At this developmental stage, kids possess their greatest ability to absorb and retain a second language qualitatively similar to their native language. Phonological acquisition is time-sensitive, unlike grammar and vocabulary learning, which can happen at any age. Hence, the emphasis here is on speaking using the Listen. Absorb. Speak.™ method.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This year, we will only offer in person or online, private or group classes (max. 5 students).
SCHEDULE
- Explorers I (6-18 months) – 25 minutes – Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
- Explorers II (18-36 months) – 35 minutes – Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
- Explorers III (3-5 yrs) – 45 minutes – Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
There are four sessions per year:
- Fall session runs Sep. 18-Dec. 10, 2023 (please note: there is no class Oct. 4-8 and 30-31, Nov. 20-26)
- Winter session runs Jan. 8-Mar. 17, 2024
- Spring session runs Apr. 1-Jun. 9, 2024 (please note: there is no class May 7-12 and 27)
- Summer session TBD
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TESTIMONIALS
Breaha Wallin
We absolutely love Aux Petits Soins! My 3-month-old daughter and I drive 1.5 hours from Midland once or twice per month so that we can enjoy the benefits of the
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We absolutely love Aux Petits Soins! My 3-month-old daughter and I drive 1.5 hours from Midland once or twice per month so that we can enjoy the benefits of the class. We would be going once or twice per week if we lived in Lansing. I cannot recommend it enough. Gaëlle is an absolute joy and has a talent for engaging even the youngest students. At just 8 weeks, my daughter was enthralled with the songs, colors and enthusiasm Gaëlle brings. I love that it is a relaxed, intimate atmosphere where the spontaneous needs of infants and toddlers are understood and welcomed.
Mom of Shaylee (3 months)
June 8, 2015
Heidi Frei
My family has been studying French at Aux Petits Soins since my oldest started about four years ago. She has worked through the Explorers, Travel Bugs and World Citizens programs
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My family has been studying French at Aux Petits Soins since my oldest started about four years ago. She has worked through the Explorers, Travel Bugs and World Citizens programs and absolutely loves it! She looks forward to her lesson each week, especially the games and interaction with her classmates. She is now also learning Spanish and I know that her exposure to French early on has helped her excel. Our toddler is now also enrolled in Explorers and she has so much fun in class. She is now including French numbers, animals, colors and other vocabulary in with her English on a daily basis. Gaelle is absolutely wonderful with children and has a talent for engaging and encouraging them. Inspired by the fun and progress I’ve seen with my children, I have also studied at APS for almost two years. I love learning French and gaining insight into French culture. I’m happy with my progress and look forward to traveling to France in the future. Immersion works for me and my children and I would encourage anyone to give it a try!
Student & Mom of Marisol (8) and Freya (2)
November 26, 2020
Ben DeMuth
APS is a phenomenal program run by a very passionate teacher Gaëlle. Our son has been attending the program since he was 3 months old and he still loves her
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APS is a phenomenal program run by a very passionate teacher Gaëlle. Our son has been attending the program since he was 3 months old and he still loves her classes at 3 years. She is always adapting the program to keep kids interested as they grow, and when the program moved online, our son and the other children never lost interest. This is a testimony to Gaëlle’s creativity and abilities to teach. We highly recommend her classes to anyone trying to immerse their children in a second language.
Dad of Emmanuel (3)
December 18, 2020