Camp T’s Favourite French Playlists For Kids!

Camp T’s Favourite French Playlists For Kids! There are lots of different methods with which different kids can learn and practice the French language, but to find the right way, sometimes it’s more important to consider the kid rather than the method. All children are unique, and so they also learn in different, quirky ways. […]
Top 9 Child-Friendly French Activities For This Holiday Season

Snow has fallen and the cold weather is here, and Camp Tournesol can guarantee a happy holiday season sprinkled with la Francophonie! What’s better than spending time with your family, drinking hot chocolate, creating memorable moments around a book, a movie, or an activity! Just because it’s the holiday season doesn’t mean that your children […]
5 Tips To Creating An Easy Breezy Transition To French Immersion

September is near and the anxiety has started creeping in. Early last winter, you decided to enroll your child in French Immersion (FI). But now that the school year is almost upon us, the worry is settling in. Your mind is starting to race with a never-ending flow of concerns: “Will my child adjust well […]
How To Help Your Child Maintain Their French Over The Summer

With the summer break fast approaching, parents become increasingly concerned that their children will have diminished French speaking ability by the time September rolls back around. Language practice is like a muscle – it needs consistent attention in order for it to strengthen and grow. But how do you help your child practice their […]
The Ultimate List of French Learning Resources

At Camp Tournesol, we are passionate about bringing French learning to kids outside of the classroom. The most effective way to keep a child’s French strong is to incorporate the language into all aspects of their lives, especially the positive ones! We love sharing our favourite French learning resources with all families looking to boost […]
Your One-Stop Shop For Fun Stay-At-Home Activities!

We know this is a trying time with many stuck at home. Most parents in this situation are probably looking for home activities for their children. Whether you still have to work from home and need something to keep your children engaged, or you’re simply finding that you and your little ones are using too […]
Best Apps to Learn French: 7 Apps to Help Your Child Practice French

Are you looking for the best apps to learn French? We’ve got you covered. Apps offer an excellent way to learn French, especially for beginners and kids, because: Kids love their smartphones, so why not encourage them to allocate some of that time to learning French? Apps make learning doable. Start with just 10 minutes […]
French Books Your Child Will Want To Read!

We surveyed more than 2000 French immersion families and asked only one question: What is your #1 challenge in supporting your child in their French language journey? The vast majority of parents responded: Finding FRENCH books my child WANTS to read and is ABLE to READ! There also seemed to be a particular concern […]
Need Fun Gift Ideas? Discover the Adventures of Asterix!

For the first time since 2017 the wildly popular French Astérix comic series have come out with a new edition, Astérix et La Fille de Vercingetorix. Since it’s available right in time for the holidays, it could be a great gift idea for your young bilingual children! The Astérix comics have been one of the most […]
Sibling Rivalry: Why it happens and how to work through it

Sibling rivalries have been a part of family life since the beginning of time. Sometimes they’re harmless, but they can often contribute to a negative relationship between your children. To help you navigate and help to resolve the problems those bickering children are having, here are a few reasons why those siblings squabble and a […]