FRENCH NATURE-INSPIRED
PRESCHOOL
in Renton
Saturday Morning French through Nature
Offer your child the opportunity to learn French while exploring the enchanted world of nature with our nature-based French immersive courses.
On Saturday Mornings
from 9:00 to 12:00
For children ages 3 or older
in Renton
About OUR SATURDAY MORNING Class
At Pomme de Pin, we combine the richness of French culture with hands-on, nature-inspired learning. Children develop language skills naturally through play, storytelling, and daily interactions, just like learning their first language.
During our Saturday classes, children explore nature through the seasons, all in French. They learn the language naturally while discovering scientific concepts that help them better understand the world around them. Activities and language are thoughtfully adapted to each child’s age and developmental stage. Weekly sessions provide continuity, allowing children to build on their knowledge and deepen their learning over time.
What to expect:
Guided nature inquiry and observation
Playful French vocabulary games
Hand-on activities and craft
Time for free play and exploration
Small group setting
All French level are welcome !
🌜 THIS Winter
This winter, our investigation will begin with the question:
What happens in nature while we sleep?
Children will explore the mysteries of nighttime, discovering the cycle of day and night, observing the moon and stars, and exploring constellations. They will investigate the fascinating world of nocturnal animals, learning how these creatures navigate in the dark using their senses. Children will explore nighttime sounds, comparing the sounds of nature during the day and at night. They will also discover where animals sleep and find shelter, and how some animals slow down or hibernate during winter. Finally, they will investigate how animals and humans sleep, rest, and adapt to the rhythms of nature, discovering that while some creatures are sleeping, others are just waking up!
Throughout the module, French is woven naturally into each investigation, giving children a meaningful reason to learn new vocabulary, ask questions, describe what they notice, and share their discoveries.
Saturdays · Dec 5, Dec 12, Jan 16, Jan, 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 27, Mar 6, Mar 13, Mar 20
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Some
examples of topics
that we study with the children:
Le papier
Where does paper come from?
How to make recycled paper?
Les ombres
What is a shadow ?
Why does our shadow change throughout the day ?
Les vers de terre
How do worms live?
Why are they important for the plants?
De l'encre végétale
How to make paint with vegetables?
How to write a secret message with a fruit?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can benefit from our enrichment programs?
Our small group classes are designed for children aged 3 and older, and are open to all levels of French. Learning goals are adapted to each child’s age and language level, ensuring a personalized and enriching experience.
What’s included in the price of a session?
Learning a language is a long-term investment, and I strive to make each class enriching, joyful, and worth every moment. Our French classes go beyond vocabulary and are not traditional lessons filled with workbook exercises. They are immersive experiences rooted in nature, creativity, and meaningful connection. With a background in early childhood education and French immersion, I design each session to support both language development and overall growth through play, stories, songs, hands-on exploration and science discovery. Whether in a small group or one-on-one, your child receives personalized attention in a nurturing environment. The rate reflects the preparation, materials and supplies, and care I put into each lesson to ensure that children not only learn French but truly love learning it.
How families can get involved and support their children's learning?
To support continued learning at home, families receive Newsletters with vocabulary lists, songs, book titles, and detailed session summaries, including language skills practiced, activities completed, and photos of your child’s experience.
Where do our French courses take place?
Activities take place both indoors and outdoors. A secure, enclosed outdoor space allows children to explore freely and safely.
What should your child bring for the class?
Families are asked to provide proper outdoor clothing (raincoat, rain pants, boots, hat or cap) to allow children to comfortably explore whatever the weather. We also ask you to bring a pair of inside shoes so that we can keep our indoor space clean. Children can also bring a snack to enjoy during our break.
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Learn more about our French Nature-Based Preschool
About Pomme de pin
We are a French Nature-Inspired Preschool in Renton,
where children learn naturally through French immersion
and outdoor exploration.
Our Saturday Morning Classes bring this same approach to children and through playful outdoor experiences on Saturday mornings.