This Grande Section French program teaches French-speaking children to read and write, preparing them for CP (1st grade).
Our students explore cursive writing, begin reading simple French words, master all French phonics sounds, and develop essential literacy skills through engaging stories and activities.
Perfect for French-speaking children age 6 ready to begin reading and writing.
✓ Beginning reading fluency (lecture)
✓ Cursive writing mastery (écriture cursive)
✓ Complete alphabet in cursive (A-Z)
✓ 40+ French sight words
✓ 10 engaging French stories
✓ Numbers 1-100 in French
✓ 25-minute classes adapted to kindergarten learners
Is Grande Section Right for Your Child?
PERFECT IF YOUR CHILD:
✅ Is 6 years old
✅ Already speaks French conversationally at home
✅ Completed Moyenne Section or knows the French alphabet
✅ Is ready to begin reading and writing
✅ Enjoys French stories and wants to read independently
✅ Needs preparation for CP (1st grade) in French school
NOT THE RIGHT FIT IF:
❌ Under age 5 → Try Moyenne Section first
❌ Age 6-7 and already reading fluently → Start with CP level
❌ Cannot speak French yet → See French Discovery Program (FLE)
❌ Doesn’t know French alphabet yet → Start with Moyenne Section
💡 SIMPLE TEST: Can your child recognize French letters A-Z and answer « Qu’est-ce que tu aimes? » in French?
✅ YES → Grande Section is perfect!
❌ NO → Start with Moyenne Section
What Parents Say About Grande Section
« After 10 months in Grande Section, my daughter can read simple French books on her own! The cursive writing practice was especially helpful for her CP transition. »
— Sophie T., French mother in New York, daughter age 6
« Grande Section prepared our son perfectly for CP at Lycée Français. He entered 1st grade already reading and writing in cursive! »
— Marc D., French father in Boston, son age 6
« My daughter started Grande Section knowing her letters and finished reading complete sentences! The 25-minute format kept her engaged the entire year. »
— Caroline L., French mother in San Francisco, daughter age 6
Ready to See Your Child Read in French?
Book a FREE 25-minute trial class and watch your child discover the joy of French reading!
Cursive Letters: A - S
Sounds: [A] - [S]
Sight Words: IL Y A (there is), ME (me), DANS (in), TE (you)
Vocabulary: Days of the week (lundi, mardi...), moments of the day (matin, midi, soir), meals (petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner).
Writing: Cursive letters A and S, copy simple words
Speaking: Talk about daily schedule and meal times
Cursive Letters: R - K
Sounds: [R] - [K]
Sight Words: Review (il y a, me, dans, te)
Vocabulary: Months of the year (janvier, février...), seasons (printemps, été, automne, hiver)
Writing: Cursive letters R and K, write month names
Speaking: Describe seasons and favorite months
Cursive Letters: L - I
Sounds: [L] - [I]
Sight Words: IL (he), ELLE (she), EST (is), VOIT (sees)
Vocabulary: Weather (il pleut, il fait beau, il neige, il fait chaud/froid)
Writing: Cursive letters L and I, weather sentences
Speaking: Describe today's weather
Cursive Letters: B - O
Sounds: [B] - [O]
Sight Words: Review (il, elle, est, voit)
Vocabulary: Preferences (J'aime/Je n'aime pas), sports (football, natation, danse), musical instruments (piano, guitare, violon)
Writing: Cursive letters B and O, write preferences
Speaking: Express likes and dislikes
Cursive Letters: M - E
Sounds: [M] - [E]
Sight Words: TU (you), ES (are), FAIT (does/makes), DE (of/from)
Vocabulary: Shops (boulangerie, pharmacie, supermarché), numbers 11-20
Writing: Cursive letters M and E, write numbers in words
Speaking: Discuss shopping and count to 20
Cursive Letters: V - T
Sounds: [V] - [T]
Sight Words: Review (tu, es, fait, de)
Vocabulary: Rooms of the house (cuisine, chambre, salon, salle de bain), prepositions of place (dans, sur, sous, à côté de)
Writing: Cursive letters V and T, describe house
Speaking: Describe where things are in the house
Cursive Letters: U - D
Sounds: [U] - [D]
Sight Words: ET (and), VAIS (go), MANGE (eat), BOIS (drink)
Vocabulary: Emotions (content, triste, fâché, surpris), numbers 21-69
Writing: Cursive letters U and D, emotion sentences
