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Les vidéos et les replay - Trotro - voir et revoir toutes les émissions et programmes de france.tv

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Explore the Palace of Versailles and relive its temporary exhibitions remotely, with our collection of 360° virtual tours.

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Retrouvez 4 univers permettant d'apprendre, d'enseigner, de découvrir et de jouer avec la langue française à travers une sélection de contenus TV5MONDE

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Conférences en replay - Ressources - Cité des sciences et de l'industrie

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La cité des sciences et de l'industrie est un établissement public de diffusion de la culture scientifique, technique et industrielle située à Paris, La Villette. La Cité propose expositions, films, conférences et animations pour les enfants et leurs familles.

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The Fable Cottage: Bilingual stories for language learners

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Fairy tales and fables in Spanish, French, Italian, German and English. Lovingly crafted stories especially for children and adults learning a second language. Great for classroom and home study.

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Online tours - Enjoy the Louvre at home!

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From afar. Travelling Materials and Objects

Through materials and objects, this exhibition describes exchanges between distant worlds - exchanges often far more ancient than the explorations of the 16th century. From deepest antiquity, carnelian, lapis lazuli, ebony and ivory circulated along trade routes...

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Online tours - Enjoy the Louvre at home!

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Online tours - Enjoy the Louvre at home! Back to Home See all breadcrumbs Online tours Virtual tours Through materials and objects, this exhibition describes exchanges between distant worlds - exchanges often far more ancient than the explorations of the 16th century. From deepest antiquity, carnelian, lapis lazuli, ebony and ivory circulated along trade routes...

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Go on a virtual tour of Musée d'Orsay | French-American Cultural Foundation

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Musée d'Orsay recently announced that a major expansion is in the works. With the support of a €20 million donation from an anonymous American donor, they will expand their exhibition space and create...

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Question words
Question words are amongst the most important vocabulary you'll learn. Not only will they allow you to extract information from others, but you can hold whole conversations with these words alone! Ask any four year old! This lesson covers: How much/many? When? Where? How? Why? Which? What? Who?
The partitive article "some"
The partitive article "some" or "any" is used a lot more in French than in English. It's a pretty simple one, and a good one to master if you'd prefer to have some cake, rather than the whole thing.
Vocabulary and phrases for time concepts
This lesson illustrates some common time concepts, including how to say , "sometimes", "early", "late" - Not to mention the essential phrase, "I eat cheese all the time!"
Phrases for when your French deserts you
If you're planning a jaunt into French-speaking territory, you're bound to encounter communication problems at one point or other. Knowing how to politely say "I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you're saying" can be pretty useful.
Making things negative
How to turn a positive statement into a negative statement using ne ... pas. This lesson will show you how to say that you do not like cats, or that you do not want to dance.
My, your, his, her...
Possessive adjectives are what let us say that it's his bike, her lint collection, our troublesome dog, or their noisy rooster. French enjoys a few more of these words than we do in English, and there are some interesting rules for how to use them.
Possession in nouns
If all those possessive adjectives in the previous lesson made you sad, you'll enjoy this lesson. It's a lot more straightforward. You'll learn how to talk about things that belong to specific people: E.g., Antoine's shirt, Catherine's skirt, the children's bedroom, etc.
The definite article
Even if you're brand new to studying French, you probably know that the French like to put la and le in front of words, right? These are the French words for "the", otherwise known as the definite article. Here's how you know which one to use!
Talking about the weather
Otherwise known as the best conversation starter, ever. Learn how to say "it's warm", and "it's raining", and you'll always have something to contribute to a conversation!
French idioms and expressions
Every language has its weird expressions, and French is no different. In this lesson you'll learn what it means to lose your goats, put it under your elbow, or to have a 'fat morning'.

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Free Online French Lessons - The French Experiment

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Free online French lessons, voiced by a native French speaker. Popular children's stories translated into French. Great for beginner French learners.

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Podcasts enfants à partir de 6 ans : toute l’actualité et les podcasts à écouter | Radio France

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Toute l’actualité Podcasts enfants à partir de 6 ans sur Radio France. Podcasts à écouter gratuitement en ligne et depuis l’application, avec les dernières actualités et débats.

