A1.1 – Unité 03 : Ma maison

French house vocabulary for children

After learning how to greet, introduce themselves, and talk about family, children are now ready to describe the world around them. This unit, focused on French house vocabulary for children, introduces kids to the words they need to talk about their home. From the bedroom and kitchen to everyday objects like chaise and table, learners explore the spaces that make up their daily environment. Parents looking for an engaging and structured way to help their child learn French will find this unit both practical and motivating.

What your child will learn in this unit

By the end of this unit, your child will be able to:

• Name key rooms in the house (bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living room).
• Identify common household objects (chair, table, bed, window).
• Ask and answer “Where is… ?” in simple sentences (Où est la chaise ?).
• Use prepositions of place (in, on, under) in short exchanges.
• Count from 11 to 15.
• Understand short dialogues about daily life at home.
• Combine previous knowledge (greetings, names, family) with house vocabulary.

This step extends communication beyond personal identity into describing familiar surroundings.

A playful and interactive approach

Each 30-minute lesson is designed to keep children active and motivated. Instead of memorizing long lists of words, they interact with their home vocabulary through activities such as:

• Role-plays: “Show me your room” or “Describe where the cat is.”
• Interactive activities: Matching words to pictures, simple drag-and-drop tasks, and memory games.
• Listening practice: Short dialogues where children hear familiar words in context.
• Pronunciation focus: Practicing sounds like [u] in murs and [y] in lune.

Through these varied activities, learners build vocabulary while also reinforcing grammar in context, such as using c’est and où est….

Mid-unit and final progress checks

As in previous units, progress is measured through two checkpoints:

• Lesson 6: A short review covering rooms, objects, and numbers 11–15.
• Lesson 13: A final quiz testing vocabulary, short sentences, and listening comprehension (≥50% pass mark).

These reviews reassure parents while remaining playful and stress-free for children.

Cultural connection

Learning about the home also provides cultural insights. Children discover that French houses and apartments often look different from those in other countries. They may learn about common items such as shutters (volets), which are typical in France but less common elsewhere. This cultural context makes vocabulary more meaningful and memorable.

Benefits for your child

• Practical vocabulary: Words directly related to their home environment.
• Interactive learning: Games and dialogues that encourage participation.
• Grammar in action: Using c’est and où est… naturally in conversation.
• Confidence: Children can describe their own bedroom or living room in French.
• Cultural awareness: Discovering French homes and differences with their own.

A foundation for continued learning

French house vocabulary for children is not just about naming rooms. It teaches children how to describe space, ask questions, and use prepositions of place. These are fundamental skills that connect to everyday communication. By completing this unit, children will be able to talk about where they live, describe objects, and interact in short conversations about the home.

This prepares them for the next stages of learning, where vocabulary extends to school, toys, and routines. Parents can see clear progress: from greetings and family to the home environment, children steadily expand their French skills step by step.

Conclusion

This unit on French house vocabulary for children provides a solid foundation in describing everyday surroundings. With interactive activities, pronunciation practice, and cultural context, children learn vocabulary that is both useful and meaningful. By the end of the unit, they can confidently name rooms, objects, and use simple sentences to describe their home in French.

The home is the center of a child’s life, and with this unit, it becomes the center of their first steps into French communication.