You heard that enrolling your child in a French program can help them gain more work opportunities, higher pay and even improve their memory. But now that your child is in French Immersion, you might be wondering…“now what?” If you’re like most parents, you might rarely (if ever) hear your child having conversation in French. […]
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Have you ever tried to learn something totally new? Maybe you attempted an entirely new project at work? Or even a new recipe for a group of guests? If you can think back to a time where you felt stretched outside your comfort zone, then you can appreciate how a dose of positive self-esteem helps
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One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. ~ Frank Smith As the director of a GTA French Camp, a past board member of Canadian Parents for French and having been actively involved in French Immersion program planning, people often ask me where my passion for
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Ah yes, homework: the never-ending source of tension and discussion between parents and children. If you’ve heard bits and pieces of the new homework debate, then you’ll definitely want to read today’s post for highlights of the new discussions and homework trends in classrooms around the GTA. Now more than ever, there is a new
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Does it ever feel like you’re talking to a wall when you ask your kids about their day? If you’re like most parents, when you ask your child about his or her day at school or camp, you’re met with a plain old, “it was fine.” So how do you get the details you want
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#1: What is the focus of the program? FRENCH, FRENCH, FRENCH….our main purpose is to develop the skills and confidence in campers to speak french in a social and conversational setting….but that is NOT all. Here is a breakdown: Language skills: The goal of each and every week at Camp Tournesol is for campers to
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Why our French camps are booming! I was recently interviewed by CBC Radio Canada to discuss Camp Tournesol and the importance of French Day Camps, and socializing in French during the summer. The interview was conducted in French, so if you’re a French speaker who wants to tune in, you can do so here. Don’t
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Setting Your Child Up For Success In French Immersion You enrolled your child in French Immersion because you were excited about the flurry of positive benefits the program provides. Maybe you even have a few friends who rave about the program and couldn’t be happier with their decision. But when your kids start
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Having trouble picking a program for your child this summer? Feeling overwhelmed with the endless options? If you’re like most parents, you want your child to have fun but you also want the program to be educational too! So how do you find a summer program with the right balance of fun and education? Well,
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Camp Tournesol and Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) announce a new and exciting partnership!
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