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L'application Petit Louvre est destinée aux enfants. Elle propose des histoires et des contes autour des oeuvres parmi les plus fascinantes du musée du Louvre, ainsi que des jeux de pistes pour visiter le Louvre et le jardin des Tuileries en s'amusant.

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Petit Louvre, histoires du Louvre, contes et jeux de piste pour enfants

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L’application Petit Louvre est destinée aux enfants. Elle propose des histoires et des contes autour des oeuvres parmi les plus fascinantes du musée du Louvre, ainsi que des jeux de pistes pour visiter le Louvre et le jardin des Tuileries en s’amusant.

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Choose the French subject you would like to learn, revise the words and grammar, and then test your new language skills with our fun and interactive French practice games. If the student wishes to spend a little time studying the phrases or vocabulary before playing the games, they can be directed to our interactive French flashcards study section (audio included), or our French picture dictionaries section. The materials on this French learning page are of most use to beginner-level language students or travelers. Students with more familiarity with the language may wish to try our French spelling games. For those students looking for more challenging learning exercises, we host four intermediate to advanced-level vocabulary practice games on the French games- advanced page (PCs and tablets only). For a list of French practice games designed specifically for drilling and testing vocabulary, visit the French games for vocabulary practice page.

Online French learning games include:

French phrases and greetings: common and useful survival phrases for both beginner students and travellers to francophone countries. Learn basic communication with the most common salutations and greetings, as well as a few essential phrases for ordering food or asking directions. we host two games; first play the French phrases game 1, and then continue on to our further French phrases game 2. For several more basic French greetings and an overview of their usage, visit our French greetings page. page. For learning some local lingo for the big trip abroad, including transport, eating out, and shopping-related phrases and sentences, visit the French phrase list page. If you'd like to brush up on a couple of everyday greetings and niceties for a weekend break to Nice or to surprise a Quebecois friend, check out our how to say hello in French page.

Animal words in French game 2: continue on with a few more names for birds, insects, pets and wild animals in the French language. Word list with audio and a free and fun French vocabulary practice exercise. Use our second set of French flashcards: animals for learning these French animal words before testing with the game.

Absolute beginners' French vocabulary quizzes: two French games with vocabulary lists and audio, each of which contains 17 French words. Choose either the French vocabulary game 1 or the second word list and vocabulary drill - the French vocabulary game 2. Nouns in this game come with an indication of the definite article (le, la) for learning the gender of the word. Use our corresponding sets of French vocabulary flashcards 1 (17 essential first French nouns), and second French vocabulary flashcards 2 for acquiring this new vocabulary.

To be and to have in French: être et avoir. Quirky animated game for learning the conjugation of these two important French verbs as well as the French pronouns. Simply complete the sentences with the correct conjugation. Fun exercise at beginners to lower intermediate level French.

French verbs game (infinitive): list of 17 verbs (infinitive form) with French voice recordings and a fun quiz. Learn some of the most useful verbs in la langue française (the French language). A good practice game to complete before you start on verb conjugation, and a resource for complementing French grammar lessons or French language learning textbooks. Use our set of French flashcards: verbs for learning these verbs before testing.

Verb conjugation games: two exercises for learning to conjugate French verbs in the present tense with verb tables and practice quizzes. Learn to conjugate the verbs 'cuisiner - to cook', 'danser - to dance', 'boire - to drink', 'dormir - to sleep', 'parler - to talk', and 'écrire - to write' with the verb conjugation quiz 1, and the verbs 'acheter - to buy', 'nettoyer - to clean', 'conduire - to drive', 'lire - to read', 'vendre - to sell' and 'chanter - to sing' with the verb conjugation quiz 2. The ideal entry point for students beginning the task of verb conjugation.

Days and months in French game: learn the seven days of the week and the 12 months of the year in a simple French game that is suitable for kids and elementary language students. Learn to use a calendar or read a travel timetable while traveling in France or French-speaking countries.

