I realize that this might be the first time you ever get to do Scholastic. Ordering from Scholastic is completely optional, but I have found that it gets kids really excited about reading, so I provide the forms every month. Here's an explanation of how it works and how to interpret the French catalogue.
Here's what you do:
1. Look through the catalogues and decide what you would like to purchase. Note the item number.
2. Turn to the order form at the back of each catalogue. Find the items you wanted using the item number, and make sure the titles match up.
3. There are about 5 different columns showing different prices. The pink one is for Ontario, so we always use the price in that column. Circle the price for the item you want. (If you are ordering more than one copy of an item, make a note of how many you would like.)
4. Add up the total cost and the total number of items (this really helps me know that I haven't missed anything when reading your order) and write them in the two boxes at the bottom.
5. Write a cheque, made out to Scholastic Canada Ltd., for the total amount of all orders OR find exact change. Online parent pay is also set up. If you use this option, please let me know - you do not have to send in any money.
6. If not ordering online, send in the order form with your payment by the due date (see to-do list). An envelope or zip lock bag is perfect.
The books usually arrive within 2 weeks, and I will distribute them at the end of the day with the original order forms.
I have found Scholastic prices to be very reasonable, often cheaper than in stores. Plus, when our class order is large enough, we sometimes earn free books for our class library!
The Club de Lecture catalogue is the only French book catalogue, and it serves a very large age range. You will notice that in the left margin of each two-page spread is a level. The first two-page spread is labeled "Lecteurs Débutants" - that's us! Of course, you are welcome to purchase whatever you like - there's no harm in children looking at books they cannot yet read. However, if you are looking for books with words that your kinder student can start to guess or sound out, you will want to stick to the first few pages. There are always books that fit the theme of the season, and audio-books, that are great for any age.
Children are welcome to bring their French books to school - please make sure they are labeled!
Hope this helps you navigate the Scholastic catalogues a little bit. I have also posted two links to Scholastic sites in the language section to the right.
Happy reading!