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Myths & Facts About Bilingual Children
Census data shows Canadians are becoming more linguistically diverse. The number of Canadians who speak a language other than English or French at home is up 14.5%. If this upward trend continues, this...
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FREE French Workbook –“L’école”
We’ve created a free school themed workbook that will help your child improve and maintain their French skills. This workbook is filled with a ton of fun activities such as word searches, word...
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French Academy: Serving Tomorrow’s Citizens
In an ever-changing society where technology is an integral part of our daily lives, are we really meeting the current needs of students in the acquisition of French as a second language? How can...
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Top 7 Child-Friendly French Activities For This Holiday Season
Snow may not be part of the upcoming holidays, but Camp Tournesol can definitely guarantee a happy holiday season sprinkled with la Francophonie! What’s better than spending time with your family,...
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Setting New Year’s Resolutions with Your Child
The new year signifies fresh beginnings—a chance to wipe the slate clean and start all over again. This is a great opportunity to set resolutions with your child, helping him or her learn the...
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8 kid-friendly, eco-friendly plastic substitutes
The plastic items we use on a daily basis has become such integral parts of our world that even the thought of cutting it out of our lives can seem intimidating. Why not take baby steps and expose...
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Top 35 French Films for Kids
The most effective and efficient way to learn a new language is to take it with you outside of the traditional learning setting. For kids, this is especially important. We know that they’re learning...
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French Books Your Child Will Want To Read!
We surveyed more than 2000 French immersion families and asked only one question: What is your #1 challenge in supporting your child in their French language journey? The vast majority of parents...
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5 Apps That Will Help Your Child Practice French
Wondering what you can do to help your French immersion or French language learning child to enrich his or her French outside of school? Well we know that kids love their smartphone and spending time...
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Books to Prepare Your Kids For Camp!
You took the plunge, bursting with excitement for your child to make amazing camp memories and new friends this summer, and you registered them for overnight camp. Now, March break is over, the sun is...
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Cellphones at overnight camp
As parents and campers start to look towards their overnight trip with us this summer, the question of “can I pack my cellphone?” often comes up. With the growing prevalence of campers having...
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5 Tips To Creating An Easy Breezy Transition To French Immersion
September is near and the anxiety has started creeping in. Early last winter, you decided to enroll your child in French Immersion (FI). But now that September is almost upon us, the worry is settling...
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FREE Autumn Workbook in FRENCH!
The leaves are changing colours and the days are getting shorter … fall is here! What are we to do on those rainy and chilly days that become more and more frequent as we enter the Autumn season?...
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FREE French Workbook: « Les émotions »
If you’re looking for a fun way to incorporate French learning at home, we’ve got you covered! Our experts at Camp Tournesol have been hard at work creating free resources for French students at all...
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FREE Winter Workbook in FRENCH!
Cold weather, warm mittens, and hot chocolate – the winter spirit is definitely in the air! We wish that everyday could consist of tobogganing and building snowmen, but sometimes all you want is a cozy...
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Sibling Rivalry: Why it happens and how to work through it
Sibling rivalries have been a part of family life since the beginning of time. Sometimes they’re harmless, but they can often contribute to a negative relationship between your children. To help you...
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Need Fun Gift Ideas? Discover the Adventures of Asterix!
For the first time since 2017 the wildly popular French Astérix comic series have come out with a new edition, Astérix et La Fille de Vercingetorix. Since it’s available right in time for the holidays,...
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Top 7 Child-Friendly French Activities For This Holiday Season
Snow has fallen and the cold weather has come early this year, but Camp Tournesol can guarantee a happy holiday season sprinkled with la Francophonie! What’s better than spending time with your...
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Why Yoga Is a Great Idea For Your Kids
I used to feel uncomfortable calling myself a Yogi because I felt that term was saved for yoga teachers and those who practice everyday. I couldn’t be a yogi when I still had so far to go on my...
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Experience Our Princess Camp This Summer! Princes Welcomed Too!
Step into the magical world of Disney with our Princess Camp! Join us at our Enchanted Kingdom camp, one of our five Specialty Camps for the 2020 summer. This camp will get your children excited with...
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