French vocabulary building exercises (for PCs and tablets): as you begin to acquire more French vocabulary, these two French games each offer 48 additional words. Match the spoken or written French word with the corresponding English word. French vocabulary builder 1 or the second word list and vocabulary drill - French vocabulary builder 2.

Words, colours and numbers French games: after learning basic vocabulary and the numbers in French as featured in other games offered on this site, you may wish to try this beginners' grammar activity, which is an introduction to word order and sentence structure, and the use of adjectives in the French language. Two French games: words, colours and numbers 1 and the slightly more advanced words, colours and numbers 2.

French spelling games: this section currently offers nine multiple-choice French games for spelling words; colours, verbs (infinitive form), animals, furniture, food and drinks, fruit and vegetables, and two vocabulary games, all of which correspond to vocabulary practice games listed on this page. You will also have to identify the definite article/gender of the noun in this spelling practice game. Intuitive French games that require only minimal instruction for use, and that can be played by kids without parental supervision.

Advanced French games page: four intermediate to advanced vocabulary games that employ repetition for word memorization. Click-and-identify general French vocabulary games For those wishing to build up their vocabulary as they approach beginners'-level conversational French.

Further French learning resources:

About the French language: for a quick overview of the history and origins of the French language, and where French is spoken today. Written in simple English for kids and non-linguists.

France geography quiz: identify the major cities and regions of France with this fun map game. Use our interactive map of France for learning the location of these regions and cities before playing the geography quiz.

French vocabulary lists: for learning a little extra general vocab on a range of French themes and subjects. Vocabulary lists include audio recordings.

Dual text hygiene presentation in French and English: 'wash your hands' in French. Learn a few simple sentences and words in French relating to basic hygiene practices.

Links for learning French: high-quality websites for learning the French language. The list includes major online dictionaries, the important media websites in French, and various language and grammar tools.

Some great materials for learning French online can be found on the BBC French portal. More language learning games for mobiles can be found at Duolingo French.

About Digital Dialects French Games

All French language learning exercises are completely free-to-use, do not require registration, and are suitable for both school kids and adult language learners. French language acquisition games that French learners can study with, that teachers can incorporate into lesson plans, or that can be used used in homeschooling environments. An introduction to listening, reading, comprehension and communication in the French language. Each French study topic includes word lists with audio for learning the correct French pronunciation, and practice games for testing your learning progress. Many of our quizzes also come with corresponding flashcard sets and illustrated dictionaries for learning new vocabulary. Other than vocabulary drills, exercises include French games for learning basic sentence structure, verb conjugation games, and spelling quizzes. Travelers to francophone countries will find the phrases sections particularly useful, as well as the basic vocabulary sections and the numbers in French games. Kids and school students will find some of the visual and interactive vocabulary drills, such as the animal words game, or the French fruit game engaging. As this website is designed for beginners or lower-intermediate French learners, the vocabulary and phrases included in these French games will be familiar to all native French speakers around the world.
We hope you enjoyed these French language learning games! Bonne chance avec vos études de français! (Good luck with your French studies!).

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Choose the French subject you would like to learn, revise the words and grammar, and then test your new language skills with our fun and interactive French practice games. If the student wishes to spend a little time studying the phrases or vocabulary before playing the games, they can be directed to our interactive French flashcards study section (audio included), or our French picture dictionaries section.

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Mes premières chansons en dessins animés karaoké. Répertoire de comptines pour les enfants des écoles maternelles avec vidéos, illustrations, musiques et partitions.

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L'application Petit Louvre est destinée aux enfants. Elle propose des histoires et des contes autour des oeuvres parmi les plus fascinantes du musée du Louvre, ainsi que des jeux de pistes pour visiter le Louvre et le jardin des Tuileries en s'amusant.

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Super Simple Songs® is a collection of original kids songs and classic nursery rhymes made SIMPLE for young learners. Combining captivating animation and puppetry with delightful music that kids love to sing along with, Super Simple Songs makes learning simple and fun! Music is one of the most powerful teaching tools available for young learners.... Read more »

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L'application Petit Louvre est destinée aux enfants. Elle propose des histoires et des contes autour des oeuvres parmi les plus fascinantes du musée du Louvre, ainsi que des jeux de pistes pour visiter le Louvre et le jardin des Tuileries en s'amusant.

