I will miss teaching and playing with your kids  and am disappointed they will no longer have a world language at the elementary level.  I look forward to seeing some of the incoming 7th graders at Harwood.

They can continue to access Linguascope (a website that provides world language activities) through October.   Below is information on how to log in and directions and information on the various activities available.  Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Linguascope

I wish your children a wonderful start to the new year!

With warm regards,

Erika Lindberg

elindberg@huusd.org

Bonjour! 

Thank you for checking out the French blog for Fayston and Moretown Elementary Schools. 

You will notice there is often a common theme throughout the grades. This serves two purposes.  It is wonderful to have common learning taking place within the school and within the home  for students who have siblings in the elementary school.In addition, acquiring a language is like a spiral where words and phrases are repeated and increased in new and gradually more complex contexts so just because a topic was introduced in one grade doesn't mean the topic won't be revisited and built upon.   

Linguascope

Just a reminder that families may access language learning activities through Linguascope. Many languages and levels are available. You can find the link to Linguascope as well as details on the various activities here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1A3Txsx5x_VpFPfVpBSUI5Z2I6ZN-So487JNvYiVLUN4/edit?usp=sharing  

                                                 Kindergarten                                           

As Spring is here kindergartners have been hearing spring related vocabulary through songs, crafts and games. Below are some of the spring related words in French:

un papillon (pahpee-yon) - butterly (They heard this word during our focus on The Very Hungry Caterpillar)

un oeuf (euhf) - egg (They heard this word during our focus on The Very Hungry Caterpillar)

une chenille (ewn shuh-nee) - caterpillar (They heard this word during our focus on The Very Hungry Caterpillar)

une fleur (ewn fluhr): a flower

une abeille (ewn ahbey) - a bee

une coccinelle (ewn ko-xee-nell) - a ladybug

un oiseau (un wazo) - a bird

une grenouille (ewn gruhneey) - a frog

We have been singing a song about spring (sung to the tune of Frere Jacques)

    C'est le printemps (x2) - Say luh pren-ten (nasal n) - It's spring

    Il y a des fleurs (x2) - Eel ya day fleur - There are flowers

    Et des abeilles (x2) - Ay daze ahbay - And bees

        (I often add additional spring critters listed above.)

    Dans mon jardin (x2) - dan mon jarden - In my garden

We continue to sing and dance  to Jean Petit qui danse to become more familiar with body parts in French.

                                Grade 1 (FES)        Grades 1 & 2 (MES)                

The first graders (FES) and first and second graders (MES) have begun watching Muzzy. This is an educational language series for elementary language learners. It is entirely in French but is at a beginning level. Movement and games are used to reinforce new vocabulary. Below are just a few of the words they've been introduced or reintroduced to so far:

Je suits (juh sweet):  I am

fort (e) (for / fort for a girl): strong

belle (bell): beautiful

beau (bow): handsome; beautiful in relation to weather and things

courageux / courageous (koo-ra-jeuh / koo-ra-jeuz):  brave

malin (mahlen):  clever

Sympa (sempa): kind

J'aime (jem):  I like

une prune (ewn prune): a plum

une peche (ewn pesh): a peach

du raisin (dew ray-zen): grapes

                                          Grades 2/3 (FES)                                            

The 2nd and 3rd graders watched a short film about a stray dog who finds a home with a man who spoils him with every kind of food a dog would dream of. His luck changes however when someone knew arrives.  Below are some of the words they've heard (some new and some not so new). We have played various games using the new vocabulary.

Il y a: There is

un chien: a dog

dans la rue: in the street

Il a faim.:  He is hungry.

un homme: a man

Il donne: He gives

Il mange: He eats

une frite: a French fry

du jambon: ham

des spaghettis: spaghetti

une pizza: a pizza

un sandwich: a sandwich

Il court:  He runs

triste: sad

We have begun learning some expressions related to spring activities. I've included some below:

Je fais du velo: I ride my bike.

Je fais de la chasse.: I go hunting.

Je fais des randonnees: I go on hikes.

Je joue avec mon chien.: I play with my dog.

Je joue a la crosse: I play lacrosse.

Je joue au football.: I play soccer.

Je joue au baseball.:  I play baseball.

Je saute sur ma trampoline.: I jump on my trampoline.

                                         Grades 3/4 (MES)                                           

The 3rd and 4th graders watched a short film about a stray dog who finds a home with a man who spoils him with every kind of food a dog would dream of. His luck changes however when someone knew arrives.  Below are some of the words they've heard (some new and some not so new). We have played various games using the new vocabulary.

