Mother Earth Day is a special day to celebrate and honor our beautiful planet, Mother Earth. As humans, we are part of this vast ecosystem and have a responsibility to protect and preserve it. On this day, let's explore five ways to protect our planet with children! Why is teaching children to protect Mother [...]
Every year, March 20th is a day for people from around the world to come together and celebrate the Journée internationale de la Francophonie. At its heart, the francophonie is a community of men and women that share a common language: French. The last report from the Observatoire de la langue française reported that, [...]
Black History Month, commemorated in the United States, Canada, & the UK, during the month of February, serves as an annual celebration of the achievements of Black individuals and a time of reflection. EFBA wants to honor the richness of Black cultures & history across the world (and in the Francophonie, of course!), and [...]
Now that summer is upon us, kids are enjoying more leisure time. Podcasts can serve as a great alternative to screen time this season. Our carefully curated list of French podcasts for kids promises to entertain, educate, and inspire youths of all ages. These engaging podcasts cover topics ranging from fairy tales and myths, [...]
The Holidays are here! Both young and old are growing with anticipation and excitement... But how can you ensure that the jolly man with the white beard knows exactly which toys will bring the most joy this season? By writing to Santa in French! Never fear, EFBA is here to ensure your precious ones [...]
Art helps to open children’s hearts to the world, and inspires them to be creative and explorative. To introduce them you don't have to wait until the perfect day when you will be an expert in Art history (thanks to our Parent's Guide to the Best Podcasts on Art History in French) to [...]
Looking for resources to teach Art History to your children? We are providing this guide to the best podcasts for parents ! Museum trips nourish your soul, they are also beneficial to your children's education; perhaps not on the same visit. Did you know that EFBA accompanies students to museums on certain [...]
17th Edition Unlike the “Fête de la Musique” which was invented in France and that expanded to the rest of Europe, and even to other continents, the Museum Night was born in Berlin (Lange Nacht der Museen) in 1997 and crossed the Rhine in 2005 to delight young and even younger people in France. [...]
Historically, PRIDE Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of June. EFBA wants to engage, show support for the movement, and share some interesting resources (both in English and French language), available for caregivers, educators and other trusted adults who are looking to explore LGBTQIA+ content to celebrate pride month with [...]
Whether it's making a dreamcatcher, dressing up in a Native American headdress, or doing a "traditional African dance" workshop, camp leaders often have a hard time distinguishing between cultural appropriation, cultural appreciation, and cultural mixing. What is cultural appropriation? What damage does it perpetuate by conveying stereotypes that are detrimental to certain groups, often [...]
