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Guess what… it’s demo week!

Aux Petits Soins is a French language immersion program for children from birth up to age 12, taught by French native speakers. You can read our full story here.

We teach through the simplest method possible — by immersing the child in a completely French-speaking environment geared toward his/her age and ability. Building on the principles of Typical Physical Response (TPR) and Montessori methods, we’ve developed our own three-step method of foreign language education: Listen. Absorb. Speak. This method allows children to naturally soak up French at the same time they’re learning their own native language or languages.

Join us and discover our programs.

We have a great syllabus for each level. Of course, I’ll still rotate in things we learned in the past sessions to keep them fresh in everyone’s minds.

  • The Day Trippers will be learning new hand songs to sing during daily routines;
  • The Explorers will learn new vocabulary words about modes of transportation (including trains, boats and airplanes) and summer activities such as going to the beach, aquarium, farm, and zoo; and
  • The Travel Bugs will learn conversational vocabulary words pertaining to activities and hobbies from their everyday life.

Here is the schedule for the free demonstrations:

Tuesday, June 21
  • 5 – 5:20 p.m. Day Trippers (from birth to 6 months)
  • 5:30 – 6 p.m. Explorers I (age 6 – 24 months)
Wednesday, June 22
  • 9:30 – 10 a.m. Explorers II (age 2 – 4)
  • 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Explorers III (age 4 – 6)
  • 5 – 5:30 p.m. Explorers I (age 6 – 24 months) (only for APS students)
  • 5:30 – 6 p.m. Travel Bugs II (age 6 – 9)
Thursday, June 23
  • 5 – 5:30 p.m. Explorers II (age 2 – 4) (only for APS students)
  • 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. Travel Bugs III (age 9 – 12)
Saturday, June 25
  • 9 – 9:30 a.m. Day Trippers (from birth to 6 months)
  • 9:30 – 10 a.m. Explorers I (age 6 – 24 months)
  • 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Explorers II (age 2 – 4) full
  • 11 – 11:30 a.m. Explorers III (age 4 – 6)

All the demonstrations will be held at Aux Petits Soins, 1824 E. Mich. Ave., Suite F, Lansing. Space is limited so please register.

Please feel free to contact Gaëlle if you have any additional question.

 

Bonne fête du travail

May 1 is May Day, the French version of Labor Day. Besides having a day off from work, we also offer lilies of the valley — or muguets — to loved ones. The lily may be the symbol of springtime and of good luck, but try telling that to my garden — at this rate, my lilies won’t flower until the American Labor Day in September!

Aux Petits Soins “Gains” more exposure!

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege to be interviewed by Lansing Area Capital Gains  about local foreign language immersion programs. The story, “Lansing’s children engaging and connecting with language immersion programs,” was published today. The story features some great photos of our students Levi and Joel interacting in class. Please check it out!

You can read more stories about Aux Petits Soins on our In the media page.

Newsletter (Vol. 2, Issue 2)

Here is our newest Newsletter (Vol2, Issue2):
  • find information about our next session, C’est le printemps!;
  • learn about our new programs;
  • learn about the upcoming French holidays.
Click here to download it.

It’s demo week!

Here is the schedule of the FREE demonstrations, to be held at Aux Petits Soins, 1824 E. Michigan Ave., Suite F, Lansing:

Wednesday, March 30:

  • Day Trippers (age 0-6 mths) @ 4:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Explorers I and II (age 0-3 yrs) @ 5 p.m. Register here.
  • Explorers II and III (age 3-6 yrs) @5:45 p.m. Register here.

Saturday, April 2:

  • Day trippers (age 0-6 mths) @ 9 a..m. Register here.
  • Explorers I and II (age 0-3 yrs) @ 9:30 a.m. Register here.
  • Explorers II and III (age 3-6 yrs) @ 10:15 a.m. Register here.

If you intend to come, please register ASAP so I can plan accordingly. If these dates get filled, I will add more dates. Also, please share this information with anyone you think may be interested, or anyplace you know other parents use as a resource for finding activities for their children.

You can buy a punch card or 11-week spring session here.

An introduction to our new class, Day Trippers

I would like to introduce you to Day Trippers, a new 30-minute class inspired by my 5-week-old son, Léandre. It is designed for babies from birth to 6 months, and will give parents the opportunity to learn my favorite lullabies and other soothing songs. I think this new class will make a good baby shower idea for someone looking for a unique gift. You can come discover this program during one the FREE demonstrations:

  • Wednesday, March 30 @ 4:30 p.m. Register here.
  • Saturday, April 2 @ 9:00 a.m. Register here.

Demonstrations will be held at Aux Petits Soins.

I tentatively plan to have the Day Trippers classes on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Based on demand, this schedule could change. If you would like to hear more about this program, please feel free to contact me at gaelle@apsfrenchclass.com or (517) 999-7277. If you would like to join the program, you can buy a 5 or 10 classes punch card here.

It’s a boy!

familypic1We’re proud to announce to the Aux Petits Soins family the newest member of Team Ross! His name is Léandre Ibn Harrison Ross. He arrived happy and healthy just a little past midnight on February 12. For those keeping score, he’s 8 lbs, 2 oz. and 21 inches long. Maman, baby, big brother, and Papa are all doing fine, but would like to enjoy this bubble of life for a little while. Hence, Aux Petits Soins center will be closed for 3 weeks. Classes will resume on April 4.

Bonne chandeleur!

For la Chandeleur, celebrated on February 2, we eat sweet and savory crêpes and drink hard cider. This is one of my favorite holiday, because making crêpe is easy and you put everything you can think of on it. You can read more about the origin of this French holiday in the Newsletter Vol2, Issue 1.

If you have a taste for crêpes, you can visit the breakfast/lunch crêperie in downtown Lansing, For crêpe sake or make our own following Gaëlle’s recipe. Both adult and kids will have a blast while cooking and eating.