1. Célébrons le français de base In your community

2. Il était une fois… The story of “ Mrs. Little”

3. Work within your Community Students Parents School Why learn French Meaningful learning Advantages for their children Latest Brain Research Visibility Administration School Board

4. Why Learn French Respect for other languages Latest brain research Magic Trees of the Mind- Marion Diamond Because it’s fun Les invités- Guests- newcomers to Canada and their experiences

5. In your school Oh Canada in French Talk to kids Establish a Basic French Team Team meetings at school – don’t repeat from one year to the next Use older students to mentor younger students

6. Links between French Immersion and Basic French La fête française Linking learners across the school division

7. Transitions between schools From Middle School to Early Years Senior Years to Middle School

8. Special Events in School Presentations between classes Festival d’hiver Journée française Les restaurants Bouche à l’oreille Vos idées…

10. Working with puppets “ living the language”

11. French Festivals Festival du voyageur Saint Boniface

12. Grade 8 Fête française

13. Reaching out to parents Visibilité du français dans les couloirs Aux assemblées Aux concerts (du temps des fêtes, du printemps…) Invitations aux restaurants français Monthly letter home- or in school newsletter Presentations to Parent Council Presentations to School Board

14. Role of the Teacher BEF website Teachers are key to maintaining a positive attitude about second language learning Teachers need to find something they are comfortable with and build as they go Enthusiastic teachers and motivational tools are essential Motivated teachers

15. You can do it! Bonne chance. Need more information? Contact me! Carol Harvey All Rights Reserved