French
for Children is a
friendly beginner French program from Classical Academic Press for students between about 3rd
grade and 6th grade. Parents do not need to know French themselves.
There are 2 levels, A and B, each about a semester long. It is an excellent
lead-in to a high school French program.
Primer A (Level 1) has 17 weekly chapters. Each chapter has a memory page,
grammar page, fun worksheet, and a quiz. Students learn common vocabulary
(including nouns & gender), conjugating verbs, conversation, and
constructing sentences. Here is our complete package.
Primer B (Level 2) has 17 weekly chapters that emphasize grammar with expanded
dialogues, stories, songs, and chants. Weekly worksheets and quizzes are
included. Here is our complete package.
Consumable Student Worktexts are called
“Primers”.
Chants teach vocabulary with correct pronunciation and help students remember
grammar rules. The chants come with the digital video lessons but are also
available digitally without the videos.
The Answer Key is a copy of the worksheet
and quizzes in the Primer with the answers filled in. This book
does not include every page from the Primer - only those with
answers.
Instructional Videos& Chants are available if the instructor is not
familiar with Spanish. Each lesson (approx. 15 min each) features the author, Joshua
Kraut. The story reads somewhat like a fable and introduces you to new
vocabulary you will see in the lesson. You will see both French and English in
the dialogues. You will also practice your speaking with a chant from the audio
files. The chants teach your mouth how to form the sounds. So, practice these
until you master them! Vocabulary is the other component of the memory section,
about 10 words per chapter.
~ Sara
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
