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News

Boost your brainpower with bilingualism! A recent study suggests that speaking two languages from a young age may enhance memory in later life and potentially protect against dementia. Dive into this fascinating New York Times article to discover the cognitive benefits of being multilingual!

Book Highlight

Dive into The Hummingbird Project by Vickie Frémont, also available in French as Le Projet Colibri. Inspired by the Native American legend of the hummingbird and the fight of Wangari Maathai, this book invites you to create from "nothing" and give a second life to recycled objects. Vickie Frémont, an artist, designer, and anthropologist, takes you on a journey of creativity and cultural discovery. Born to a Cameroonian mother and a French father, she celebrates the blending of cultures and the importance of personal commitment to a better world.

"Barbara Schindelhauer and Mark Hansen have written a wonderfully engaging and interactive book for children, the perfect introduction to the world of numbers. With fun and colorful details on each page, this book is sure to capture the imagination of children everywhere as they are introduced to the concept of numbers and counting." —Tanya Natalie, professional editor and owner of bookshop The Bookplate

My Garden is a Square: A Journey Through the Home of Numbers and Shapes is available in English, Hindi, Indonesian, and Chinese.

Podcast Révolution bilingue

Découvrez l'épisode 37 du podcast Révolution Bilingue avec Hélène Leone, la fondatrice de l'école canadienne bilingue de Paris ! Pourquoi une école canadienne a-t-elle ouvert ses portes à Paris ? Réponse dans cet épisode passionnant ! L'éducation bilingue et biculturelle offre de nombreux avantages, et c'est désormais possible pour les Parisiens qui le souhaitent. Cliquez sur ici pour l'écouter !

Concours de l’Histoire Plurilingue

The 2nd edition of the Concours de l’Histoire Plurilingue is almost here, and the deadline for submissions is May 30th. Open to multilingual children aged 7 to 12, this contest celebrates their language skills and abilities. This year's theme is Nature, and the contest is organized by the Association for the Promotion and Advancement of Multilingualism, in partnership with CALEC. We're thrilled to have Deana Sobel Lederman, the author of heartwarming children's books focused on coping with Covid-19 challenges, as the featured author for this year's edition. Don't miss this amazing opportunity for your child to shine! Find more information here.

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CALEC Bulletin

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