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.
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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.
