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Lesson Plan: Introduction to French for Preschool

Lesson Duration: 30 Minutes

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Objective:

Students will be introduced to basic French vocabulary and phrases, including greetings, colors, and simple expressions. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to greet each other in French and identify a few colors.

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Materials Needed:

• Flashcards with colors and their French names
• Picture books featuring French vocabulary
• Audio clips of simple French phrases
• Coloring materials (crayons, markers, paper)
• A small French flag or visual aids related to France

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Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Greeting and Warm-Up:

  • Begin with a friendly greeting in French: “Bonjour, les enfants!” (Hello, children!)
  • Introduce yourself using simple French phrases.

• Objective Introduction:

  • Explain to students that they will learn to say hello and identify colors in French.

2. Basic Greetings (10 minutes)

• Teaching French Greetings:

  • Display a flashcard with the word “Bonjour” and demonstrate saying it.
  • Encourage students to repeat after you.

• Practice Dialogue:

  • Pair students up and have them practice saying “Bonjour” to each other.
  • Encourage them to respond with “Bonjour” back.

3. Introduction to Colors (10 minutes)

• Color Vocabulary:

  • Show each color flashcard (e.g., red, blue, green) and say its French name:
    • Red - "Rouge"
    • Blue - "Bleu"
    • Green - "Vert"
  • Have students repeat each color after you.

• Interactive Color Game:

  • Ask students to point to objects in the classroom that match the color you call out in French.

4. Activity: Color and Draw (5 minutes)

• Coloring Activity:
  • Provide coloring materials and ask students to pick their favorite color from the flashcards.
  • While they color, walk around and encourage them to say the color in French.

5. Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Review and Reinforcement:

  • Gather students and review what they learned by showing the color flashcards again.
  • Ask them to say the names of the colors and “Bonjour” one more time.

• Closing:

  • End with a fun farewell: “Au revoir, les enfants!” (Goodbye, children!) and encourage them to practice at home.

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Assessment:

• Observe students during greetings and color identification to gauge understanding.
• Listen for pronunciation and willingness to use French phrases in practice.

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Extensions:

• Introduce a simple French song or chant as a follow-up activity for the next lesson.
• Provide parents with a handout of the words learned to encourage practice at home.

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This lesson plan encourages engagement, interaction, and a positive introduction to the French language, tailored for preschool students.