Numbers in French: Counting 1-100 with Fun
French numbers can feel quirky—soixante-dix (70) literally means “sixty-ten”—but playful practice unlocks the pattern quickly. Use songs, movement, and smart tech to make every chiffre stick.
Why Mastering Numbers Matters
• Opens everyday phrases: age, price, time.
• Builds a scaffold for future math lessons in French immersion.
• Boosts listening precision for similar-sounding words (deux vs. douze).
Step-by-Step Number Journey
- 1-10 Rhythm Chant – Clap beats for each number; swap to foot taps when repeating backward.
- 11-20 Echo Song – Sing two-line verses: onze, douze… echo back.
- 21-60 Skip-Count Hopscotch – Draw squares, yell multiples of ten while hopping.
- Tricky 70-99 Story Hack – Turn “70 = 60+10” into comic strips; soixante-dix is a superhero teaming up with dix.
- Celebrate 100 – Shout cent and toss confetti (or paper bits) to mark the milestone.
Short bursts—10 minutes, five times a week—outperform weekend cram sessions.
Dinolingo Power-Ups
Start with one mini-lesson from the Dinolingo French course to hear native pronunciation and see visual number cards animate on screen.
• 40 000+ interactive videos & songs cover counting games, number rhymes, and math-crossword challenges.
• The Parent Dashboard tracks pronunciation accuracy and unlocks a surprise badge every time your child masters a new tens set (10, 20, 30…).
• Offline worksheets in the printable kit pair dot-to-dot pictures with French numerals for screen-free fun.
• Motivate bigger goals with Dinolingo awards & rewards collectible certificates that arrive as PDFs you can frame on the study wall.
Micro-Games to Reinforce Numbers
• Number Detective – Hide numeral cards around the house; give French clues (Il est sous la table).
• Snack Math – Count grapes en français, then eat them.
• Minute Challenge – How high can you count in 60 seconds? Track the record on the badge board.
Quick Reference: The Quirky Sixties-Nineties
| French | Math Breakdown | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 70 – soixante-dix | 60 + 10 | Imagine “six-ten” teaming up with 10 |
| 80 – quatre-vingts | 4 × 20 | Picture 4 pizzas sliced into 20 pieces |
| 90 – quatre-vingt-dix | (4 × 20) + 10 | “Pizza party adds 10 cupcakes” |
Visual mnemonics help kids bypass initial confusion.
Final Thoughts
Counting in French gets easy when you combine rhythm, visuals, and gamified rewards. Mix Dinolingo’s interactive lessons with household games, and soixante-dix will roll off the tongue faster than you can say cent!
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