (Gr. P-2)
Using a book you read recently, summarize the story as a comic strip in French (Gr. 4-12)
Start a Nature journal. Children can keep a biweekly journal to record the changes in the environment through pictures and words. (Gr. 4-10)
Teach a family member how to play a game in French. Children can add up the points in French too! (Gr. P-12)
Reading - Look at some of the products in your kitchen. Are there recipes in French you can make? (Gr. 3-8)
Write a new ending to your favorite story (Gr. 4-12).