Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Two new YouTube Video Series Posted!

For other YouTube playlists click here.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Chuggington sur TF1!

You can find free online videos of Chugginton on the French channel TF1 here. They post the last 3 episodes. Each episode is about 10 minutes. Great for young children, especially little boys!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

CIWILE is a local service (based in Bethesda, Maryland) of mothers that sale French books. They have over 500 titles from editors like Hachette, Albin Michel, Flammarion, Rageot, Ecole des Loisirs, etc. I recently purchased a couple of books and had a good experience. I was able to meet with one of the moms and flip through some books before purchasing them. Shipping is free for purchases of $30 or more. Prices are quite reasonable.

How does it work?

Select books from our Wish List
Email your orders to ciwile@hotmail.com or call 240 678 2393
Pay by check after the order is confirmed

Book list for 0 to 4 years old

Book list for 4 to 7 years old

Book list for 8 to 12 years old

Friday, June 11, 2010

Barbar YouTube Series

For other YouTube playlists click here.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Great Place to order French children's books!

If you are looking to order some French children books, I highly recommend French Books Online. They have fabulous customer service and the books are shipped and received on time. I have had 2 successful orders. Shipping is free if you order more than 2 books and they always send you a coupon for your next purchase. I personally think their prices are fair (if may find cheaper books on Amazon.fr but with international shipping and the US to Euro exchange it comes out to be a lot cheaper). I recently emailed them to see if they carried a few books I was looking for and did not find on their website. They replied very quickly and were able to order most of the books. In addition, to thank me for providing them with a list of recommended books, they gave me a lifetime coupon of 15% off! Great customer service. If there is a book you can't find on their website, feel free to email them and they might be able to order it for you. They do not carry books from the publishers like Fleurus, Hachette or Nathan, however, they can get any book from Gallimard, Bayard, Seuil, Casterman, EDL and others.

The Renaissance Child's Place Lego Camp

The Renaissance Child's Place is a Montessori school located in Fairfax that has a French immersion program for 3 - 6 years old. They have a Lego summer camp this summer for ages 4-10. My understanding is that all their programs (including this Lego camp) include a French immersion program geared for each child. Check their website for more details. You can also email them at montessorieducate@yahoo.com.

The Renaissance Child's Place
104 North Oak Street 703-244-0585
Falls Church, Virginia 22046

Oui-Oui YouTube Series

For other YouTube playlists click here.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

T'choupi et Doudou YouTube Series

For other YouTube playlists click here.

Dansez, Dansez!

Dance lessons for children of all ages (1 to 14 years old) and levels. Classes are offered Monday through Saturday. Classes are taught in French.

Dansez! Dansez!
4909 Fairmont Avenue,
Bethesda, MD 20814

sabine@dansezdansez.com

Saturday, June 5, 2010

French immersion at Chevy Chase Montessori School

A new French immersion program is planned to start in September 2010 at the Chevy Chase Montessori School. For children 3 - 6 years old. For more information, you can contact nathcats (at) yahoo.com.

There is also a French immersion program at a Montessori school in Falls Church called The Renaissance Child's Place Montessori School for ages 3 - 6 years old.

Adventure Theatre Presents The Red Balloon

In partnership with the Alliance Française de Washington D.C., Adventure Theatre Presents:

The Red Balloon
Apr 30 - June 13, 2010
Ages 4 and up

For tickets, call 301.634.2271 or visit their website at www.adventuretheatre.org

Fête de la Musique (hosted by the Alliance Française de Washington)

Fête de la Musique

Come and discover for free the best musical bands of DC in a great French atmosphere!

Alliance Française de Washington

Friday, June 18th, 2010

5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Free Event

Ciné Mômes (French Children Movies) at the Alliance Française of Washington

Every 1st Saturday of each month, children are invited to come see a French movie at the Alliance Française of Washington. Refreshments served after the movie. Please make reservations at 202-234-7911.

1st Saturday of each month
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$ 5.00 admission (free for members)
Language: French

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Great post on Bringing up Baby Bilingual Blog!

Article: Bringing up Baby Bilingual: from "too young for any videos" to "too old for these dopey DVDs"!

See additional French videos/DVDs with French tracks in the DVD/MP3 page here

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

French Book Recommendations for 0-4 years olds

Check out Mes Premiers Pas en Français Amazon Listmania Lists!