I love the idea of Whistlefritz music CDs as a tool to introduce little learners to the sounds of French! Put it on in the car as an educational background sound, let them dance around at home and mimic what they hear, put it one while they are doing an art project. There is no need to add a lesson just yet. By imitating what they hear, they are developing their voice to make those tricky French sounds. There is no work for parents to do at this point. The insert with the CD only has partial lyrics (2 songs). All lyrics in both French and English can be accessed at www.whistlefritz.com This is the newest CD in the series (2024) and includes 17 songs. ~Sara
Au Zoo (At the Zoo) French Learning Songs CD
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Grade PK-AD
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Description
Publisher's Description of Au Zoo (At the Zoo) French Learning Songs CD
Kids will love this musical introduction to French, as they dance and
sing along to playful and diverse musical rhythms from reggae, merengue,
and blues to African soukous, beguine, country, and more! AU ZOO (At the Zoo), the latest release in Whistlefritz’s award-winning French for Kids
series, invites kids to sing and dance along to lively rhythms as they
learn about animals, the alphabet, feelings, greetings, parts of the
body, places in the community, and much more! The album features a fun,
original jazzy twist on the familiar song The Itsy, Bitsy Spider (L’araignée gypsy), and irresistible, celebration-themed songs for back-to-school (Bonne rentrée), birthdays (Ton anniversaire), Valentine’s Day (La Saint Valentin), and Father’s Day (Bonne fête, Papa). Delightful melodies teach vocabulary for every time of day from wake up (Debout mon petit chou) to bedtime (Fais dodo). Lyrics and translations are available for free download as an easy reference guide for parents and teachers. AU ZOO enhances children’s language skills as they embark on a musical journey to the zoo filled with French-learning fun!
Category Description for Whistlefritz French for Kids
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!
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-AD |
| Brand: | Whistlefritz |
| EAN/UPC: | 896052001672 |
| Length in Inches: | 5.5625 |
| Width in Inches: | 4.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.4375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.2 |
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