Smart Screen Use: How to Promote Healthy and Productive Technology Habits
Author: Lola Gueguen In an increasingly digital world, you may be considering gifting your child an iPad, an Apple Watch, or even a subscription to Roblox this holiday season. Whatever the gift may be, choosing the type of technology is only one part of the decision. Allowing your child to access an iPad or Smart […]
Supporting Every Learner: How The French American Academy Meets Diverse Student Needs
Author: Lola Gueguen Embracing the Normalcy of Learning Differences According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 65.6 million individuals in the United States experience learning and attention issues. This translates to roughly 1 in 5 people having a learning or attention-related challenge (Barto, n.d.). Neurodivergent individuals are those who process information, learn, and behave differently. This […]
Can My Children Learn a New Language If We Don’t Speak It at Home?
Author: Lola Gueguen If you’ve ever wondered, “Can my child really learn a new language if we don’t speak it at home,” the answer is yes. Children are remarkably capable of acquiring new languages in immersive bilingual settings, even when the language isn’t spoken at home. While you may notice moments of language “mixing,” where […]
La Semaine Du Goût at FAA
During October, in French schools throughout the world, students participated in a uniquely French cultural experience: tasting, exploring, enjoying, and experimenting with food during “La Semaine Du Goût”. What is La Semaine Du Goût? The “week of flavor” started out as a single day on October 15 1990, when schools and chefs in Paris collaborated […]
How Do Classroom Tools Help Build Children’s Language Skills?
The French Ministry of Education recently updated its Cycle 1 and 2 curriculum (preschool through 3rd grade) with a stronger focus on oral language in the early years. The idea is simple: children’s listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills should be developed intentionally from the very beginning. Strong oral language is not only the foundation for […]
A Season of Learning: Supporting Summer Reading Goals
For students entering second grade and up, the French American Academy teachers assign summer reading tasks, activities, and challenges to ensure that students retain their reading stamina and skills. We do this because it’s very helpful for preventing the dreaded “summer slide” (more on that here), and because it’s useful for students to return to […]