Il y a: There is

un chien: a dog

dans la rue: in the street

Il a faim.:  He is hungry.

un homme: a man

Il donne: He gives

Il mange: He eats

une frite: a French fry

du jambon: ham

des spaghettis: spaghetti

une pizza: a pizza

un sandwich: a sandwich

Il court:  He runs

triste: sad

We have added to the list of foods and have played games using the new vocabulary. 

                    Grades 4 & 5  & 6(FES)    Grades 5 & 6(MES)                

The 4th, 5th and 6th graders watched a short film about a stray dog who finds a home with a man who spoils him with every kind of food a dog would dream of. His luck changes however when someone knew arrives.  Below are some of the words they've heard (some new and some not so new). We have played various games using the new vocabulary.

Il y a: There is

un chien: a dog

Il habite: He lives

dans la rue: in the street

dans une maison: in a house

Il a faim.:  He is hungry.

Il regarde:  He looks (at)

un homme: a man

Il donne: He gives

Il mange: He eats

une frite: a French fry

du jambon: ham

des spaghettis: spaghetti

une pizza: a pizza

un sandwich: a sandwich

une femme: a woman

une copine: a girlfriend

Il court:  He runs

triste: sad

laisse tomber: drops

We have added to the list of foods and have played games using the new vocabulary. 

Linguascope Directions & Information

Bonjour! 

Thank you for checking out the French blog for Fayston and Moretown Elementary Schools. 

You will notice there is often a common theme throughout the grades. This serves two purposes.  It is wonderful to have common learning taking place within the school and within the home  for students who have siblings in the elementary school.In addition, acquiring a language is like a spiral where words and phrases are repeated and increased in new and gradually more complex contexts so just because a topic was introduced in one grade doesn't mean the topic won't be revisited and built upon.       

                                                 Kindergarten                                            

We continue to do activities around fruit vocabulary through song (J'aime Les Fruits), games such as Où est...(Where is..., A Fruit Search Game) and Memory.

We have also played some games on an educational site called Linguascope. This is a site the district has payed for and that is available to families.

I encourage you to explore what it has to offer in multiple languages and levels. If you've wanted to brush up on your Russian or one of 15 other languages you may find this helpful. Below is a link with information on how to access Linguascope as well as descriptions of the various activities.

Linguascope Directions & Information

                       Grade 1 (FES)   Grades 1 & 2 (MES)           

We continue to build our vocabulary related to foods and expressing likes (J'aime) and dislikes (Je n'aime pas) through games. We have listened to or will be listening to a silly song about pizza (Je suis une pizza, the one we have listened to and watched in class; Je suis une pizza with translation).

We have also played some games on an educational site called Linguascope. This is a site the district has payed for and that is available to families. I encourage you to explore what it has to offer in multiple languages and levels. If you've wanted to brush up on your Arabic or one of 15 other languages you may find this helpful. Below is a link with information on how to access Linguascope as well as descriptions of the various activities.

Linguascope Directions & Information

                                         Grades 2 & 3 (FES)                        

We continue to build our vocabulary related to foods and expressing likes (J'aime) and dislikes (Je n'aime pas) through games. We have listened to or will be listening to a silly song about pizza (Je suis une pizza, the one we have listened to and watched in class; Je suis une pizza with translation).

The 2nd and 3rd graders also watched a video (Epic French Food Tour in Paris, France: Ultimate Guide) on traditional French foods. The pastries seemed to be a favorite.

We have also played or will be playing some games on an educational site called Linguascope. This is a site the district has payed for and that is available to families. I encourage you to explore what it has to offer in multiple languages and levels. If you've wanted to brush up on your Arabic or one of 15 other languages you may find this helpful. Below is a link with information on how to access Linguascope as well as descriptions of the various activities.

Linguascope Directions & Information

                                 Grades 3 & 4(MES)                                

                                   

We continue to build our vocabulary related to foods and expressing likes (J'aime) and dislikes (Je n'aime pas) through games.

The 3rd and 4th graders also watched a video (Epic French Food Tour in Paris, France: Ultimate Guide) on traditional French foods. Several brave students have said they would like to try snails.

We have also played or will be playing some games on an educational site called Linguascope. This is a site the district has payed for and that is available to families. I encourage you to explore what it has to offer in multiple languages and levels. If you've wanted to brush up on your Arabic or one of 15 other languages you may find this helpful. Below is a link with information on how to access Linguascope as well as descriptions of the various activities.

Linguascope Directions & Information

                                    Grades 4 & 5(FES)                             

                                   

We continue to build our vocabulary related to foods and expressing likes (J'aime) and dislikes (Je n'aime pas) through games. The class brainstormed the foods they already know in French.

The 4th and 5th graders also watched a video (Epic French Food Tour in Paris, France: Ultimate Guide) on traditional French foods.

