Time Management Made Easy For French Immersion Students
It’s no secret that French Immersion students have several priorities to juggle… Not only are they required to study for all of their core subjects, but they also have to balance the increased workload that naturally comes with learning a second language. The key to pulling off a successful balancing act lies in Time Management. […]
French Camp Crafts: How to Make My Own Octopus French Camp Crafts: My Own Octopus
Do you have your children at home on a rainy or snowy weekend? Are you looking for something interesting and unique to do with them? Or maybe you’re hosting a playdate with a few of your child’s friends and looking for activities? How about trying one of our French Camp Crafts. These are tried and […]
The Power Of Speaking French 24/7
You heard that enrolling your child in a French program can help them gain more work opportunities, higher pay and even improve their memory. But now that your child is in French Immersion, you might be wondering…“now what?” If you’re like most parents, you might rarely (if ever) hear your child having conversation in French. […]
5 Ways To Boost Kids’ Confidence In Language-Learning
Have you ever tried to learn something totally new? Maybe you attempted an entirely new project at work? Or even a new recipe for a group of guests? If you can think back to a time where you felt stretched outside your comfort zone, then you can appreciate how a dose of positive self-esteem helps […]
Where did my passion for bilingualism come from?
One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. ~ Frank Smith As the director of a GTA French Camp, a past board member of Canadian Parents for French and having been actively involved in French Immersion program planning, people often ask me where my passion for […]
Homework: Keep it, Trash it, or Reinvent it
Ah yes, homework: the never-ending source of tension and discussion between parents and children. If you’ve heard bits and pieces of the new homework debate, then you’ll definitely want to read today’s post for highlights of the new discussions and homework trends in classrooms around the GTA. Now more than ever, there is a new […]
5 Tips To Get Your Child To Tell You About Their Day
Does it ever feel like you’re talking to a wall when you ask your kids about their day? If you’re like most parents, when you ask your child about his or her day at school or camp, you’re met with a plain old, “it was fine.” So how do you get the details you want […]
What Makes Camp Tournesol a Great Educational Camp
#1: What is the focus of the program? FRENCH, FRENCH, FRENCH….our main purpose is to develop the skills and confidence in campers to speak french in a social and conversational setting….but that is NOT all. Here is a breakdown: Language skills: The goal of each and every week at Camp Tournesol is for campers to […]
CBC Radio Interview On Camp Tournesol’s French Day Camp
Why our French camps are booming! I was recently interviewed by CBC Radio Canada to discuss Camp Tournesol and the importance of French Day Camps, and socializing in French during the summer. The interview was conducted in French, so if you’re a French speaker who wants to tune in, you can do so here. Don’t […]
5 Tips To Support Your Child In French Immersion When You Don’t Speak French
You enrolled your child in French Immersion because you were excited about the flurry of positive benefits the program provides. Maybe you even have a few friends who rave about the program and couldn’t be happier with their decision. But when your kids start coming to you for help with homework, reality sinks in… “Help! […]
