Trois+Souris+Peintres

During the summer term of 2008, pupils in class 4 (Y2) enjoyed using the story 'Trois Souris Peintres' in their French lessons. The children were able to access a variety of activities based on the text, which included card games, finger rhymes and art projects. A striking hall display was created using the paintings produced by each of the pupils.  

Why not see if you can [|reconstruct the book cover] by playing this on-line game? You can alter the amount of puzzle pieces by clicking on the + and - signs to make the activity as easy or as difficult as you choose. If you need to remind yourself what the book cover actually looks like, then simply click on the 'modèle' button!

Or you could print off a black and white copy of the book cover to colour in yourself at home. 

Now here's a selection of Youtube videos that will help you to understand what the three primary colours are and how they can be combined together in different ways to produce the secondary colours. There are two practical demonstrations as well as three songs to learn. Why not print off the words so you can practise at home?

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And here is a worksheet you can print off at home and colour in to show that you understand how to make the secondary colours of purple, green and orange.

Finally, whilst on the subject of mice, here is a karaoke style sing-along video of the traditional French children's song 'Une souris verte.'

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