Our Program
Les Petits
For kids aged 3-5 years old
Through playful exploration, they discover the French language and culture while developing their motor skills, creativity, and social skills.
Location:
- South Yarra: 30 Fitzgerald Street
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In a spacious hall, complemented by a beautiful garden and playground, it’s the perfect place for your kid! As parent, you’ll also enjoy convenient parking near the vibrant cafes and shops of Chapel Street.
Here's an overview of what 'Les Petits' explore in the French language:
Basic Vocabulary
Kids learn essential words and phrases, including greetings, colours, numbers, days of the week, months, animals, and everyday objects.
Simple Phrases
They discover how to introduce themselves, ask simple questions, and express their preferences in French.
Music
Learning French songs for children to help reinforce vocabulary and improve pronunciation.
Cultural Themes
Kids are introduced to French culture, including French food, art, famous artists, and cultural symbols.
Common Expressions
They learn useful expressions for everyday situations, such as “Where is…?” or “I want…”
Practical Activities
Interactive role-playing & scenarios allow kids to practice French in familiar contexts, like having family lunch, making learning both fun & practical.
Activity programs
At French and Fun, kids are busy with:
- Ball & Sports Games:
Simple sports activities that encourage teamwork, with French vocabulary introduced for actions and body parts involved in the games.
- Team Games:
Relay races, capture the flag, dodgeball, and more – encouraging collaboration while incorporating French terms.
- Art Workshops:
Discovering French painters, craft, and create their own artwork, while learning related French vocabulary.
- Creative and construction games:
Using play-doh, Lego, and other materials, kids work together to build creations, like a giant Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe- all while learning French through hands-on play.
- Obstacle Courses:
Fun physical activities with instructions given in French to help reinforce language learning.
- Songs and Dances:
Integrating French songs with dance moves to help children learn new vocabulary in an engaging and energetic way.
And much more….voilà!
At French and Fun, kids are busy with:
- Ball & Sports Games:
Simple sports activities that encourage teamwork, with French vocabulary introduced for actions and body parts involved in the games.
- Team Games:
Relay races, capture the flag, dodgeball, and more – encouraging collaboration while incorporating French terms.
- Art Workshops:
Discovering French painters, craft, and create their own artwork, while learning related French vocabulary.
- Creative and construction games:
Using play-doh, Lego, and other materials, kids work together to build creations, like a giant Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe- all while learning French through hands-on play.
- Obstacle Courses:
Fun physical activities with instructions given in French to help reinforce language learning.
- Songs and Dances:
Integrating French songs with dance moves to help children learn new vocabulary in an engaging and energetic way.
And much more….voilà!
2025 Program dates
Our class prices vary depending on the term length.
Program dates in 2025
- Our terms dates follow the Victorian public-school calendar.
- Les Petits program is offered in South Yarra every Tuesday and Thursday.
Term 1
5 weeks
4th March – 5th April
Term 2
11 weeks
22nd April – 1st July
Term 3
9 weeks
26th July – 20th September
Term 4
11 weeks
11th October – 20th December
Optional hour of supervised play: All programs: 12pm to 1pm
Term 1
5 weeks
4th March – 5th April
Term 2
11 weeks
22nd April – 1 July
Term 3
9 weeks
26th July – 20th September
Term 4
11 weeks
11th October – 20th December
Optional hour of supervised play: All programs: 12pm to 1pm
A glimpse into a day in French and Fun
A typical session at “French and Fun” Looks like this!
