Hi mama,
Some weeks are not “extra project” weeks. They are boots by the door, dinner that needs to happen, and kids who need you right now.
So this week is simple on purpose: 5 tiny French moments, under 10 minutes.
No perfect accent. No long lesson. Just a few warm little phrases tucked into real life.
Your 5 Tiny French Moments
🌞 WEDNESDAY - Morning Moment
Il fait froid. (It’s cold.)
Où est mon bonnet ? (Where is my hat?)
Say these while everyone is getting ready and the house feels a little rushed. Point to the window and say, “Il fait froid.” Then turn the hat hunt into a tiny game: “Où est mon bonnet ?”
If your child finds it, celebrate with a smile and repeat the phrase once more.
That’s it. French in the middle of the normal morning scramble still counts.
Pronunciation: ee feh frwah / (oo eh mohn boh-neh)
🍽️ THURSDAY - Dinner Phrase
Encore, s’il te plaît. (More, please.)
C’est bon ! (It’s good!)
Use these at dinner, especially if you’re serving something warm and cozy. Model “Encore, s’il te plaît” when someone wants more rice, soup, or pasta. Then say “C’est bon !” after the first bite.
No need to correct or quiz. Just sprinkle the phrases in naturally and let your child copy if they want.
Pronunciation: ahn-kohr, seel tuh pleh / say bohn
🎲 FRIDAY - Play Moment
On joue ? (Shall we play?)
À toi ! (Your turn!)
À moi ! (My turn!)
Pull out anything easy: blocks, cards, a puzzle, a quick board game. Start with “On joue ?” and then use “À toi !” and “À moi !” during turns.
This works beautifully because the words repeat themselves without feeling like practice.
Five minutes is enough.
Pronunciation: ohn jhoo? / ah twah / ah mwah
❤️ SATURDAY - Connection Phrase
Tu veux un câlin ? (Do you want a hug?)
Viens ici. (Come here.)
Use these in a soft moment: after getting dressed, during a movie, or before heading out. “Tu veux un câlin ?” feels warm and easy, and “Viens ici” works for a cuddle, a lap sit, or just a close moment together.
This one is less about teaching and more about atmosphere.
French can feel comforting too.
Pronunciation: tew vuh uh(n) kah-lan? The last part of câlin sounds a little nasal, almost like “lahn.” / vyahn ee-see
🌸 SUNDAY - Seasonal Spark
Au revoir, hiver. (Goodbye, winter.)
Bonjour, printemps. (Hello, spring.)
Take a two-minute look outside. Notice a little more light, a patch of grass, a milder breeze, or winter still hanging on. Say, “Au revoir, hiver. Bonjour, printemps.”
You don’t need spring to be fully here yet. This is just a tiny ritual to notice the season changing.
Simple, sweet, and easy to repeat each week.
Pronunciation: oh ruh-vwar, ee-vehr / bohn-zhoor, prahn-tahn
No-Pressure Tip of the Week
Pick just one phrase to repeat all week if that feels better.
Children learn from hearing little things often, not from doing everything perfectly.
This is the premium section for mamas who want extra support. Each week, I include Games, Flashcards, Fridge Sheet, Audio Files, etc. As a Premium Mama you also get Full Library Access.
What you get this week
A cozy little done-for-you kit for late winter days: simple audio lines, fridge cards, one easy printable game, and a tiny tracker to help the phrases stick without pressure.
Fridge cards
Printable memory game
How to play?
Print the page and cut the 20 cards.
Place all cards face down on the table or floor.
Take turns flipping over 2 cards.
Try to match one French phrase card with the picture card that fits.
If the cards match, keep the pair and say the French line out loud.
If they do not match, turn them back over.
Keep going until all pairs are found.
The game ends when all matches are collected.
Kids mini challenge
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Tiny moments matter.
Elodie, your French mama friend.