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Podcasts enfants à partir de 3 ans : toute l’actualité et les podcasts à écouter | Radio France

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Toute l’actualité Podcasts enfants à partir de 3 ans sur Radio France. Podcasts à écouter gratuitement en ligne et depuis l’application, avec les dernières actualités et débats.

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CHICKEN LITTLE

The cautionary tale of un poulet tout à fait normal who unfortunately believes everything he reads on the internet. This story is written in the present tense, and the audio is a little faster than our other stories.

The Bird and the Whale

Our first ever original tale: A whale and a bird fall in love. Everything is perfect. But the world doesn't stop turning just because a bird and a whale fall in love. Soon they need to fight to stay together. A story for adults as much as children.

The Three Little Pigs

Once upon a time there were three pigs who decide to build their own houses, only to run afoul of a wolf with an insatiable love for des côtelettes de porc. Lots of helpful repetition and pork-related vocabulary in this story.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

A precocious blonde girl breaks into the home of three bears, eats their food, destroys their furniture, and then falls asleep in one of their beds. Plenty of house vocabulary to enjoy in this story.

Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood ignores her mother's advice to "reste sur le chemin," and meets a cunning cross-dressing wolf while chasing butterflies. Are you afraid of Le Grand Méchant Loup?

The Ugly Duckling

The classic tale of a goofy-looking duckling who finds his place in the world (after he grows into his good looks, of course).

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Learn French with French Children's Stories - The French Experiment

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Well-known childrens stories translated into French and spoken by a native French speaker. Read along in French or English. Great for adults too!

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Podcasts enfants à partir de 9 ans : toute l’actualité et les podcasts à écouter | Radio France

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Toute l’actualité Podcasts enfants à partir de 9 ans sur Radio France. Podcasts à écouter gratuitement en ligne et depuis l’application, avec les dernières actualités et débats.

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Bilingual Family Home - Bilingual Family

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Our charity provides accurate, research-based information, advice, and best practices on how to raise bilingual children at home and in educational settings.

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You do not need to drill your child with letters, numbers, and facts, before school starts. But there are some things you can do to prepare both you and your child for kindergarten. Here are some ideas.

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Children’s books:

Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings): Percival, Tom: 9781547607242: Amazon.com: Books

Amazon.com: Worry Says What?: A Picture Book About Using Self-Talk to Silence Anxious Thoughts: 9781937870515: Allison Edwards, Ayesha L. Rubio: Books

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine: A Picture Book About Managing Worry and Anxiety: Julia Cook: 9781937870010: Amazon.com: Books

A Little SPOT of Anxiety: A Story About Calming Your Worries: Alber, Diane, Alber, Diane: 9781951287054: Amazon.com: Books

I Am Stronger Than Anxiety: Children’s Book about Overcoming Worries, Stress and Fear (World of Kids Emotions): Cole, Elizabeth: 9798723622579: Amazon.com: Books

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Tools / Activities / Workbooks:

What to Do When You Worry Too Much, 2nd Edition: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What-to-Do Guides for Kids): Huebner, Dawn, Matthews, Bonnie: 9781433844881: Amazon.com: Books

What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake: A Kid's Guide to Accepting Imperfection (What-to-Do Guides for Kids Series): Freeland, Claire A. B., Toner, Jacqueline B., McDonnell, Janet: 9781433845277: Amazon.com: Books

What to Do When You Don't Want to Be Apart: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Separation Anxiety (What-to-Do Guides for Kids): Lavallee, Kristen, Schneider, Silvia, McDonnell, Janet: 9781433827136: Amazon.com: Books

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Children’s books:

What Were You Thinking: Helping Kids 6-9 Learn to Control Impulses (Executive Function): Bryan Smith, Lisa M. Griffin: 9781934490969: Amazon.com: Books

My Brain is a Race Car: A children's guide to a neuro-divergent brain: Harris, Nell: 9798370625787: Amazon.com: Books

