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French Immersion Education & Minnetonka Community Blog
At The French Académie, we are passionate and dedicated to providing students with the highest quality, research-based education. We would like to share our pedagogical approach as well as local Minnetonka community enrichment as we partner in supporting your child's development.
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12 Benefits of a Musically Enriched Environment in Early Childhood
“How beautiful would it be if our schools and our education program showed how music is a combination of many different cultures, and...
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Apr 11, 20245 min read
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Minneapolis French Immersion Resources for Families
Parents of children entering French immersion at The French Académie in Minneapolis often ask us for resources to help bring more of the...
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Mar 25, 20246 min read
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Sensory Play: What It Looks Like & Why It’s Important in Early Childhood Education
The Importance of Sensory Play in Early Learning Sensory play is a fundamental aspect of early childhood education, offering numerous...
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Feb 22, 20243 min read
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Why Choose a French Immersion School in Minneapolis?
Let's explore why choosing a French Immersion School in Minneapolis is an investment in your child's holistic development.
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Jan 24, 20243 min read
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How We Incorporate Montessori Principles At The French Académie of Minnetonka
At The French Académie of Minnetonka, we work from the French curriculum while incorporating a blend of the Montessori and Reggio Emilia...
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Dec 19, 20233 min read
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12 Top Things To Do In Minnetonka For Families With Kids
At The French Académie, we are proud to be members of the Minnetonka community. Minnetonka, Minnesota, is a picturesque city that offers...
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Nov 8, 20234 min read
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Choosing a Bilingual Minnetonka Daycare for Dual Language Development
Language development is a critical aspect of a child's early years. It not only sets the stage for effective communication but also...
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Oct 23, 20234 min read
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The Benefits of Forest School for Minnetonka Preschoolers
Weekly Forest School & The Benefits of Green Space in Early Childhood: Last spring as the weather warmed, our Maternelle preschool, prek,...
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Aug 16, 20234 min read
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The 5 Stages of Second-Language Acquisition
Children come to The French Académie with various levels of experience. Some might be classified as simultaneous bilinguals if they are...
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Jul 24, 20233 min read
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6 Great Reasons To Learn French
With over 7,000 languages spoken in the world, it is difficult to narrow in on one when choosing a second language. Family culture and...
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Jul 12, 20235 min read
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Language Immersion: Essential For Language Learning
Immersion language learning is on the rise, particularly in Minnesota. There are 107 immersion schools in the state, ranking the 9th...
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May 12, 20234 min read
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Stages of Writing Development In The First 5 Years
De Lascaux à l'écriture: follow our tracks, step into history Through the course of thousands of years, human communication has evolved...
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Apr 18, 20239 min read
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5 Benefits of a Multi-Age Classroom
At The French Académie, we have multi-age classrooms. La Maternelle supports children ages 3 years old through 6 years of age (preschool,...
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Mar 17, 20232 min read
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What Does A Bilingual Classroom Look Like?
Fred Genesee, professor of psychology at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, an expert in bilingual research, tells us that: “All...
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Sep 12, 20182 min read
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