What to Expect During Your Child's First Month in a French Immersion Montessori School

A milestone is about to take place for many children and their parents: their child starts school for the first time! For the parents who have enrolled their child in a bilingual daycare program near me (Bilingual childcare near me) the child and the parents will go through the first weeks of school with feelings of excitement, sadness and with new French words at dinner time! 

How long does it take for a child to settle into a new immersion classroom? 

Typically, it takes about 2 to 4 weeks for children to settle into school. At the beginning of school, it is common for children to be clingy at drop-off times. However, as the child becomes more familiar with the kindergarten classroom and routines, the child will feel more confident in the school and in 2-4 weeks time. At first, the French words are introduced in songs, in greetings and in selected parts of the daily activities. Gradually, the child starts to combine the French words to form sentences. 

Children learn by absorbing information, which is why in kindergarten immersion programs children can learn to recite songs in French as well as follow simple instructions within four weeks. Visual cues, repetition, and encouragement from the teachers at bilingual daycare programs can aid children in learning a new language. 

At French Elite Montessori, we understand that starting to look for a kindergarten, specifically a Montessori kindergarten near me, can be a daunting task. We will make sure your child has a warm and comfortable first month in our bilingual daycare near me, and will provide your child with the structured environment they need to have confidence and develop a strong love for learning French.