In this catchy, rhythm and blues song, the hungry turtle plods tenaciously towards her lettuce dinner which is on the other side of the yard. The song teaches kids various French descriptive words, including fast, slowly, calmly, patiently, and hungry. The song, performed by Didier Prossaird, is from Whistlefritz’s CD AU ZOO (At the Zoo). […]
Category Archives: Song of the Week (French)
Infused with the rhythm of the Congo, this French African soukous song tells the tale of the tiny mouse that Mr. Marquis discovered under a button. This beloved, participatory song works for kids of all ages. Even very young children enjoy singing the percussive repetition of “-ri, -ri, -ri”, “-ki, -ki, -ki” and “-ton, -ton, […]
Set to an irresistible beguine rhythm, this French-learning song for kids teaches descriptive words and French vocabulary associated with music. “Beguine” is a music form that comes from the French Antilles. The song, performed by Didier, Alexandra, and Laura Prossaird, is from Whistlefritz’s CD AU ZOO (At the Zoo). Song “POUR FAIRE UNE CHANSON” from […]
Fritzi the Mouse is out and about around the community. In this guessing game, kids listen to the noises in a location and guess where Fritzi might be. The song teaches the French words for places in the community and positional words. The song, performed by Didier Prossaird, is from Whistlefritz’s CD AU ZOO (At […]
This playful song teaches a wide variety of foods from couscous to kiwis, sausage to sushi, and beans to oysters. It also teaches kids how to express preferences in French with the phrases “I like that” and “I don’t like that.” The song, performed by Didier Prossaird, is from Whistlefritz’s CD AU ZOO (At the […]
This unique, jazzy arrangement of the “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” is a creative take on a familiar tune. The song, performed and arranged by Didier Prossaird, is from the Whistlefritz CD AU ZOO (At the Zoo). Song “L’ARAIGNÉE GYPSY” from the Whistlefritz CD AU ZOO.
This catchy French back-to-school song, BONNE RENTRÉE, is a fun introduction to the classroom and a handy checklist of school supplies! Is your backpack ready? Let’s check! The song features the debut of Laura Prossaird as a lead vocalist, accompanied by her proud papa, French composer and performer, Didier Prossaird.
Thanksgiving has arrived! The family is all together. What has everyone brought to share? This catchy French children’s song teaches French vocabulary for different kinds of food and members of the family. The song, composed by Didier Prossaird, is from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL. Song “LE JOUR DE L’ACTION DE GRÂCE” from the Whistlefritz […]
This beautiful, traditional French song — “À LA CLAIRE FONTAINE” — has been a beloved children’s song for centuries. A soothing quiet down song or lullaby, the song is perfect for the end of the day. This original arrangement by French composer, Didier Prossaird, is from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL. Song “À LA CLAIRE […]
In this traditional French children’s song — “AH ! VOUS DIRAI-JE, MAMAN” — the child complains to his mother that Daddy wants him to reason like a grown-up, but he thinks reasoning is overrated and candy is better than reason! This original arrangement of the traditional French song is from the Whistlefritz CD CARNAVAL. Song […]