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Bambins 1 (2-3yo)-IN PERSON

BAMBINS

Upon completion of the Bambins I (2-3yo) level, your child should be able to:

SEMESTRE 1

  • Recognize and respond to familiar French words (colors, animals, food, family).
  • Participate in simple greetings (bonjour, au revoir, merci).
  • Join in songs, rhymes, and classroom routines.
  • Point to or name a few objects in French.
  • Experience French traditions and cultural celebrations (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Noël).

SEMESTRE 2

  • Recognize and use French words for winter, clothing and la Galette des Rois
  • Learn vocabulary for pancakes, polar animals, and La Chandeleur.
  • Explore spring words like flowers, plants, sun, rain, and butterflies
  • Name Easter-related items such as eggs, bunnies, chicks, and baskets.
  • Use French words for fruits, sunshine, and market play during warm weather activities.


Bambins 2 (3-4yo)-IN PERSON

BAMBINS

Upon completion of the Bambins II (3-4yo) level, your child should be able to:

SEMESTRE 1

  • Understand and use simple classroom phrases: je veux, c’est à moi, regarde, écoute.
  • Use greetings with short phrases: Bonjour, je m’appelle ___.
  • Identify and describe familiar people and objects with one or two adjectives: maman grande, ma petite maison, citrouille orange.
  • Participate more actively in songs, dances, finger plays and stories
  • Recognize French cultural traditions (Noël) with more context.
  • Follow simple instructions: prends, donne, range, choisis, chante, danse, assis, debout ect

SEMESTRE 2

  • Recognize and use vocabulary related to winter, clothing, food traditions (galette, crêpes) and spring animals.
  • Begin forming mini-sentences: “J’ai une pomme”, “Je mets mon manteau”, “Il neige.”
  • Describe weather and sensations: froid, chaud, il pleut, il neige.
  • Name and classify animals, foods, plants and objects.
  • Participate in simple imaginative play (market, restaurant, farm, bakery).
  • Take part in cultural celebrations: La Galette des rois, La Chandeleur, Pâques.

Bambins 2 (3-4yo)-IN PERSON

BAMBINS

Upon completion of the Bambins II (3-4yo) level, your child should be able to:

SEMESTRE 1

  • Understand and use simple classroom phrases: je veux, c’est à moi, regarde, écoute.
  • Use greetings with short phrases: Bonjour, je m’appelle ___.
  • Identify and describe familiar people and objects with one or two adjectives: maman grande, ma petite maison, citrouille orange.
  • Participate more actively in songs, dances, finger plays and stories
  • Recognize French cultural traditions (Noël) with more context.
  • Follow simple instructions: prends, donne, range, choisis, chante, danse, assis, debout ect

SEMESTRE 2

  • Recognize and use vocabulary related to winter, clothing, food traditions (galette, crêpes) and spring animals.
  • Begin forming mini-sentences: “J’ai une pomme”, “Je mets mon manteau”, “Il neige.”
  • Describe weather and sensations: froid, chaud, il pleut, il neige.
  • Name and classify animals, foods, plants and objects.
  • Participate in simple imaginative play (market, restaurant, farm, bakery).
  • Take part in cultural celebrations: La Galette des rois, La Chandeleur, Pâques.

Bambins 3 (3.5-5yo)-IN PERSON

BAMBINS

Upon completion of the Bambins III (4-5yo) level, your child should be able to:

SEMESTRE 1

By December, children should be able to:

  • Use full greetings, introduce themselves, and answer simple questions.
  • Use descriptive vocabulary (size, colors, emotions, positions).
  • Follow short instructions using classroom verbs: découpe, colle, choisis, range, écoute, répète, montre moi…
  • Retell the main ideas of simple stories (with visual cues).
  • Describe family members and familiar environments using adjectives.
  • Understand and participate in cultural celebrations (more story-based).

SEMESTRE 2

By May, children will be able to:

  • Use vocabulary from expanded themes: body parts, emotions, weather, animals, bakery, transportation, professions, nature…
  • Form simple sentences with subject + verb + object:
  • Ask and answer simple questions
  • Participate in sophisticated pretend play (market, doctor, restaurant).
  • Use early connectors: et, puis, après.
  • Use functional language: j’ai fini, encore, aidez-moi, je veux essayer.

Pitchouns 1 (5-6yo) - Ms. Feriel-IN PERSON

KIDS

Upon completion of the Pitchouns I (5yo) level, your child should be able to:

  • Use full greetings, introduce themselves, and answer simple questions.
  • Use descriptive vocabulary (size, colors, emotions, positions).
  • Follow short instructions using classroom verbs: découpe, colle, choisis, range, écoute, répète, montre moi…
  • Retell the main ideas of simple stories (with visual cues).
  • Describe family members and familiar environments using adjectives.
  • Understand and participate in cultural celebrations (more story-based).

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