My Wandering Dreaming Mind: Saunders, Merriam Sarcia, Lyon, Tammie: 9781433831836: Amazon.com: Books

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Books for parents:

ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction-from Childhood through Adulthood: Hallowell M.D., Edward M., Ratey M.D., John J.: 9780399178740: Amazon.com: Books

The Explosive Child [Sixth Edition]: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children: Greene PhD, Ross W.: 9780063092464: Amazon.com: Books

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Tools

Amazon.com: Fidget Toys Adults Sensory Stone: 6 Pack Textured Worry Stone for Autism Kids Calming Down - Fidget Stress Toys for Stress Relief - Small Students Prizes Fidget Toys : Toys & Games

Amazon.com: Conchstar Visual Timer for Kids 60-Minute - Countdown Timer with Optional Alarm, Focus Tool for ADHD & Autism, Time Management for Homework, Chores, Office, Kitchen, Teaching & Study Routines (Purple): Home & Kitchen

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Children’s books:

Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need.: Garcia, Gabi, Tan, Ying Hui: 9780998958002: Amazon.com: Books

What Does It Mean to Be Present?: (Mindfulness for Kids Picture Book): DiOrio, Rana, Wheeler, Eliza: 9781728223063: Amazon.com: Books

Charlotte and the Quiet Place: Sosin, Deborah, Woolley, Sara: 9781941529027: Amazon.com: Books

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Tools:

Amazon.com: Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness , Focus and Calm: 9781782853275: Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness , Focus and Calm: Books

Cosmic Kids Yoga - YouTube

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How to Model Healthy Coping Skills - Child Mind Institute

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One of the best ways to help children navigate big feelings is through modeling healthy coping skills

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Children’s books:

Two Homes: Masurel, Claire, Denton, Kady MacDonald: 0732483009842: Amazon.com: Books

Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family when a Loved One is Incarcerated: Birtha, Becky, Kastelic, Maja: 9780807512890: Amazon.com: Books

Thursday: Bonwill, Ann, Harren, Kayla: 9781542032896: Amazon.com: Books

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Workbooks:

Getting Through My Parents' Divorce: A Workbook for Children Coping with Divorce, Parental Alienation, and Loyalty Conflicts: Baker PhD, Amy J. L., Andre PhD, Katherine C.: 9781626251366: Amazon.com: Books

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Supporting Kids During a Divorce - Child Mind Institute

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How to support children during a divorce, from how to listen to their feelings to how to respond to anxiety, disruptive behavior and more.

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Children's books:

Each Little Bird That Sings: A Heartwarming Story about a Girl, Family, Friendship, and Life's Surprises for Children (Ages 8-12): Wiles, Deborah: 9780152056575: Amazon.com: Books

The Invisible String: Karst, Patrice, Lew-Vriethoff, Joanne: 9780316486231: Amazon.com: Books

The Goodbye Book: Parr, Todd: 9780316404976: Amazon.com: Books

Ida, Always: Levis, Caron, Santoso, Charles: 9781481426404: Amazon.com: Books

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Books for Adults:

Helping Children Cope with the Loss of a Loved One: A Guide for Grownups: Kroen, Ph.D. William C.: 9781575420004: Amazon.com: Books

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Children’s books:

Jabari Tries: (A Motivational Story of Perseverance, Determination, Problem-Solving, and Teamwork - For Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, and Kids Ages 4-8): Cornwall, Gaia, Cornwall, Gaia: 9781536207163: Amazon.com: Books

Amazon.com: Even Superheroes Make Mistakes (Superheroes Are Just Like Us): 9781454927037: Becker, Shelly, Kaban, Eda: Books

Jupiter Storm (Seeds of Magic): Dumas, Marti, Parcus, Stephanie: 9781943169344: Amazon.com: Books

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Stretch and Shape Their Brains: Deak Ph.D., JoAnn, Ackerley, Sarah: 9780982993804: Amazon.com: Books

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Building Perseverance: How to Raise Children Who Stick with It

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Most children want to succeed, but follow-through often fades when things get tough. This is why, and what parents can do to help them build perseverance.

