Detailed program LEP CEP | Alliance Française of Charlotte

	*3 trimestres programs at LPE CEP*

TRIMESTRE 1: “Les Petits Artistes” (August 24 – November 20, 2026)
	Theme: Art, colors, creativity, imagination, and sensory exploration.

	Objectives	Recreational Activities
	● Developing fine motor skills	● Finger painting
	● Encouraging creativity and self-expression	● Large collaborative murals
	● Building confidence through creation	● Nature art and leaf printing
	● Discovering colors, shapes, textures, and materials	● Clay and playdough creations
	● Discovering “Le Petit Louvre”	● Watercolor exploration
	● Learning to collaborate and share materials	● Music and painting sessions
		● Sensory bins and texture discovery
		● French songs about colors and emotions
		● Mini “artist studio” pretend play

TRIMESTRE 2: “Les Petits Chefs” (November 23, 2026 – March 05, 2027)
	Theme: Cooking, sensory experiences, food discovery, and French culture.

	Objectives	Recreational Activities
	● Encouraging independence and participation	● Making fruit skewers
	● Developing vocabulary through cooking experiences	● Decorating mini crêpes & cookies
	● Strengthening social and collaborative skills	● Bread tasting
	● Exploring healthy foods and textures	● Pretend French café play
	● Educating the senses	● Simple baking activities
	● Practicing following simple directions	● Exploring smells, textures, and ingredients
		● French food songs and stories
		● Tea party role-play
		● Garden herb discovery

TRIMESTRE 3: “Les Petits Sportifs” (March 8 – June 11, 2027)
	Theme: Traditional French-inspired games, movement, play, teamwork, and joyful competition.

	Objectives	Recreational Activities
	● Developing gross motor skills	● Preschool pétanque
	● Encouraging teamwork and cooperation	● Soft obstacle mini biathlon
	● Building confidence through active play	● Bean bag throwing games
	● Learning simple rules and turn-taking	● Mini inspired ball activities
	● Discovering elements of French and European culture through history	● Outdoor relay races
		● Parachute games
		● Water plays and movement stations
		● Cooperative playground challenges
		● French playground songs and circle game