France Preschool Theme
Use this France Preschool Theme on your around the world exploration with your preschoolers.
Around the World Preschool Theme
Introduction to the World
Mapwork - France
Locate France on a map of the world or a globe. Remind your children of the names of the continents they have already learned about so far and point to each one. Show them where you live. Let your children colour in the printable map of France provided in the
France Preschool Printables
Let them stick a star or dot sticker on the map to mark the capital city of Paris. Paris is the capital and largest city of France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region.
Flag of France
The French flag is a tricolour of vertical bands of equal width of blue, white and red.Let your children colour the printable flag of France provided in the
France Preschool Theme Printables
French LanguageThe language spoken in France is French. Ask your children if they perhaps already know some of the following French words that are used in English: Blonde Brunette Bon appétit Bon voyage Ballet Garage Petite Art Collage Machine Corduroy
Now let them try these everyday French phrases: Good day - Bonjour Hi! - Salut! (the letter t is silent) Thank you - Merci Thank you very much - Merci beaucoup Good evening - Bonsoir Good night - Bonne nuit Come here - Viens ici
French CuisineEnjoy some of the following French foods together. French confectionary – croissants or any other French baguette – make sub sandwiches or bake your own French loaf using this recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/French-Baguettes/Detail.aspx French cheeses – camembert, brie, Roquefort You could combine all of the above and pack a picnic basket and go out to enjoy a French-style picnic, with sparkling grape juice (champagne) to wash it all down. Bon appetit!
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and Paris.
The Eiffel Tower, which is the tallest building in Paris, was designed by an engineer, Gustave Eiffel, as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair.
The tower stands 324 m (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-story building.
Take a look at the model of the Eiffel Tower that one of this site's visitors submitted, made by her daughter, age 6. France Preschool Activity
Children’s Books about France
Books for older children
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