French for Kids French  English bilingual school

French for Kids! is a small independent school located in Lexington, Massachusetts which offers a French English bilingual preschool as well as after school French language classes. French for Kids! was founded in 1997 by Monique Heymann, a French woman and Janis Rothbard, an American woman. The vision for their school has been guided by their love for children and their passion for starting children on the journey of second language learning at a young age. The founders drew upon their many years of combined experience in education and administration to create an innovative and well-managed small school. The school is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).

Misssion

- to help families who are trying to raise bilingual children as well as those who want their children to begin the journey of acquiring a second language at an early age by offering high quality, developmentally appropriate programs and

- to nurture and support all developmental domains of each child by providing rich and varied opportunities to experience, explore, and interact with the world around him/her in a joyful, playful, loving, and unhurried environment.


Program Offerings at French for Kids:

French-English Bilingual Preschool
- provides an excellent overall early childhood play and learning experience for children 3 - 6 years old with emphasis on social development and language development in two languages. One multi-age dass of 14 - 18 children with 2-3 teachers. Exceptional setting for outdoor play and nature exploration in the Great Meadows Conservation Land and pond habitat which abuts the school. Monthly curriculum themes based on nature and cycles of the year.

After School Language Classes
- provides a continuum of French language learning for children aged 4 through elementary school. Classes meet weekly for 1 1/2 hours. French is introduced through a multi-sensory approach using creative arts, language arts, singing, games and cooking. Reading and writing skills are integrated into the curriculum as children progress. Age-appropriate advanced level classes available for bilingual children.

         

French for Kids!
755 Massachusetts Avenue P.O. Box 265 Lexington, MA 02420
Telephone: 781-863-6240
Email: info@frenchforkids.org