Overview

Little Languages by La Jolie Ronde is a brand new and unique resource for introducing languages to Foundation Stage 2 and Key Stage 1. It provides the perfect solution for introducing some of the different languages and cultures from around the world.

Written by Rachel Redfearn, MFL Adviser, Wakefield LA – the scheme will support the non-specialist & is equally good as a guide to aid the expert language teacher. Little Languages enables you to start teaching straightaway!

• Activities demonstrated in French and Spanish
• Additional vocabulary & songs in Italian and Chinese, as well as Indian & African languages
  
• Includes fun, play-based activities including IWB material
• Real life DVD clips featuring children from around the world

Foundation

• Written to make links with early learning goals relating to the 6 areas of learning
• 5-10 minute pre-prepared sessions
• Play-based activities such as action songs, playground games, listening to stories, simple sorting activities
• Children can ‘see’ how other children live around the world eg. How they meet & greet, how their classroom looks, foods they might eat
  

Years 1 and 2

• 10-20 minute adaptable activities
• Play-based activities including patterns, listening to music, dancing and role play
• Focus on cultural diversity through food, dance and celebrations
• Introduction of 1 or 2 ‘two word phrases’ to assist in performing a simple role play
  

Resource Contents

Product contains detailed lesson plans in a sturdy ring binder & software featuring:

• Lesson plans
• Resources
• IWB activities and games
• Colourful classroom wall frieze (5 x 2m lengths)
• DVD clips

Also includes French and Spanish traditional and original songs plus songs from other languages.

Guidance for Use

Little Languages in an introduction to languages for 4 - 7 year old (Early Years and KS1). It is a suitable resource for a non-specialist teacher.