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Cha, Cha, Cha: French Learning Songs
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042259
Grade PK-AD
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Description
Oh la la! Cha cha cha! Add an exciting twist to learning French with this spirited 15-song collection - what fun to learn Francais a musical way! I often tell parents to introduce a foreign language to their children with songs. It gives kids a chance to hear and practice sounds that are new to them. Initially, they really don't have to understand anything, but with practice, the pieces fall into place and years later they remember something they sang as a child. Think of all the songs you learned when you were a kid and still recall without effort. The main focus is on imitating what they hear. Authentic speakers give your student a good model to follow, which is especially important if this is the first exposure to the language. Singer Lynn Veronneau is from Quebec and has a lovely, clear voice that is easy to understand. Guitar and other instruments accompany the 15 songs that are not too young for older students, but fun and danceable for little ones. Included is a booklet of the lyrics in French with some of the vocabulary defined on the side. Some songs are quite simple while others have a lot more words. Depending on the age and experience of your student, you can use these songs to demonstrate commands, prepositions, questions, negatives and other grammatical points. You can type out the lyrics, leave a space where some words should be, have students listen to the song and fill in the words as they hear them. Maybe one time you take out all of the verbs, and another time you remove articles or adjectives. There is a lot of vocabulary such as the months, numbers, vowels, seasons, weekdays, fruit and more. You can use the vocabulary to practice around the house and reinforce what your child is learning. I loved hearing the familiar Sur le Pont d'Avignon, but this CD also includes zesty arrangements of beloved traditional songs like B-i-n-g-o, Les lphants, and Tombe La Pluie. The fun Latin beats may not be what you expect from a French language, but you can't help but bob your head and tap your foot as your kids practice their French! ~ Sara
Publisher's Description of Cha, Cha, Cha: French Learning Songs
Parlez-vous cha, cha, cha? From samba and merengue to rhumba and reggae, irresistible world music rhythms add an exciting twist to learning French with this spirited 15-song collection. Performed by acclaimed singer Lynn Vronneau and set to a diverse array of Latin and Caribbean rhythms by versatile bandleader and composer Didier Prossaird, Cha, Cha, Cha will get children on their feet singing and dancing along to zesty arrangements of beloved traditional songs (Bingo, Sur le Pont D'Avignon, Les lphants, Tombe La Pluie) and lively originals that teach about numbers, the days of the week, the months, the seasons, and more. This wildly fun collection makes learning to speak French as easy and natural as un, deux, trois. A song-by song translation guide is included as an easy reference guide for parents and teachers.
Category Description for Whistlefritz French For Kids
Foreign language with little kids can be very casual. You listen to music in the language, watch some fun videos and ta da! You have your French lesson for the day. For the parents who want to move into the next level of language instruction and be more involved themselves, there are now lesson plans to round out the adorable and fun Fritzi DVDs and song CDs. I have been looking forward to these ever since the Spanish version came out and I saw how much more a child can get out of the videos/songs using the lesson plan. Rather than relying on drills & memorization, children are making puppets, following recipes, making play dough, playing bingo (and more) all while they are hearing & practicing their French. Lesson plans (available separately or as part of the Educator's Collection) are in English for the parent/teacher and will refer to phrases and vocabulary used on the video that day. It would be helpful for the parent if you have a knack for the language; if that is not the case, you will rely more on the videos than if you do have a little French in your repertoire. While the lessons are scripted, there is an assumption of previously pronunciation knowledge on the part of the parent. The lessons integrate all areas of the curriculum, with each new lesson circling back to prior ones, helping the French stick. Also, the lessons have written out what the French portion will be for the day, so if you are nervous about your own knowledge, you could do a little practice ahead of time. I really don't think you will have to, but you could. There are 40 lessons in all taking about 30-40 minutes each. There are several pages in the Lesson Plans which can be reproduced. These include coloring, games, sorting/graphs, flashcards, and other goodies to add to your lessons. Every lesson plan provides an overview, objective, vocabulary, materials list, time frame, PLUS activities focus, teacher input, guided practice, independent practice, closure, extension activities, and song lyrics. French Lesson Plans is a bound 277pp book and is available separately or in a bundle with the DVDs, CDs and more.
DVDs are 25 minutes and all in French. They feature live action, animation, and puppets. Plenty of repetition, slower-paced conversation, and an easy-to-follow format are nice for parents and kids. Several short songs are included as well. Each DVD includes a booklet with English translations of key vocabulary words. The videos are great for seeing a person's face as they say the word, allowing you to imitate more easily. CDs feature authentic speakers singing over a dozen lively songs with basic vocabulary and include lyric booklets. Memory Matching Cards show 25 pairs of French verb infinitives (toucher, taper, chanter, etc.) all starring Rito the fox, a friend of Fritzi's. I love that these are not just colors and numbers but move your student beyond the basics! The authors did a wonderful job putting together the lessons for you. I think your children/students will love learning French this way. This program could be used in a small group too, like a homeschool co-op, if the students had the videos & songs to practice at home in between lessons. ~ Sara (former French teacher)
Details
| Product Format: | CD |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Whistlefritz |
| Grades: | PK-AD |
| EAN/UPC: | 896052001092 |
| Length in Inches: | 5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.25 |
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