Newcomer families: French
Selected links to language resources and other information for Burnaby families in French.
- stories, rhymes and songs
- help your child get ready to read
- your first language
- public library services
- child care
- elementary school
- parenting and child development
Stories, rhymes and songs
Borrow from the library
BPl has collections of French children's books. Learn more...
View online
Chansons Populaire et Enfantine
A collection of popular French songs and nursery rhymes with words.
French Tongue Twisters
Tongue twisters help children hear the first sound in words, an important skill for learning to read.
Mama Lisa’s World
Nursery rhymes in French.
TumbleBook Library
Animated, talking picture books which you can read or have read to you - quite a few titles are available in French. A staff favourite!
Help your child get ready to read
Playing With Your Baby [PDF in French]
Play is the main way that babies and toddlers learn about the world. With your help, it's also a wonderful way to support their language development. National Literacy Trust.
Ready, Set, Learn: Helping Your Preschooler Get Ready For School [PDF in French]
Helpful tips for supporting preschool learning and development. BC Ministry of Education.
Say Hello to Your New Baby [PDF in French]
Talking to your baby from day one will help the two of you get to know each other, and gives your child a great start in life. These quick tips will help you enjoy "conversations" with your baby right from the start. National Literacy Trust.
Sharing Books With Your Baby [PDF in French]
Sharing books is a wonderful way to help your child learn to talk, and it's the ideal opportunity to share a cuddle at the same time. National Literacy Trust.
Sharing Songs and Rhymes [PDF in French]
Babies love songs and rhymes, especially hearing the sound of your voice. And they're a great way to help your child's talking and listening skills. National Literacy Trust
Talking with Your Baby [PDF in French]
Learning to talk is one of the most important and complex skills your child will accomplish. National Literacy Trust
Tips for Reading with Children [PDF in French]
One-page handout for parents and caregivers. Source: Minnesota Humanities Center.
Your first language
Your First Language: A Precious Gift to Your Child [PDF in French]
You help your child's language development when you speak in French. Learn why in this one-page BPL handout.
Public library services
BPL Welcome to Your Library [PDF in French]
An introduction to library services for families with young children.
Child Care
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre - Brochures for Parents
Printer-friendly brochures about choosing child care, child care choices and other child care issues. [PDFs in French]
Elementary school
What is ESL Support? [PDF in French]
A brochure for parents of ESL students in BC.
Parenting and child development
Bullying - We Can All Help Stop It [PDF in French]
How to recognize bullying and what to do if your child is being bullied or is bullying others.
Can Your Baby Hear? [PDF in French]
Printer-friendly information about hearing.
Internet Safety Tips for Parents [PDF in French]
Steps parents can take to protect children who use the Internet. BC Ministry of Education.