We have also played or will be playing some games on an educational site called Linguascope. This is a site the district has payed for and that is available to families. I encourage you to explore what it has to offer in multiple languages and levels. If you've wanted to brush up on your Arabic or one of 15 other languages you may find this helpful. Below is a link with information on how to access Linguascope as well as descriptions of the various activities.

Linguascope Directions & Information

                    Grade 6 (FES)      Grades 5 & 6(MES)           

                                   

We continue to build our vocabulary related to foods and expressing likes (J'aime) and dislikes (Je n'aime pas) through games. The class brainstormed the foods they already know in French, which is quite an impressive list!

They also watched a video (Epic French Food Tour in Paris,France: Ultimate Guide) on traditional French foods.

We have also played or will be playing some games on an educational site called Linguascope. This is a site the district has payed for and that is available to families. I encourage you to explore what it has to offer in multiple languages and levels. If you've wanted to brush up on your Spanish or one of 15 other languages you may find this helpful. Below is a link with information on how to access Linguascope as well as descriptions of the various activities.

Linguascope Directions & Information

Kindergarten

The kindergartners have been learning the names of fruits through a song, movement and games.  The song they've been hearing, J'aime les fruits, can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ03KjwiIVM I've included some of the fruits below:

une pomme (sounds like "ewn pum"): an apple

une banane (sounds like "ewn bah nahn): a banana

une orange (sounds like "ewn oh-ranj"): an orange

du raisin (sounds like "dew rayzen"): grapes

une fraise (sounds like "ewn frez"): a strawberry

un bleuet (sounds like "uhn bleu-ay"): a blueberry (Canadian French word)

un ananas (sounds like "un ah-nah-nah"): a pineapple

They are also expressing their likes and dislikes using "I like"(J'aime) and "I don't like" (Je n'aime pas).

We continue to dance to Jean Petit qui danse which is a favorite.

                         Grade 1 (FES) and Grades 1 and 2 (MES)

The first graders (FES) and first and second graders (MES) celebrated Mardi Gras either before or just after February break. They decorated a king cake and as tradition calls for, the youngest person either went under the table or closed their eyes and as I cut each slice that student told me whom to give that slice to.  One person found a raisin in their slice. That person was crowned king or queen.

They have started adding food words to their vocabulary through games, a short story told through slides and have been expressing likes and dislikes using "J'aime" (I like) and "Je n'aime pas" (I don't like). 

You can see the slides they have seen or will be seeing next week here:

Addie aime manger

                                        Grades 2 and 3 (FES)

The 2nd and 3rd graders celebrated Mardi Gras either before or just after February break. They decorated a king cake and as tradition calls for, the youngest person either went under the table or closed their eyes and as I cut each slice that student told me whom to give that slice to.  One person found a raisin in their slice. That person was crowned king or queen.

Before break we focused on winter vocabulary through games, a poster activity and a humorous video called "Hors Piste".

We will be adding more food vocabulary to what they already know in the coming weeks.

                                       Grades 3 and 4 (MES)

The 3rd and 4th graders celebrated Mardi Gras either before or just after February break. They decorated a king cake and as tradition calls for, the youngest person either went under the table or closed their eyes and as I cut each slice that student told me whom to give that slice to.  One person found a raisin in their slice. That person was crowned king or queen.

Before break we focused on winter vocabulary through games, a poster activity and a humorous video called "Hors Piste".

We will be adding more food vocabulary and restaurant vocabulary in the coming weeks.           

                  Grades 4/5 and 6(FES)  and Grades 5/6 (MES)

The 4th, 5th and 6th graders celebrated Mardi Gras either before or just after February break. They decorated a king cake and as tradition calls for, the youngest person either went under the table or closed their eyes and as I cut each slice that student told me whom to give that slice to.  One person found a raisin in their slice. That person was crowned king or queen.

Before break we focused on winter vocabulary through games, a poster activity and a humorous video called "Hors Piste".

We will be adding more food vocabulary and restaurant vocabulary in the coming weeks.

Kindergarten

The kindergartners have been hearing the story The Mitten in French, based on 

Jan Brett's version of the classic tale.

They have begun decorating paper mittens in which they will put the animals 

from the story. 

We have been focused on a few key words and phrases I've included below.

*  une mitaine (sounds like "ewn meeten") - a mitten  (Canadian French)

 * une moufle (sounds like "ewn moofluh") - a mitten (European French)

I have been using the Canadian French word for mitten as it is closer to the 

English word and they are more likely to hear that than the European French 

word for mitten.

* tombe (sounds like "tow mbk") - falls

* la neige (sounds like "la nej") - the snow

* J'ai froid! (sounds like "jay frwa") - I'm cold!

* une taupe (sounds like "ewn tope") - a mole

* un lapin (sounds like "un lahpen") - a rabbit

* un hibou (sounds like "un eeboo") - an owl

* un renard (sounds like "un reuhnar") - a fox

* un herisson (sounds like "un ayreeson") - hedgehog

* un blaireau (sounds like "un blay row") - a badger

* un ours (sounds like "un oors") - a bear

* une souris (sounds like "ewn sooree") - a mouse

The kindergartners continue to hear and use the words for 

body parts through songs and movements. One of their favorite 

songs is a popular children's song "Jean Petit qui Danse." 

You can hear it here: Jean Petit qui Danse and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=n0j1oKhVPYE .  

Another great song for learning body parts is the Congolese song 

I introduced them to in the beginning of the year called "Bouge." 

You can hear it here: Bouge.

                                              Grade 1 (FES) and Grades 1 and 2 (MES)

The first graders (FES) and first and second graders (MES) watched / will watch a short film (less than 5 minutes) about a snowman who loses his carrot nose and who has to prevent a family of rabbits from getting it before he does. While they watch I occasionally stop the video and narrate. You can watch it here: The Snowman

I have focused on key words and phrases below, several of which they are familiar with:

* un bonhomme de neige (un bunum duh nej): a snowman

* un oiseau (un wazo): a bird

* vole (vole): fly

* sur son nez (sewr son nay): on his nose

* regarde (ruhgard): looks at

* tombe (tombe): falls

* dans la neige (dan la nej): in the snow

* triste (treest): sad

* des lapins (day lahpen): rabbits

* glisse (glees): slides

* la glace (la glahs): ice (also ice-cream!)

* un arbre (un arbruh): a tree

* dans l'eau (dan low): in the water

* donne (dun): gives

* content (konten): happy

Grades 2 and 3 (FES)

The 2nd and 3rd graders have finished their posters on winter interests. Skiing is clearly the favorite activity among this group! Drinking hot chocolate and sledding may come in a close second!

Below are some of the phrases they have used:

• Je fais du ski (juh fay dew ski): I ski.

• Je fais de la luge (juh fay de la lewj): I sled.

• Je fais du snowboard (juh fay dew snowboard): I snowboard.

• Je bois du chocolat chaud. (juh bwa dew sho-ko-la show): I drink hot cocoa.

• Je joue au hockey. (juh joo oh okay): I play hockey.

• Je fais un bonhomme de neige. (juh fay un bunum duh nej): I make a snowman.

    

                                Grades 3 and 4 (MES)

The 3rd and 4th graders have continued to focus on winter vocabulary. They have begun pictures of their favorite winter activities. Some have finished while others are adding finishing touches.

Below are some of the phrases they have been using and learning:

• Je fais du ski (juh fay dew ski): I ski.

• Je fais de la luge (juh fay de la lewj): I sled.

• Je fais du snowboard (juh fay dew snowboard): I snowboard.

• Je bois du chocolat chaud. (juh bwa dew sho-ko-la show): I drink hot cocoa.

• Je joue au hockey. (juh joo oh okay): I play hockey.

• Je fais un bonhomme de neige. (juh fay un bunum duh nej): I make a snowman.

• une veste (ewn vest): a jacket

• un bonnet (un bo nay): a winter hat

• des mitaines (day mee ten): mittens

• des bottes (day bot): boots

                             Grades 4 and 5  & Grade 6 (FES)   

                                                                  Grades 5 and 6 (MES)

Students in grades 4/5 and 6 (FES) and in grades 5/6 (MES)

have finished their posters on a French related topic of their

choice.

We will continue to focus on winter vocabulary, including words and

phrases related to winter activities and outdoor clothing.

Below are some of the phrases and vocabulary they have been

using and learning:

* Je fais du ski (juh fay dew ski): I ski.

* Je fais de la luge (juh fay de la lewj): I sled.

* Je fais du snowboard (juh fay dew snowboard): I snowboard.

* Je bois du chocolat chaud. (juh bwa dew sho-ko-la show):

I drink hot cocoa.

* Je joue au hockey. (juh joo oh okay): I play hockey.

* Je fais un bonhomme de neige. (juh fay un bunum duh nej):

I make a snowman.

* une veste (ewn vest): a jacket

* un bonnet (un bo nay): a winter hat

* des mitaines (day mee ten): mittens

* des gants (day gahn): gloves

* des bottes (day bot): boots

* un casque (un kahsk): a helmet

*les batons de ski (lay bahton duh skee): ski poles

*un baton de hockey (un bahton duh okay): hockey stick

They have begun or will begin watching a humorous short film called

"Hors Piste" about a skier who is rescued from a mountain peak.

I stop the video at key points and narrate in French.