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Children’s books:

I'm Sorry (The I'm Books): Black, Michael Ian, Ohi, Debbie Ridpath: 9781534415881: Amazon.com: Books

A Bug and a Wish: Scheuer, Karen, Kalpart: 9781628577051: Amazon.com: Books

Each Kindness: Woodson, Jacqueline, Lewis, E. B.: 9780399246524: Amazon.com: Books

A Smart Girl's Guide: Friendship Troubles: Dealing with fights, being left out & the whole popularity thing (American Girl® Wellbeing): Kelley Criswell, Patti, Martini, Angela: 9781609582234: Amazon.com: Books

A Smart Girl's Guide: Drama, Rumors & Secrets: Staying True to Yourself in Changing Times (American Girl® Wellbeing): Holyoke, Nancy: 9781609589035: Amazon.com: Books

Tools:

For Parents – Kelso's Choice

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No one likes dealing with conflict. But no matter how hard we try to avoid them, arguments, fights and disagreements are a fact of life - for adults and for kids. And not dealing with conflicts when they arise can negatively impact relationships and lead to further interpersonal challenges down the road.

Conflict may not be pleasant, but it doesn't have to feel catastrophic. Teaching kids practical skills to manage it in a healthy way will help them navigate everything from small squabbles (" She took my doll!") to big issues ( "I don't know if I want to be your friend anymore") both now and as they grow up.

Tackle feelings first

Part of what makes conflicts difficult to navigate is the way they bring out big, intense emotions that children may not have the tools to process. Before they can address the problem that caused the conflict - whether it was a fight over a toy or betrayal by friend - kids need to be able to get to a place emotionally where they can think before they act (or lash out and make things worse).

Parents can start by helping kids identify the emotions they're having. Are they feeling anger? Frustration? Hurt? Embarrassment? Stephanie Lee, PsyD, a child psychologist, and Carey Werley, LCSW, a clinical social worker at the Child Mind Institute, recommend using visual tools to help little kids identify what they're feeling.

Visual feelings chart: Typically, this is a chart showing facial expressions that illustrate different emotions. "You can buy magnetized charts, which are a handy addition to the refrigerator and which help kids identify what they're feeling," says Werley.

The stoplight: A visual red, yellow and green stoplight is especially helpful for little kids. "If a little kid looks at the stoplight and points to the red zone, then the feelings are so big that they're probably not going to be able to act in a way that's going to resolve the conflict yet," says Werley. "Yellow means the intensity of the emotion is beginning to subside and by the time they get to green, they're going to be able to engage in actual conflict resolution skills. It's about helping kids to not act in a way that's going to make the situation bigger or worse."

The emotion thermometer: Easily Googleable, the emotion thermometer is simply a picture of a thermometer with numbers. When conflicts come up, kids can look at the emotion thermometer to assess where they are on it. Based on the number, the child can decide whether they need to calm down before proceeding. Tweens and teens who've learned these techniques can simply visualize the stoplight or thermometer in their minds in order to assess their emotional state.

When emotions are still intense, it's not the right time to problem-solve about the conflict itself. Help kids come up with a toolbox of coping skills to use if they need to calm down in the heat of the moment. This might mean splashing cold water on your face, taking some deep breaths or playing with a pet.

Pinpoint the source of the conflict

Once big emotions have cooled down, the next step is figuring out exactly what the problem is. Sometimes kids, especially younger ones, don't have the emotional awareness to identify the original source of the conflict. They might need your help to understand why they're fighting. For example, if your child and their friend are squabbling over a toy, the issue might be much deeper, explains Werley. "It could actually be that one of them made a new friend and the other feels left out," she says.

Helping kids get to the root of the issue will make it easier for them to resolve what's actually wrong. It will also give them tools to identify and talk about similar problems when they come up again. Older kids starting in grade school and middle school are more likely to have the language to identify the source of the conflict, so with a little guidance they can learn to use these skills independently going forward.

Brainstorm solutions

Once kids understand what the issue is, you can help them practice finding solutions. Little kids in particular will need a grown-up's guidance here, but even older kids and teenagers can benefit from having someone to bounce ideas of off.

