The homework discussion
Homework will always be a source of discussion and/ or tension between parents and children. Recently at my school, we invited parents and teachers to have a conversation regarding an update to our homework policy. Of course the discussion had to be respectful of the policy of the school board, but we still had some […]
The “How was your day ?” conversation!
Every day when we get back home, we are often greeted by the question “how was your day?” Whether you’re welcoming a young child or a teenager, the answer is usually a very brief “ok” and off they go to something else! However, with a few minor changes to your question, you might open the […]
5 Surprising Ways Learning French Benefits Your Children In The Future
At some point along your child’s language-learning journey, they may come to you feeling defeated, waving their hands in the air and shouting, “I want to quit!” Okay, maybe it won’t be quite as dramatic, but there may be times your child is discouraged or unmotivated to practice French. Perhaps they just received a less […]
My trip to France: read it from the pen of a past camper
France is truly an amazing place. My experience in France is one of my most cherished. I cherish my memories from France not only because of the amazing range of fascinating sites and dazzling sceneries I saw, but also because of who I experienced those things with and the way we did it. The Camp […]
The importance of reading
Reading is all around us even if you are not holding a book , you are reading in many different ways! At a very young age your child can recognize the big yellow M that is at every McDonald restaurant or the D that is so distinctive on all Disney products! All of this early […]
Top Picks: Helping Your Child Practice French At Every Age
“I’m worried my child will fall behind…how can I motivate my child to practice French?” It’s one of the most common questions I get asked from parents just like you who are looking for fun and effective methods to help their children preserve their French while school’s out. First, let me just start by […]
Is learning a second language worth it for your child?
Making the commitment to raise your child bilingual or trilingual is an important decision. You may wonder if it is worth imposing the added layer of learning, or whether or not it will actually make a difference for their future? We know that there are several thousands of languages spoken around the world and that […]
Our Reinforcement system – the Tournesol Badges
Devising methods to reinforce and reward desired behaviours is one of the biggest challenges of schools and camps. Motivating campers to speak French is no exception. When a camper goes out of their way to utilize their French language skills in casual conversation, it is magical, and we want to reinforce it as much as […]
