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 a French woman, Monique Heymann, and an American woman, Janis Rothbard. 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 in kindergarten 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. 
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French for Kids! 755 Massachusetts Avenue P.O. Box 265 Lexington, MA 02420 Telephone: 781-863-6240 Email: info@frenchforkids.org |
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