French immersion daycare classroom!

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Now expanding our Infant-Toddler Unit!

Contact the center to inquire about our 4 new infant-toddler placements as of November 2024!

 

About our French Immersion Classroom Program

At this early age, children are always looking for meaning in words and interactions. Rather than causing confusion, it actually creates connections with what they already know and are learning at home! This really is the perfect age for children to be immersed in a multilingual environment! 

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French as the primary program language !

In this classroom, French is established as the primary language of communication with the teacher. You'd be surprised how quickly these little ones adapt to the French speaking environment and accept French as the primary language of communication! Within the first days and weeks children begin to show comprehension of the language within the context of the daycare routines, and they start to repeat and respond in the French language!

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Spanish and Portuguese as secondary program languages!

As children show a readiness to learn, play, and communicate in French each day, we will also incorporate  enrichment activities and games in our secondary program languages : Spanish and Portuguese. These lessons are implemented throughout the week to help children develop their knowledge and familiarity with these important languages spoken in our community and around the world! 

 

English for clarification, connection, and kindergarten readiness! 

English is also an important language of our program. We prioritize literacy, phonological awareness, and early reading and math skills to set children up for success in kindergarten! 

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Language targets: 

• 60% targeted communication in the French language (including directions and routines such as arrival/departure, mealtime, cleanup, playtime, games, etc)

• 20% targeted communication in English prioritizing literacy and kindergarten readiness activities

• 20% special language enrichment activities in Spanish and Portuguese throughout the week (reading books, storytelling, singing songs, games, etc).