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Canadian Parents for French is excited to announce the official course launch of “French Footprints: FSL in the Early Years” in partnership with Families Canada and 123 Petits Pas. Designed for Anglophone family support practitioners, this e-training takes a holistic approach to provide learners with the confidence, knowledge and skills to deliver French as a Second Language (FSL) learning opportunities within early years environments.
Bilingualism, and FSL learning opportunities, are proven by research to provide developmental benefits to children both short-term and long-term. As awareness increases around the benefits of FSL learning (cognitive, cultural, economic, social and employment), there continues to be rapidly growing enrollment in FSL programs. In effort of ongoing initiatives to promote and advocate for bilingualism across Canada, it is imperative that we extend reach and support early childhood education settings in targeting early bilingualism.
E-Training for Family Support Practitioners
French Footprints: FSL in the Early Years” is comprised of 4 evidence-based modules and has a strong focus on translating theory into practice. Participation in this e-training will equip practitioners to introduce FSL programming to Anglophone children (ages 1-9) in a responsive, engaging, and educational way! The 4 modules include:
- Linguistic Security: Overcoming Confidence Issues
- How to Introduce French in your Early Years Space
- French Programming and Curriculum
- Engaging Others and Extending Your Learning
Register here to access this FREE training today and gain valuable insights on how to promote bilingualism in your early years space!
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO RESOURCES
Bébé Bilingue Bags
Participants will receive a complimentary “Bébé Bilingue Bag” packed with resources that will help in introducing French to children and families in a fun way! Items may include a French storybook, activity booklets, colouring book, printouts of Mme. Amy’s resources and more!
Wrap-Up Session with Mme. Amy – Creator of 123 Petits Pas
Participants will have access to an exclusive live session with Mme. Amy to discuss your new learnings, share what concepts you had success with implementing into your practice, and identify next steps in your FSL programming journey!
Financial Incentives
Participants who exhibit authentic participation and successfully complete the training may be eligible for a financial grant provided by CPF.
To learn more about our project partners,
visit their website by accessing the following links:
Families Canada: https://familiescanada.ca/
1,2,3 Petits Pas: https://123petitspas.com/
To learn more about French Footprints:
FSL in the Early Years, please access the following resources:
Video Recording of Information Session
Info Session-CPF 2023.mp4
Information Session Slides PDF
Info Session CPF+FC+123
Additional Resources
Podcast
French Footprints: FSL in the Early Years in partnership with Families Canada and 123 Petits Pas, introduces a 4-episode podcast series, hosted by Mme. Amy from 123 Petits Pas.
Dive into important topics alongside subject-matter experts and guest speakers!
Our Parent Resource Hub is designed to provide families responsive resources to help facilitate introducing French to their little ones through engaging activities! Continue to check out this page as new resources will be added regularly.
To learn more about the benefits of French-language acquisition in the early years, please refer to our Early Years Brief.
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