{"id":24100,"date":"2025-08-06T11:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/?page_id=24100"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:19:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:19:44","slug":"bebealliance-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/en\/bebealliance-2\/","title":{"rendered":"B\u00e9b\u00e9s Alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Promos-Branding-SPRING-1-2025-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24113 \" src=\"https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Promos-Branding-SPRING-1-2025-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"462\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Promos-Branding-SPRING-1-2025-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Promos-Branding-SPRING-1-2025-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Promos-Branding-SPRING-1-2025-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Promos-Branding-SPRING-1-2025-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Promos-Branding-SPRING-1-2025-1-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Promos-Branding-SPRING-1-2025-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Calendrier-BLOSSOM-KIDS-2026.pdf\"><strong>BLOSSOM KIDS SESSION CALENDAR<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>BLOSSOM 2026 session: April 16 to July 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>B\u00e9b\u00e9s Alliance<\/strong> is more than just a language class \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong>shared experience<\/strong> between parents and their little ones. The program is designed to spark early language awareness in young children while also giving English-speaking parents the tools to continue French exposure at home.<\/p>\n<p>In a playful and nurturing environment, each session becomes a moment of connection, where music, movement, laughter, and French words come together to create a joyful learning bubble.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For children:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover the sounds and rhythm of the French language.<\/li>\n<li>Build vocabulary through familiar, everyday themes (animals, colors, body parts, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Engage the senses through songs, miming, visual aids, and tactile play.<\/li>\n<li>Support attention, memory, and coordination development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For parents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn key phrases and useful vocabulary to reuse at home.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporate French into daily routines using simple tools (gestures, rhymes, handouts).<\/li>\n<li>Gain confidence in supporting their child\u2019s language journey.<\/li>\n<li>Create meaningful moments around a new language they can enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 Great Reasons to Learn French with Your Baby<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>An \u201cear of gold\u201d from day one<\/strong><br \/>\nEven before walking or talking, babies can distinguish sounds. This is the perfect time to introduce a new language naturally and effortlessly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A joyful and bonding ritual<\/strong><br \/>\nTurn your Friday mornings into cozy, musical moments with rhymes, songs, and stories. Learning is more fun when it\u2019s shared!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-term cognitive benefits<\/strong><br \/>\nWhether or not your child becomes bilingual, early exposure to another language boosts memory, focus, and creativity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A playful learning experience for parents, too<\/strong><br \/>\nNot a French speaker? No problem! Songs, gestures, and visual aids make every new word accessible \u2014 and fun \u2014 for you as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A bilingual nest at home<\/strong><br \/>\nThematic handouts, curated YouTube playlists, and simple daily routines help bring French into your home life in an easy and natural way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Themes Covered<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colors<\/li>\n<li>Numbers<\/li>\n<li>Pets<\/li>\n<li>Farm animals<\/li>\n<li>Fruits<\/li>\n<li>Vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Body parts<\/li>\n<li>Clothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What Happens During a Session?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each 45-minute session blends games, songs, rhymes, movement, and interaction to encourage joyful language discovery.<br \/>\nAt the end of each session, parents receive a handout with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the vocabulary of the day,<\/li>\n<li>key phrases to practice,<\/li>\n<li>a link to a playlist with the songs learned together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Educational Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>For Children<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>For Parents<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Early exposure to French sounds<\/td>\n<td>Gentle and natural language introduction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Concrete, theme-based vocabulary<\/td>\n<td>Simple, reusable phrases for daily life<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sensory and motor-based activities<\/td>\n<td>Integration of French into home routines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Signed and sung nursery rhymes<\/td>\n<td>Visual supports + printable handouts with QR codes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practical Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 12 sessions, 45 minutes each<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day:<\/strong> Every Thursday afternoon, from<strong> April 16 to July 2 &#8211; 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> <strong>4:30 pm \u2013 5:15 pm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Drop-ins welcome!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If spots are still available, you can register your child up to 15 minutes before the start of the class.<\/p>\n<p>Before that, you must:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Create an account for your child <a id=\"menur174\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/en\/account-login-form-2\/#\/\" href=\"https:\/\/af.ca\/ottawa\/en\/account-login-form-2\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Account Login Form - Alliance Fran\u00e7aise Ottawa\">Account Login Form &#8211; Alliance Fran\u00e7aise Ottawa<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Send an email to: <a id=\"menur176\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:kids@af.ca\" href=\"mailto:kids@af.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link kids@af.ca\">kids@af.ca<\/a> with:\n<ul>\n<li>Subject: <code>B\u00e9b\u00e9s Alliance Drop-in<\/code><\/li>\n<li>In the message:\n<ul>\n<li>the date of the session you would like to attend<\/li>\n<li>your child\u2019s first and last name<\/li>\n<li>the first name, last name, and phone number of the accompanying adult.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\"><strong>Family rate<\/strong>: If you would like to register two or more children, the first registration will be at the regular price and any additional siblings will receive a 50% discount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Two parents can attend!<\/strong><br \/>\nOne child may be accompanied by both parents. A <strong>$5 fee applies<\/strong> for the second parent to ensure group balance and comfort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BLOSSOM KIDS SESSION CALENDAR BLOSSOM 2026 session: April 16 to July 2 B\u00e9b\u00e9s Alliance is more than just a language class \u2014 it\u2019s a shared experience between parents and their little ones. 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