How to help your child

There are various ways to help your child to achieve success in French class. 

They will spend 80% of their day in French class, and will have the opportunity to listen, speak, read, and write in the language. 

Here are some things you can do at home:

1. Regularly check Google Classroom and emails for up to date information about what we are doing in class. 

2. Encourage your child to come ask for help when required. This is a great opportunity to ask questions or catch up on work at recess. 

3. Have your child engage in our Unit Review Digital Escape Room site.

4. Encourage your child to join teams and clubs. 

5. Encourage your student to use www.wordreference.com, and www.conjugation-fr.com.

6. Don't use Google Translate.

7. Try to watch favourite shows and movies in French. Streaming services like Netflix are a great resource as many of its shows and movies have either French dubbing or French caption. 

8. Hire a tutor! Tutors can be high school students, or adults. Please see the bulletin board by the staff room or ask the office staff for tutors available in the area. French tutors should always speak in French, and should focus on encouraging and building confidence in your child's speaking and listening skills. Tutors can also explore this site with your child, and work on various activities, games, and reviewing anchor charts as well. 

9. Explore https://www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/ and check out their different French opportutnies including Movie Thursdays or different courses offered at a variety of levels (including French lessons for Adults, and private courses). 

10. Listen to French music regularly: https://www.icimusique.ca/ 

11. Resources to Support your Child at Home with FSL Acquisition 

12. Explore this Ontario Government Parent Guide to supporting your child in French Immersion 

13. Enroll your child into a French Camp! Check out Les Petites Pommes led by a personal friend and a long time classmate (grade 1 through university) of Mme Kowalski, Mary Clements. Mme Kowalski is so proud of the work she's done in creating such an amazing camp for all levels. Check out http://lespetitespommes.ca/ for more information about various camps and learning opportunities outside of school.