Paul et Suzanne et leurs amis - Book & Teaching Guide Set

$60.00

NEW RELEASE - Complete Storybook & Pedagogical Guide
Part of the Paul et Suzanne Collection

Paul et Suzanne et leurs amis: French Language & Inclusion Resource. Expert-Designed Stories for Building Community While Teaching French

Build real classroom community while teaching French! Developed by award-winning author Janine Tougas in collaboration with school psychologist Natasha Garand and experienced educators, this new Paul et Suzanne resource helps students learn essential vocabulary while discovering what makes each person unique AND what connects us all. Features 10 beautifully illustrated stories plus a comprehensive teaching guide with age-appropriate language and practical strategies to foster genuine belonging, mutual respect, and cohesion in your diverse French classroom.

  • Complete Set Contents

    • 116-page full-color storybook with 10 illustrated stories
    • 69-page comprehensive teaching guide
    • 50+ ready-to-use activities
    • Songs with movements and lyrics
    • Real classroom scenarios with responses
    • Discussion prompts and conversation frameworks
    • Differentiation strategies
    • Community-building techniques
  • Key Features

    • Age Range: 3-8 years (PreK-Grade 2)
    • Language Level: Beginner to Early Intermediate French
    • Story Length: 5-10 minutes each
    • Format: Softcover book + guide
    • Book Size: 9.5" x 13" (perfect for group reading)
    • Illustrations: Denis Savoie
    • Authors: Natasha Garand (School
      Psychologist) & Janine Tougas
  • Educational Benefits

    • Build French vocabulary in 10 essential themes
    • Foster classroom belonging and mutual respect
    • Develop empathy and understanding
    • Practice oral communication through discussions
    • Recognize individual strengths in all students
    • Discover connections that unite the group
    • Learn through engaging stories and play
    • Create cohesive community in diverse classrooms
  • Perfect For

    • French Immersion Teachers
    • Francophone Schools
    • FSL Programs
    • Early Childhood Educators
    • French Language Daycares
    • Homeschool French Programs
    • Social-Emotional Learning Programs
    • Community Building Initiatives
  • Teaching Guide Features

    • Learning objectives for each story
    • Pre-reading discussion prompts
    • 5-8 interactive activities per story
    • Songs with movement instructions
    • Real classroom scenarios with suggested responses
    • Age-appropriate language for discussing diversity
    • Equity vs. equality explained with examples
    • Self-regulation breathing techniques
    • Differentiation strategies
  • 10 Story Themes

    1. Les outils de nos amis - Body parts & adaptive tools

    2. Le coffre à costumes - Clothing & self-expression

    3. La récréation - Movements & inclusive play

    4. Le pique-nique des pains ronds - Foods & cultural traditions

    5. La fête des familles - Family diversity

    6. J'aime le froid, j'aime la chaleur - Temperature & preferences

    7. Les rencontres - Colors & communication diversity

    8. Une grande respiration - Emotions & self-regulation

    9. Les jeux d'Oscar - Spatial concepts & creative thinking

    10. J'aime le soleil, j'aime la lune - Daily routines & body rhythms

  • Activity Types

    • Interactive songs
    • Circle time discussions
    • Movement games
    • Art projects
    • Role-playing scenarios
    • Sensory activities
    • Group collaboration
    • Dramatic play
    • Conversation practice
  • Diversity Representation

    • Physical differences (wheelchairs, prosthetics, hearing aids, communication tablets)
    • Family diversity (two moms, two dads, grandparents, single parents)
    • Cultural diversity (Indigenous traditions, various cultural foods)
    • Communication styles (multilingualism, sign language, AAC devices)
    • Neurodiversity (different learning and thinking styles)
    • Personal preferences and sensory needs
  • Why Educators Choose This Resource

    Trusted Series - Part of Paul et Suzanne collection (used across Canada 30+ years)

     ✓ No Prep Required - Activities clearly explained, ready to use

     ✓ Dual Purpose - Teaches French AND builds classroom community

     ✓ Research-Based - Co-created with school psychologist

     ✓ Comprehensive - Everything needed in one complete set

     ✓ Flexible - Adaptable for various ages and language levels

ISBN 978-1-77222-911-0/978-1-77222-912-7

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