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‘Playgroup visits’

le toboggan playgroup visit

We come to you. 😀

Are you a French or Spanish playgroup? We can bring a small selection of our books to you.

Are you an English background playgroup and would like to expose your children to another language? Contact us and let’s organise a bilingual story time.

There are many benefits to exposing children to a different languages. Our story times are the perfect setting, we sing songs with actions that children are familiar with in English and the stories are read in French or Spanish and in English. The sessions are interactive as children ‘help’ me read the books.

For Perth metro only.

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‘School incursions’

le toboggan school incursions

Does your school teach French and Spanish? We offer school incursions.

Our activities are adapted to the age and language proficiency of the children.

All activities reflect the French or Spanish culture, games played during recess, art activities inspired by famous painters, fashion shows, amazing races, and other fun games. The activities are interactive and engaging.

Perfect for occasions like Harmony Week or Languages Week.

Email us info@letoboggan.com.au for more details.

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Store opening hours

le toboggan's opening hours

New year and lots of great news!

We are pleased to announce that our showroom will be opening more days.

Located at 3/168 Hampden road, Nedlands.

Our new opening hours are now:

Monday on appointment.

Tuesday from 10am to 5pm

Wednesday from 1pm to 6pm

Thursday on appointment.

Friday from 10am to 5pm.

Saturday from 8:30am to 2pm. Until 4.30pm when French and Spanish are on.

I look forward to seeing you soon in store, in the meantime you can browse our selection of language books at www.letoboggan.com.au

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We need your help…Our shelves are bursting! ⭐️

reduced prices on hundreds of books

It turns out we’ve been a little too enthusiastic about bringing fabulous children’s books into the shop… and now our shelves cannot hold one more book.

So before we can welcome the next wave of wonderful stories, adventures and multilingual magic, we need to make so space – and that is where you come in.

⭐️ We’ve reduced prices on hundreds of books!

Help us give these treasures a new home and make room for even more beautiful books to arrive.

💜 Love a good bargain? Love helping small businesses?

Grab a few books, tell your friends, whisper it to your playgroup parents, shut it across the playground – every share helps us keep doing what we love; bringing the world’s stories to families in Australia.

Pick your next read in person to our showroom 3/168 Hampden road, Nedlands or online www.letoboggan.com.au

Thank you for your support!

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Reading with Your Eyes: The Magic of Picture Books

le toboggan picture books

Reading is such a delightful sensory journey! We get to touch the pages, admire the vibrant pictures, breathe in that wonderful book smell, and listen to the gentle rustle of the pages turning.

Picture books hold a special kind of magic when it comes to sparking a love for reading. They invite little ones to decode the stories hidden in the illustrations. These charming books are fantastic tools for nurturing young readers, igniting their curiosity, and helping them build their vocabulary and language skills.

Try this fun activity with your child: before diving into the text, ask them to describe what they see in the pictures. You might be surprised by their imaginative insights! Encourage them to ‘read’ the story to you using just the illustrations. If your child is younger, you can guide them to point out specific parts of the pictures. Ask them about shapes, colours, animals, and even the emotions they see.

Picture books are true treasures that foster early literacy and instil a lifelong love for reading in every language.

If you’re looking for the perfect next read for your little one, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re here to help you find just the right book that will captivate and inspire.

Happy reading!

www.letoboggan.com.au

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Raising bilingual children one story at the time

Raising bilingual children with le toboggan

We will all know it is difficult to raise bilingual children in a country where English is the dominant language.

Here are a few strategies that will help you pass on your language with books. Let’s get started raising bilingual readers.

📚Read Aloud Regularly: Set aside time each day for reading sessions in your language. This not only builds language skills but also creates a bonding experience.

📚Choose Language Books (including bilingual). They will still be useful when your child starts reading on his own.

📚Incorporate Cultural Stories: Use books that reflect the culture associated with your language. This can help children develop an appreciation for their heritage and understand the context in which the language is used.

📚Encourage Repetition: Reading the same book multiple times can help reinforce vocabulary and concepts. Children often enjoy familiarity, and repetition aids memory.

📚Discuss the Story: After reading, engage your child in discussions about the story in both languages. Ask questions, encourage them to summarise, or express their thoughts to enhance comprehension and fluency.

📚Create a Language-Rich Environment: Surround your child with books in your language. A diverse library encourages exploration and reinforces language learning naturally.

📚Use Storytelling: Encourage your child to retell stories in their own words. This practice helps them use the language creatively and boosts their confidence.

📚Involve Family Members: If possible, involve family members or friends who speak the language. They can read together, share stories, and provide additional language exposure.

By integrating these practices into daily routines, you can effectively use books to reinforce and pass on your language, helping your children thrive in a bilingual environment.

Message us if need help with book ideas or visit www.letoboggan.com.au

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Festival des enfants francophones – French speaking children’s festival

festival des enfants francophones

Mark your calendars!

On November 2 and 3, L’alliance Francaise in Perth is organising a two-day festival full of fun activities for young French speakers. We are delighted to have been invited to contribute to the festival. Come and have fun in French with activities ran by several wonderful organisations, such as the Alliance Francaise, the Perth French Theatre, Encore, 123 Soleil and us.

More details to follow closer to the dates.

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How you can support small businesses like us?

Supporting small businesses Le toboggan

Small businesses have a large impact in the community. We need your support.

Here are a few ways you can show your support.

– Follow them on social media

– Invite your friends to follow their page

– Recommend them on social media

– Engage with them by liking and/or sharing their posts, tagging a friend and leaving a comment.

– Tell your friends and family about them

– Feedback is highly appreciated, tell your small businesses how you like their products and services

– Attend their events whenever possible

– Plan a visit to their shop

Thank you for support 💜

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2024 International Mother’s language Day

2024 international mother language day - le toboggan

You are invited to celebrate this year’s international mother’s language day by joining us for an amazing international story time.

We will gather on the grounds of the Fremantle Arts Centre on Saturday 17th February 2024 from 3pm.

Thanks to our kind multilingual volunteers from the Multilingual Australia, Goethe Society WA, Arya Hindi Vidyalay and many others, we are able to bring you this fantastic event that celebrates the cultural and linguistic wealth of our communities.

There will be stories read in Italian, German, Hungarian, Bahasa (Indonesian), Hindi, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese.

Free event. No booking required.
Let us know if you would like to contribute your language.
Please share with your communities.

Brought to you by Le Toboggan