As our lovely summer finishes and September beckons, parents all know that school is just around the corner.
If you have children in French immersion programs, you may be looking for ways to support them with schoolwork. The library can help.
We have multiple French resources for children: books, magazines, online resources and even an after-school French reading program.
Children starting school will enjoy our French picture books. Mon premier Larousse can help with vocabulary.
For DVDs, try the Little Pim French series or French for Kids.
Online, Tumblebooks is an excellent read-a-long resource (via www.nwpl.ca) - just select Language: French.
We have great chapter books - you'll find all your favourites en français: Lemony Snicket, Spiderwick Chronicles, Percy Jackson and many more!.
And L'Encyclopédie Découverte is helpful for homework assignments.
Our after-school French reading buddies program pairs up children in grades 1 to 3, who can already read in French, with teens who help them practise reading.
Space is limited, so sign up quickly. Visit the children's desk at the library in person to register.
Teens needed: Are you in French immersion, comfortable reading and speaking French, and like working with children?
You can earn volunteer hours helping kids practise reading in French. Ask at the children's desk or see www.nwpl.ca/ teens for more information.
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