Greetings & Politeness
Bonjour at arrival, au revoir at pick-up, merci and s'il vous plaît woven through the day.
- bonjour
- bonsoir
- au revoir
- merci
- s'il vous plaît
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Gigi's Language Adventures
French Adventures with Gigi
Bonjour, petits explorateurs !
French Adventures give children a gentle first taste of French: warm greetings, polite words, colors, counting and songs. Gigi says each word clearly, children echo it in play, and educators fold the same words into the day's real routines.
First Words
French words our explorers learn first
Educators introduce a small set of words each week, then revisit them daily through greetings, songs, movement and play.
| French | Say it | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bonjour | bohn-ZHOOR | Hello / Good day |
| Au revoir | oh ruh-VWAHR | Goodbye |
| Merci | mehr-SEE | Thank you |
| S'il vous plaît | seel voo PLEH | Please |
| Ami / Amie | ah-MEE | Friend |
| Famille | fah-MEEY | Family |
| Rouge | roozh | Red |
| Bleu | bluh | Blue |
| Un, deux, trois | uhn, duh, twah | One, two, three |
| Chien / Chat | shyan / shah | Dog / Cat |
Adventure Units
What each adventure covers
Units are revisited in cycles so children build confidence through repetition rather than pressure.
Colors & Art
French color words practiced at the easel, with collage paper and during sorting games.
- rouge
- bleu
- jaune
- vert
- blanc
Numbers & Counting
Counting one to ten in French while stacking, serving snack and playing movement games.
- un
- deux
- trois
- quatre
- cinq
- dix
Family & Friends
Naming the people in a child's world and practicing kind words for classmates.
- maman
- papa
- famille
- ami
- bébé
Animals & Nature
Animal and nature words paired with picture cards, movement and outdoor discovery.
- chien
- chat
- oiseau
- fleur
- soleil
Cultural Discovery
Respectful, child-friendly looks at how French-speaking families greet, eat, sing and celebrate.
- bonjour
- musique
- pain
- fête
Songs & Movement
Music is how the words stick
Every session includes singing, clapping and movement — the fastest, gentlest route to new sounds for young children.
Bonjour, Mes Amis
A welcome song that greets each child by name in French to open the session.
Les Couleurs
Children raise a colored ribbon as its French name is sung in the verse.
Un, Deux, Trois — On Bouge !
Counting in French with marching, tiptoeing and clapping for movement breaks.
In the classroom
How a session flows
- 1
Connect
Gigi opens with Bonjour and children answer together.
- 2
Invite
The educator shows the week's words with real objects or picture cards.
- 3
Teach
Each word is modeled slowly, repeated as a group, then used in a short exchange.
- 4
Explore
Children practice through song, art, movement or pretend play.
- 5
Observe & Reflect
Educators watch for the words children begin using on their own.
- 6
Share
Families receive the week's French words and photos through Brightwheel when authorized.
At home
Practice together
- Use bonjour in the morning and au revoir at drop-off — consistency matters more than quantity.
- Count toys or steps together: un, deux, trois.
- Name one color in French while getting dressed each day.
- Sing along, even imperfectly — children copy enthusiasm, not accents.
Infants & young toddlers
For infants and young toddlers, French exposure means auditory experience: songs, rhythm, repetition, sounds, gestures and warm interaction. It is not formal language instruction and fluency is never the goal at this stage.
Part of the G.R.A.D.E. Learning Framework™
French Adventures support the pillars we teach daily
Gigi is an animated educational companion — every adventure is introduced, guided and extended by a Grade Club educator.
- Expression & Language
- Exploring Our World
- Growing Minds
- Communication
- Music and movement
- Cultural awareness
- Curiosity and discovery
- Developing Hearts
The Grade Club World Languages Academy™ is optional premium enrichment, separate from core tuition. Enrollment at Grade Club does not automatically include paid World Languages Academy classes.
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