The Little Explorers

The Little Explorers is a full immersion French program designed for children ages 4–7. Our curriculum combines French language learning with hands-on activities, play, movement, storytelling, and exploration to support children's physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and linguistic development.  

With access to a beautiful 6-acre park, brand-new classrooms, and a large French library, children enjoy a variety of learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. In a safe and nurturing environment, they develop a love for the French language and culture while exploring the world around them.  


DAY & TIME

Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
9:30am - 12pm

DATES

September 15th to November 19th
FALL3 December 3 to 17



Madeleine Poole 
INSTRUCTOR

Madeleine is a lifelong polyglot passionate about the French language and culture. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Lawrence University (2013) with a major in Multi-Language and a minor in Educational Studies, and an MA in French Studies from the University of Washington (2025). Madeleine has also studied Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, and American Sign Language. After graduating from St. Lawrence, Madeleine participated in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (2013-2014), teaching English to high school students at Lycée Aristide Briand in Évreux and gaining firsthand experience with French culture. She also has experience as a tutor and in teaching across various jobs and backgrounds, with different age groups, from early childhood to university.

Sample schedule: 

  • 9:30am – 10:00am Drop-off and greetings
  • 10:00am – 10:30am Playtime, songs, and movement activities (indoor/outdoor)  
  • 10:30am – 11:30am French learning through games, crafts, exploration, and discovery (indoor/outdoor)  
  • 11:30am – 12:00pm Story time and relaxation time
  • 12:00pm Pick-up 

A more detailed program will be provided for each event.   

Registration will open on August 6th.

Day/Time
Select an age group to view available courses. If no courses are available, registration for the current session has closed. See the brochure on our homepage for examples of course offerings.