madteaparty
08-03-2010, 03:54 PM
Here's my issue, and I would love the advice of the wise parents here.
My 6YO is in a dual-language program. Last year, the program was comprised of over 60% completely fluent (as in native/two french parents/French spoken exclusively at home) and the rest (like my son) English speakers. The issue is, when they do French, (every other day), they REALLY do French, in a way I imagine schools in Paris would teach. Because these kids are fluent, they are not learning the language as such. So during that time, I very much feel like my son is lost. Completely lost, staring at the ceiling. We are invested in this program and will stick to it, but I need to make it better for him. What I intend to do this fall is:
--ask the teacher in advance for the "Word of the Day" list for the week. We can practice a tiny bit at home so at least he can follow along and maybe have one sentence ready if he feels brave
--weekend French language class at FIAF fall semester. If this goes well, we continue year round. If not, I am considering a tutor.
--I will try to read him baby books in French--I am at a basic level myself but learning more every weekend.
Are there any French materials/workbooks you recomend? I afterschool (just math, and the proposed French plans above; we also read a lot but I do not consider that afterschooling). I saw someone mention the Kindergarten french book--I'd love a recomendation for the name/brand. Many thanks in advance.
My 6YO is in a dual-language program. Last year, the program was comprised of over 60% completely fluent (as in native/two french parents/French spoken exclusively at home) and the rest (like my son) English speakers. The issue is, when they do French, (every other day), they REALLY do French, in a way I imagine schools in Paris would teach. Because these kids are fluent, they are not learning the language as such. So during that time, I very much feel like my son is lost. Completely lost, staring at the ceiling. We are invested in this program and will stick to it, but I need to make it better for him. What I intend to do this fall is:
--ask the teacher in advance for the "Word of the Day" list for the week. We can practice a tiny bit at home so at least he can follow along and maybe have one sentence ready if he feels brave
--weekend French language class at FIAF fall semester. If this goes well, we continue year round. If not, I am considering a tutor.
--I will try to read him baby books in French--I am at a basic level myself but learning more every weekend.
Are there any French materials/workbooks you recomend? I afterschool (just math, and the proposed French plans above; we also read a lot but I do not consider that afterschooling). I saw someone mention the Kindergarten french book--I'd love a recomendation for the name/brand. Many thanks in advance.