How to teach French is a common question for new homeschoolers! I have compiled a list of popular homeschool curriculum for learning French as a second language with links to homeschool curriculum sites for purchasing. All curriculum websites are Canadian unless marked with an asterisk*
Great Commission Languages: The Easy French Grades JK-12
A comprehensive, Christian-based curriculum with a focus on conversational skills, grammar, and vocabulary building.
Heritage Resources – Rainbow Resource*
MFB Publications: Mission Monde Grades K-10
A Christian, Canadian-based curriculum designed for French immersion and core French programs, emphasizing language skills, cultural awareness, and critical thinking.
Learning House – Peppermint Stick Learning Co.
Kaleeka Press: Ecoutez, Parlez! Grades 1-6
A self-directed, audio-lingual approach to learning French, emphasizing listening and speaking skills. Canadian.
Learning House – Canadian Home Education – Tree of Life – Classical Education Books – Rainbow Resource*
Brilliant! Languages: French Grade K-4
A comprehensive program focusing on language skills through thematic units with an emphasis on oral communication and differentiated instruction.
Rainbow Resource*
Sara Jordan Songs for Teaching: Bilingual French Preschool-Grade 6
Audio resources using songs and music to teach French vocabulary, phrases, and grammar to young learners.
Tree of Life
Popular Book Club: FrenchSmart Grades K-8
An interactive, activity-based program focusing on conversational skills, vocabulary, and grammar for elementary students.
Learning Tree – Scholar’s Choice – Amazon
Classical Academic Press: French for Children Grades 4-7
A classical education approach to learning French, incorporating grammar, vocabulary, and cultural studies.
Tree of Life – Classical Education Books – Christianbook* – Rainbow Resource*
Memoria Press: First Start French Grades 5-8
An introduction to French for early elementary classical students, focusing on basic vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
Canadian Home Education – Heritage Resources – Tree of Life – Classical Education Books – Christianbook* – Rainbow Resource*
Breaking the French Barrier Grades 9-12
A comprehensive, college-level French curriculum focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills, with an emphasis on self-directed learning.
Christianbook* – Rainbow Resource*
Accelerated Christian Education: French Grades 9-12
A Christian-based, individualized program using PACEs (Packet of Accelerated Christian Education) workbooks to teach French.
Christianbook*
-Jessica W.
