Les Causeries is a non-profit parent-run preschool for 3 & 4 year olds in Edmonton, AB Canada.

PLAY × LEARN × GROW

Our instructors offer a gradual introduction to French in a 'learn through play environment'. The playschool is child-oriented and activities are adapted to the interests and needs of the child. Our main focus is to offer a specialized program exposing 3 and 4 year old children to the French language.

In the playschool, children are under no pressure to speak French; the intention is to lay a firm foundation by hearing the language spoken and developing an 'ear' for it. Instructions, words, stories, etc. will always be repeated in English as required so that the children always understand what is being said. We believe that children learn best through play experience, by learning to use a variety of materials and by exploring their environment.

We are a co-operative playschool and as such we need the participation of all our families to make our playschool run smoothly and effectively. There is no formal requirement for parent duty days as the school employs an instructor and assistant, however parental participation is strongly encouraged. There are many opportunities for parents to become actively involved: classroom preparation, field trips, in-class volunteer days, and special events, etc. We place great value on informality throughout the daily sessions and encourage each individual (both child and adult) to feel relaxed and have the freedom to be oneself.