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Level 1 - Grande Section Maternelle

Our students explore cursive writing, starting to read and write words in French.

Objectives

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Discover cursive writing and learn to trace letters.
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Read and write simple words in French.
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Strengthen letter and syllable recognition to begin reading simple words.
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Skills

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Listening comprehension: Identify sounds and simple words in instructions or short stories.
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Speaking: Name familiar objects, answer simple questions, and form short sentences.
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Reading comprehension: Read simple words and recognize letters in cursive.
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Writing: Trace letters in cursive and write simple words.
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Course content

Level “Grande Section Maternelle”
30 Units

Units 1 to 5

Vocabulary: I am / What is it, How are you, numbers.

Letters and sounds: A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O

Sights words: I, A, ONE, A, THE, AM, IT IS, SOME, SEE, DO, ON, UNDER, WITH, TWO, PLAY, THREE, BLUE, I HAVE, BEAUTIFUL.


Units 6 to 10

Vocabulary: Colors, Parts of body, Toys, Small and Big, Fish and Swim.

Letters and sounds: P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z

Sights words: SOME, SEE, DO, ON, UNDER, WITH, TWO, PLAY, THREE, BLUE, HAVE, BEAUTIFUL.


Units 11 to 15

Vocabulary: Mouse and Run, Rabbit and Jump, Turtle and Walk, Cat and Catch.

Letters and sounds: È-CH-G-OU-ON-EU-SILENT FINAL E-E BETWEEN TWO CONSONANTS.

Sights words: SEE, DO, ON, UNDER, WITH.


Units 16 to 20

Vocabulary: Dog and Play, Monkey and Dance, Apple and Eat, Banana and Peel, I like and I don’t like eating, It’s good and it’s not good.

Letters and sounds: L, M, N, O

Sights words: BLUE, I HAVE, THREE.


Units 21 to 25

Vocabulary: numbers 1 to 10, Pear and Gather, Apricot and Wash, Lemon and Squeeze, Pineapple and Smell, Shapes, Days of the week.

Letters and sounds: P-Q-R

Sights words: I, AM, A, AN THE, IT IS, SOME, SEE, DO, ON.


Units 26 to 30

Vocabulary: Days of the Week and clothes.

Letters and sounds: S,T,U,V

Sights words: UNDER, WITH, PLAY TWO.

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. Except for The Petite Academy, there is no homework.

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.

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