French Play Date
The French Play Date
Age Group:
0-5 years old
Goal:
Be free to explore, and discover the self that excites you.
Description:
Our goal is to explore the world, on site and through hands on experiences, so we go to parks, museums, natural reserves, and other sites to learn what this world is all about, and read. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Since children learn through experience, especially under 5 years old, our exploration is in an immersive French-speaking environment so French can become second nature to them. Our environment is based on the Montessori model with Reggio-Emilia and Waldorf-inspired craft kits and activities for children who want to. The youngest students (aged 0 to 2.5) seeking to participate must be in Parent/Caregiver and Me tandems. All the free play time is screen-free and with French-speaking facilitators, and all the interactions with adults are with French speakers. Participation in all activities is always optional. Children can choose to come at the frequency they want, although assiduity guarantees the most optimal results for language proficiency.
Co-working space available for parents.
On-Going Event:
French Class on Vehicles, ViewPark Encinitas, Wednesdays, 9:30am-11am
Use vehicles to learn about numbers, colors, shapes, and useful vocabulary for your everyday observations and pretend play!
Future Event:
French Camp at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, TBD
Explore the Native-American history of the lagoon, the mini-farm, and the native plants, cook traditional food, and build your own toys!
100% French immersion
Past Event:
French Camp at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, December 26-30, 2022
Explore the mini-farm, observe the falcons and owls, dig some fossils, and build your fairy book!
100% French immersion
Daily Schedule:
9-9:30am: drop in / free play
9:30-9:45am: songs with movement (bonjour, calendar, numbers, weather)
9:45-10am: book reading to prepare for the Highlight of the Day
10-10:15am: healthy snack / taste exploration (only organic fruits and vegetables)
10:15-10:30am: game or hike
10:30-11am: Highlight of the Day*/hands-on experience (collage, drawing, etc.)
11am-11:30am: free play and pick up
And occasional field trips to local museums, local parks, and local workshops on weekends and evenings.
*Highlight of the Day:
M: L’Invité du Jour (Pretend Play with French-Speaking Guest Speaker)
W: le Petit Atelier (Makers' Studio), either free or guided with French-Speaking Workshop Master
F: Kids’ Yoga and Mindfulness with French-Speaking Yoga Instructor
Just Do You!