Category Archives: Action Words (French)

LA FÊTE DES MÈRES (Mother’s Day)

This French Mother’s Day song — “LA FÊTE DES MÈRES” — is a perfect sing-along for young children and school classes to celebrate Mother’s Day. The song teaches children French vocabulary for things mothers do for their children as well as typical Mother’s Day gifts. The beautiful sentiment expressed in the song is a fitting […]

LA GALETTE DES ROIS (The Kings’ Cake)

La galette des rois — the “king cake” or “kings’ cake” — is a fun and tasty French tradition associated with the January 6th holiday of Epiphany.  According to tradition, the baker of the cake inserts la fève — a tiny charm or figurine — into the cake and then it is sliced.  The youngest […]

L’AUTOMNE (Autumn)

The leaves are changing. It’s time to go back to school. It’s autumn! What a beautiful season! This French children’s song –“L’AUTOMNE” — teaches French vocabulary associated with autumn. A great sing-a-long for all ages. The song, composed by Didier Prossaird, is from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL. Song “L’AUTOMNE” from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL.

CARNAVAL

It’s time to dance, sing, and have a parade! It’s Carnaval! This high-energy French children’s song — “CARNAVAL” — teaches action words associated with the celebration of the season known as Carnaval. The song, composed by Didier Prossaird, is from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL. Song “CARNAVAL” from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL.

TU HABITES OÙ ? (Where Do You Live?)

Where do you live? It’s impossible to sit still as this high-energy French song takes kids on a tour of French-speaking cities from Brussels to Marseilles. The song — “TU HABITES OÙ ?” — teaches kids common French names and the names of French-speaking cities. The song, composed by Didier Prossaird, is from the Whistlefritz […]

OÙ EST MON DOUDOU ? (Where Is My Snuggly?)

Where is my Snuggly? This light-hearted song takes kids on a tour of house encountering different members of the family as they search for the missing Snuggly. “OÙ EST MON DOUDOU” teaches French vocabulary for rooms of the house and family members. The song is from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL.  Song “OÙ EST MON […]

LE BAIN (The Bath)

Taking a bath has never been so much fun! This cheerful song, composed by Didier Prossaird, teaches French vocabulary for taking a bath. From soap and shampoo to a rubber duckie and a blue whale, kids learn useful bath-related vocabulary and can sing-along with the children’s reactions for fun. The song is from Whistlefritz’s CD […]

MA JOURNÉE (My Day)

This beautiful song about daily activities has it all! From waking up in the morning until tuck in at night, “MA JOURNÉE” teaches French vocabulary for daily activities, meals, times of day, and more. The song is from the Whistlefritz CD ALLONS DANSER!  Song “MA JOURNÉE” from the Whistlefritz CD ALLONS DANSER!

SUR LE PONT D’AVIGNON (On The Bridge of Avignon)

This beloved traditional French folksong gives children a perfect opportunity to dress up and take part in the action, whether as a cook, carpenter, singer, police officer, conductor, musician, gentleman, lady, or child. The diverse members of the community all dance together on the famous bridge of Avignon teaching the French words for different jobs. […]

AU SUPERMARCHÉ (At the Supermarket)

A trip to the supermarket feels like a parade in “AU SUPERMARCHÉ”! This lively, New Orleans-style song, composed by Didier Prossaird, teaches French vocabulary for different types of food. The song is from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL. Song “AU SUPERMARCHÉ” from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL.