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a petits pas (Age 1)
French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY
Introduce your 12 to 24-month-old toddler to the sounds of French! In this à petits pas (age 1) class, your child will be immersed in fun activities for the eyes and ears while learning to recognize new sounds and familiar objects in a French-language environment. All activities are designed especially for very young children and include greetings, songs, movement, stories, art and crafts, and more. The interactions and activities promote child...
Sat, Apr 6th, 2–2:45pm EDT
(7 hours & 30 minutes over 10 sessions)
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