Speaking: Express how you feel
Cursive Letters: P - F
Sounds: [P] - [F]
Sight Words: Review (et, vais, mange, bois)
Vocabulary: Body parts (la tête, les bras, les jambes), physical description (grand, petit, cheveux blonds/bruns)
Writing: Cursive letters P and F, describe people sentences
Speaking: Describe physical appearance
Cursive Letters: N - É
Sounds: [N] - [É]
Sight Words: BOIT (drinks), AU (to the/at the)
Vocabulary: Clothing (pantalon, robe, chaussures, manteau), numbers 70-100
Writing: Cursive letters N and É, write clothing words
Speaking: Describe what you're wearing, count to 100
Complete cursive alphabet review (A-Z)
All sight words review (40+ words)
Vocabulary review: Days, months, weather, preferences, emotions, body, clothing, numbers 1-100
Assessment: Reading fluency, cursive writing, sight word recognition, oral comprehension
Congratulations! Your child has completed the Grande Section French program and is ready for CP (1st grade)!
Complete Grande Section French Program Achievement Summary
✨ Reading fluency – Reads simple French words and sentences ✨ Cursive writing mastery – Writes all letters A-Z in cursive ✨ 40+ French sight words mastered ✨ Rich vocabulary: Days, months, seasons, weather, preferences, emotions, body, clothing, shops, house ✨ Numbers 1-100 in French ✨ 10 French stories read and comprehended ✨
Ready for CP (1st grade) – Full literacy foundations established
💡 Most children complete Grande Section in 12 months with 4 x 25-minute classes per week Ready to prepare your child for CP success?
What Happens in a Typical 25-Minute Class?
Minutes 1-5: GREETINGS & REVIEW 👋 First, we greet each other in French, review previous cursive letters and sight words through playful reading practice.
Minutes 6-12: NEW SOUNDS & CURSIVE LETTERS ✍️ Then, we discover 2 new French sounds and learn to write 2 cursive letters (A-S, R-K, etc.) through guided tracing and practice.
Minutes 13-20: SIGHT WORDS & READING 📖 Next, we learn new sight words (IL Y A, ME, DANS) and practice reading simple French sentences combining sounds and sight words.
Minutes 21-25: VOCABULARY & CONVERSATION 💬 Finally, we practice thematic vocabulary (days, weather, emotions) and use it in conversation!
🎯 Result: Your child learns 2 cursive letters, 2-4 new sight words, practices reading sentences, and masters 10-15 new vocabulary words every class!
Frequently asked questions
FAQ OF OUR PROGRAMS
Yes, once a week, within 48 hours after the last class of the week, our students receive homework by email to complete before the next class. Homework is not mandatory, but we highly recommend it to help students practice between classes and reinforce their learning.
A lesson lasts 15, 25, or 50 minutes, depending on the program and the child’s attention span.
After the free trial, you will receive an email with your child’s level placement and the recommended class duration based on their attention span.
Yes, to ensure continuity, each class across all levels is delivered by the same teacher.
The estimated time to complete one level, assuming two 50-minute classes per week and completion of homework, is minimum 1 year for each level.
The number of classes for one unit can vary depending on the child’s progress, but typically it ranges from 4 to 20 classes.
We assess students’ progress after every 10 units with a review to check their understanding. If necessary, we revisit key concepts before moving on to the next unit.
We send progress reports once a year. These reports provide an overview of their achievements, areas of improvement, and next steps in their learning journey.
We recommend that students have a pen and a notebook during class to practice writing. This allows them to take notes and complete any written exercises as part of their learning.
Yes, it is absolutely possible to organize classes for siblings or friends, as long as the children are of a similar age and have a comparable level of French.
The little french speakers
- Custom 1-on-1 classes
- 15, 25 or 50 minute classes
- All teachers are native French speakers
- 100% online interactive program
From $27 per class
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