PARENT RESOURCES

 

Are you a parent looking to offer your child all the benefits of a dual-language education? You might feel a little overwhelmed with questions and uncertainties about French-second-language, or FSL, education. Even if you’ve already made the decision to enrol your child in an FSL program, you might be at a loss as to how you can help him or her succeed if you don’t speak French yourself.

CPF is here to help. We have many informative pamphlets and brochures that can help you pick the right program for the right child; and for parents whose children are already studying FSL, we have resources that can help you help your kids. We are primarily, first and foremost, a parent-oriented organization, so we are here for you and your family every step of the way.

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• Click here to watch a video on French Immersion Myths.

• The Charter For Children. Author Dustin Milligan transforms the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms into whimsical tales. Each book highlights a province or territory while demonstrating the basic components of the Charter.   For more information go to dc-canada Charter

•  How do I help if I don’t speak French? Here are 5 great tips from Camp Tournesol.

• Department of Education, French Second Language Policy 309  Guidelines & procedures for school districts.

• French Immersion

• French immersion related – general

• Official Languages Site

• Museums

• Books

 

CPF Early Childhood Activity Workbook

CPF is pleased to present the newly-developed CPF Early Childhood Activity Workbook. This workbook is filled with activities that introduce French to English-speaking children.

You will note that we have included a question and answer on each page of the activity book. By including frequently-asked-question (FAQs), parents will receive information about French-second-language (FSL) education which will allow parents to make informed and confident decisions about enrolling their children in FSL programs. The FAQs are based on a review of the literature by Dr. W. Lazaruk and the activities for preschoolers were developed by an educational consultant to ensure that they are age-appropriate.
You may download a workbook at: http://cpf.ca/en/resources/for-parents/early-childhood-activity-workbook/

 

NB Links

 

• NB Department of Education

• Community (Saint John) francophone organization

• Canadian Heritage

• New Brunswick MLA’s Addresses

• Publishers

• Guérin Éditeur

• French Classes for Adults

  Classes aimed at parents who want to enough French to be able to help their children.

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• See also:

• Peer Tutoring Literacy Program

• CPF Guide to FSL Schools

• Pamphlets

• Youth Activities

• CPF School Self-Assessment Tool

• Resource Order Form