Education Library Blog

We’re excited to announce that our library has just added a fantastic collection of French language games! Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, young or old, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. These games are perfect for practicing your French in a fun and interactive way.

Please note that these games are located on the bottom shelf of the French Language section of the Education Library (lower level) and are for in-library use only.  Come in and explore them during your next visit. We can’t wait to see you!

Below is a guide to help you choose the perfect game based on themes and learning goals:

1. Early Learning & Educational Fun

• Formes et Couleurs (Ages 3+)
  • Theme: Educational, Pattern Recognition, Matching
  • Help little ones learn shapes and colours in a playful environment.
• Mont-à-Mots Mini (Ages 4-7)
  • Theme: Educational, Word Game
  • A fantastic game for early readers to expand their vocabulary.
• RELÈVE LE DÉFI! – APPRENDS À ÉCRIRE SANS CRAYON – MOTRICITÉ FINE (Ages 3+)
  • Theme: Motor Skills, Writing
  • Focus on developing fine motor skills through creative tasks.
• 50+ FAÇONS DE JOUER AVEC – LES RELIEFS GÉOGRAPHIQUES (Ages 3-99)
  • Theme: Science, Geography
  • An engaging way to explore geography with hands-on activities.

2. Memory & Matching Games

• Find Monty! (Ages 4+)
  • Theme: Memory, Dice Rolling
  • A delightful game where players help Monty the mouse find his bed.
• Douzanimo (Ages 5-10)
  • Theme: Memory, Cooperative Game
  • Encourage teamwork while enhancing memory skills.
• Memorush (Ages 6+)
  • Theme: Memory, Matching
  • A fast-paced game that sharpens memory and quick thinking.
• Nu Comme un Ver (Ages 5+)
  • Theme: Mathematics, Memory
  • Combines math with memory challenges in a fun setting.

3. Creative & Storytelling Games

• Team Story (Ages 5+)
  • Theme: Storytelling, Creativity
  • A storytelling game that sparks imagination and creativity.
• Nomme-moi… Tell me… (Ages 6+)
  • Theme: Creativity, Language Skills
  • This game encourages creativity and language development in a fun way.
• Fais-moi un dessin 2 (Ages 9+)
  • Theme: Drawing, Party Game
  • A drawing game that brings out creativity and teamwork.

4. Strategic & Educational Challenges

• P’tit Market (Ages 5-10)
  • Theme: Commerce, Negotiation
  • Kids practice math and negotiation skills by running a market stall.
• Mc Wiz Jr. (Ages 6-12)
  • Theme: Trivia, Puzzle
  • A trivia game that tests knowledge and memory.
• Kloo (Ages 7-100)
  • Theme: Educational, Word Game
  • A versatile card game to help players of all ages learn French vocabulary.
• Master Word – Suivez Le Guide (Ages 12+)
  • Theme: Deduction, Word Game
  • A challenging word deduction game to test reasoning skills.

5. Family & Party Games

• Time’s Up Family (Ages 8+)
  • Theme: Memory, Party Game
  • Perfect for family gatherings where players describe and act out phrases.

The latest collection spotlight is up!  “Yay, You! Moving Up and Moving On.” features books with a graduation, last/first day of school, life’s journey, teacher spotlight, stress management, teacher tips, or other related theme.  Visit the display in person –located on the main level breezeway area of our branch.

Yay, you! : moving out, moving up, moving on / written and illustrated by Sandra Boynton
(image for this month’s display is based on this book!)