Fun in French for Kids at UMA

Language—Culture—Heritage—Community

 

NO PRIOR LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

For children ages 3-10

Songs, puppet shows, and stories in a creative, total-immersion setting

Dates for spring session (Saturdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.):

February 11^th

March 10^th (at children’s museum with group discount for admission);

ROBOT VISITS!

March 31^st (Michael Parent concert!!!!!)

April 28^th

May 19^th (crêpe party and potluck lunch)

(all sessions located in the Honors Lounge of the UMA Randall Student Center except March 10^th )

 

Materials we will use—identical to Fall 2011 (available for purchase at UMA bookstore):

 

Play and Learn French : Over 50 Fun songs, games and everyday activities to get started in French (Book + Audio CD); ISBN: 0071441514

Michael Parent CD, Chantons—Let’s Sing (This is behind the registrar and you will need to ask for it.)

*These purchases will help your child get the full benefit of the program.*

Expectations:

• parent/grandparent/caregiver must be present during the class and encourage the child’s participation (you may enjoy learning or reawakening your French alongside your child!)
• a fee of $25 per child is due at time of enrollment (each additional sibling $15): all proceeds will cover program costs and support cultural activities in French at UMA

Let’s have fun with our kids—in French!

For more information or to receive a registration form,

please contact: Chelsea Ray at chelsea.d.ray@maine.edu or call (207) 621-3487

Space is limited—please write to confirm there is room in the class  

and send payment to secure your child’s spot in class.

Make checks payable to: UMA

Send checks to: Chelsea Ray/French at UMA/46 University Drive/Augusta, ME 04330

PLEASE WRITE “FUN IN FRENCH FOR KIDS” IN THE MEMO, OR THE OFFICE WILL NOT KNOW HOW TO PROCESS YOUR CHECK.