Why Naps Are Important for Children and How to Support Nap Transitions
At the French American Academy, we understand how vital naps are in the early years. As parents, we often underestimate the power of the afternoon nap. While for adults, it may be a luxury or a way to make up for a late night, for young children, naps are a vital biological necessity, especially during […]
The Exit Project
What is the Exit Project? Every year, our 5th-graders end the school year with an Exit Project. But what is this endeavor? A Pedagogical Approach Rooted in Real-World Learning The exit project aligns with the school’s educational philosophy by actively engaging students in real-world, meaningful, and multidisciplinary projects. Project-based learning employs a dynamic classroom approach […]
Raising a Trilingual Child: How Our Daughter Learned French
We Don’t Speak French, But Our Child Does!
Briony Bristow
ESL / Academic Support
Priscilla Mari
Kindergarten – French
My name is Priscilla Mari, and I am from Nice, in the south of France. I have an 8-year-old daughter named Salomé. I’ve been a teacher for 16 years, with 5 of those spent working in the United Arab Emirates. I am passionate about my work and building strong connections with children. In fact, I’ve […]