For any age, Dr. Lee suggests brainstorming several solutions then putting your heads together to pick the best one. For younger kids, she recommends a couple of ways to structure this conversation:

Problem-solving baseball: This exercise takes kids through the processing of thinking up and evaluating possible action plans. "I have kids pitch me a problem and then we go through the bases," Dr. Lee explains. "So, first base is what's my problem? Second base is what are some potential options? Third base identifies the best options. And home plate is, am I safe or out? Did I pick the right one? The object is to help even very young kids start to understand what is going to get them closest to their goal."

The smiley face rating: Lee suggests asking your child to come up with possible conflict resolution options and then asking, "Is this behavior going to make you feel better or worse or pretty much the same?" Note the answer using a visual rating: smiley face, frowny face, neutral? "And then we look at all of our smiley ratings to help us decide which one is the best option. But also explain to them that it's not just about how you feel, it's about whether or not it's going to help you to reach your goal."

Of course, the tricky thing here is that it's usually hard to know what the best option really is. And that's okay! Let kids know that the goal is to make your best effort, not to solve everything perfectly right away. They might have to go back to the drawing board if their first plan doesn't pan out - often, that's just part of the process. "You also want to jump in and praise your child for trying those skills even if things didn't work out as they had hoped," says Dr. Lee. "Give them credit and then help them navigate from there. And when they do figure it out, make a big deal out of that."

Get some perspective

Conflicts often feel enormous and immediate, which can make it hard to keep perspective on the situation. To find useful solutions, it's important for kids to practice taking a mental step back. A few tips you can encourage kids to keep in mind include:

Think beyond this one incident. If a close friend tells a secret you trusted them with, it's natural to be upset. But does that really mean that the friendship is over? Encourage your child to consider the rest of their relationship with the person they're in conflict with, and remind them that one behavior doesn't define the entire person.

Put yourself in the other person's shoes. "You want to really work on acknowledging what the other person is saying," says Werley. "even if you don't totally understand why they're feeling that way or don't agree with the way that they're describing the situation." Imagining what the other person is feeling is a great way to help kids develop empathy. Depending on the situation, it might also make sense for your child to talk over the issue with the other person and make a point of listening actively - without interrupting. Practicing these skills can help kids resolve conflicts in the short term and become more empathetic in the long term.

Consider the context. The time and place of the conflict will often dictate how kids respond to it, as will the nature of their relationship to the other person. In particular, Dr. Lee notes that it's important for kids to know that conflicts with adults will often look different from conflicts with other kids. For example, a child who gets angry with a teacher during class might have to sit with those feelings until it's possible to set up a private meeting with the teacher. Taking a step back to consider all the dynamics of a situation will set kids up to navigate the conflict more successfully.

Practice effective communication

In order to resolve a conflict, kids need to learn to communicate their feelings clearly, without lashing out or making accusations. It's tough to practice communication skills when tensions are running high, so consider talking over these skills with kids when they're not already in the midst of a conflict. Then, you can provide gentle reminders and guidance when things do get heated. Werley and Dr. Lee recommend the following strategies:

Using "I" statements to name feelings. You've heard it before, but it's still true: Saying something like, "I felt embarrassed when you posted that on Instagram" is usually more helpful than something like, "You posted that picture just to embarrass me!"

Writing out talking points. "Even if it's just planning out a conversation in their journal, thinking through what to say ahead of time can help kids get their points across effectively," says Werley.

Role-playing with an adult. "Having a safe space to practice tricky conversations can be a huge help," says Dr. Lee. You can also offer your child insight on nonverbal communication that they might not be aware of - e.g., "What you said was really kind, but I had a harder time appreciating it because you were looking at the ground."

Model what you want to see

One of the most powerful things you can do to help your child learn conflict resolution is to show them how it's done. When you experience a conflict of your own (especially one with your child!), put the techniques described here into practice. When appropriate, you can even talk your child through how you solved the conflict. Seeing you succeed - and make mistakes along the way! - shows kids that solving conflicts really is doable, even when it's hard.

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Teaching kids practical skills to manage conflict in a healthy way will help them navigate everything from small squabbles to big issues.