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 […]
Why Socialization in Preschool Is Important and How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Lifelong Social Skills
Have you ever watched your preschooler try to join a group of kids at the park? Or seen your child offer a toy to a friend or sibling? These small moments are more than just play. They are the building blocks of lifelong skills. Preschool isn’t only about learning letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. It’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Is the Albertine Prize for Kids?
Every year, French American schools across North America take part in the Albertine Prize for Kids, a unique bilingual reading initiative. The goal? To encourage students to discover new authors, develop a love for reading in both French and English, and vote for their favorite book from a curated selection. But what exactly is this […]
Math Week: Numbers Come to Life!
In a spirited celebration of mathematics, we hosted our annual Math Week in March, engaging students across both the Jersey City and Englewood campuses in a series of hands-on math activities designed to bring numbers to life. Spotlight on the Kangaroo Math Competition At the Englewood campus, excitement peaked with hosting the prestigious Kangaroo Math […]
