Includes Lesson Plans, 4 DVDs, 3 song CDs (Cha Cha Cha & Allons Danser!) and the French Memory Matching Cards.
Educator's French Collection
Description
Enrich your French instruction and bring your classroom to life with the award-winning French Educator’s Collection from Whistlefritz. This multimedia collection features a versatile lineup of materials specifically designed for the Pre-K and early elementary French classroom. Captivate and inspire your students with engaging lesson plans, immersive videos, memorable music, and a playful card game that’s as entertaining as it is educational.
What’s Inside:
- French Lesson Plans for Kids: Developed by experienced and creative educators, this scaffolded curriculum of 40 lessons engages children in fun, interactive activities. Kids will learn French as they create puppets, follow recipes, conduct experiments, play board games, and more.
- French for Kids videos: Featuring lively Latin melodies, vibrant backgrounds, and a colorful cast of characters, Whistlefritz videos go beyond introducing single words—they immerse children in a vocabulary-rich, context-driven learning experience. The videos teach French using the language immersion teaching method recommended by language acquisition experts. Children will hear, see, speak, and move to French as they learn from live, native speakers—and a few animated friends, too!
- French for Kids music: From salsa to merengue to cumbia and more, this eclectic compilation is sure to get kids on their feet! Featuring a mix of catchy, upbeat French songs, kids will have a blast singing and dancing as they learn about a wide range of topics.
- Memory Matching Cards: A classic game with a playful French twist, these cards are a perfect introduction to French action words. Kids will want to play this confidence-building game again and again as they improve their concentration, memory, and French language skills.
Packed with fun, laughter, and music, the French Educator’s Collection is a treasure trove of teaching activities and materials for the French classroom!
Whistlefritz French is a fun and engaging foreign language program for young children that combines lively videos, songs, and hands-on activities to make learning French enjoyable and effective. Designed for preschool through elementary, it uses repetition, visual cues, and playful immersion to build vocabulary, pronunciation, and basic conversational skills.
The program moves beyond drills and memorization,
integrating language learning with crafts, recipes, games, and other
multisensory experiences.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Engaging 25-minute French-only DVDs with live action, animation, and puppets
- Lively song CDs featuring authentic speakers and basic vocabulary
- Lesson plans with scripted guidance, vocabulary, activities, and extension ideas
- Hands-on projects like making puppets, following recipes, playing bingo, and creating play dough
- Integration of French across subjects like art, music, cooking, games for natural reinforcement
- 40 lessons (30–40 minutes each) with built-in review of previous concepts
Program Components:
- DVDs: Core video lessons entirely in French with English translations in included booklets
- Song CDs: Over a dozen fun songs with lyric booklets
- French Lesson Plans: Bound 277-page book with daily objectives, materials lists, guided practice, independent activities, and song lyrics. Available separately or in Educator’s Collection
- Memory Matching Cards: 25 pairs featuring French verbs with Rito the fox
Important Notes:
- Lesson plans are in English for the parent/teacher and assume some basic pronunciation familiarity. Practice ahead if needed
- Activities use common household items and suitable for small groups or co-ops with home practice
- The program is flexible and works well for multi-age or family learning
Whistlefritz French curriculum stands out for its joyful, immersive approach that makes language learning fun and memorable for young children. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a gentle, activity-rich introduction to French that builds confidence and foundational skills.
Find all Whistlefritz French resources and sets below!
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-2 |
| Brand: | Whistlefritz |
| EAN/UPC: | 896052001658 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.95 |
