the piri-piri lexicon

I did a thing, but let's get re-acquainted first. Hi, I am Annabelle, a 40-something mother of two, lover of all things culture, diveristy, travel and food. I have lived in 4 different countr...

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Almost two years ago now, my family and I were embarking on a big transition. We were leaving Germany and moving to Portugal. Although our move was entirely desired, it was a little precipitated ...

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You are moving? How exciting! Now what?  MOVING ABROAD (or not), can be a very daunting process for kids. Like any other transition in their life, it can feel overwhelming and they may strugg...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2022/05/10-tips-for-smooth-transition-moving.html

In this article, you will find our full itinerary with places to see, where to eat, where to stay, fun things to do with children and more tips to plan YOUR FAMILY HOLIDAY IN THE AZORES. The w...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2019/06/3-weeks-in-azores-with-kids-itinerary.html

When I think of Epiphany, I think of galette des rois. But did you know there are different types of galettes? Yes, the flaky pastry filled with almonds is not the most common galette in all ...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2022/01/les-galettes-des-rois-different-cakes.html

Like many, looking for anti-racism resources for my kids, I started by looking for books with non-white characters. The thing is while my kids read in English, as a bilingual family, I also wante...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2021/11/authentic-diverse-french-childrens.html

When I was little, I loved yoga. I practised yoga for many years as a child and teenager. As an adult, this has helped me tremendously with relaxation techniques, in particular. So when I heard ...

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If you have been living under a rock for the past few months or if you don't follow me on social media, you may not know about this yet. I am now a published author for something beyond academic ...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2021/11/book-release-how-to-raise-global-citizen.html

I think reading is one of the most important thing you can do with your child, whatever age they are. We started reading bedtime stories to our daughter when she was 6-months old. She started 'r...

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Si vous habitez dans le Grand Est de la France ou un pays germanophone, vous connaissez surement la Saint Martin. La Saint-Martin est célébrée le 11 novembre en souvenir de saint Martin. L...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2021/11/chansons-pour-la-st-martin.html

Cork: a buoyant light brown substance obtained from the outer layer of the bark of the cork oak.  What is cork? Did you know cork originated from the bark of a tree? Before I learnt all ab...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2021/10/10-fun-facts-about-cork.html

Dear Germany, I am going to be brutally honest and blunt here (German-style). Oh the irony! Please don’t get offended and don’t take it personally!  I have wanted to leave you for a ...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2021/07/leaving-letter-to-germany.html

Below: 10+ books about moving home and/or country for kids. As we embark on our very own moving journey, I have found books to be a great conversation starter with my own children. Whether they...

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In this article, first and early reader book series for young children to learn to read in French. Finding books for children to first read independently can be quite tricky. You need books tha...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2021/02/first-reader-book-series-in-french.html

Are you looking for gift ideas for children who speak French as a minority language? Or maybe you are a French-speaking family living abroad and need to bring in a bit of France into your househo...

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Here are a few very simple ideas, resources and activities to get you going with learning about Japan at home (or in the classroom). Our kids favourite part was the origami making. This art...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2020/11/learn-about-japan-with-kids-activities.html

Anyone in your family being raised learning more than one language? Maybe you would like to send something to someone abroad who speaks a different language? Most gift guides out there are...

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We have recently spent a few days learning about different countries around the world. Our first stop, to my daughter's request, was Madagascar in Eastern Africa. Here are a few ideas, resources ...

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The German school bag: Schulranzen is a real rite of passage in every German child's journey to school. As a foreigner, I was shocked by their price and their almost mandatory nature. Here is a l...

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A pandemic journal for kids to write about their thoughts, experiences, life, fears, and hopes during lockdowns, self-isolation, sheltering in place policies around the world. Miss 10 and I...

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Are you on lockdown or confinement? Are you looking for things to do with the kids while stuck at home? Do your children speak/learn French? I have tried to list as many resources for different a...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2020/04/resources-for-learning-at-home-in-french.html

Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, is renowned worldwide for its Port wine cellars. While it is possible to take the kids to visit them, there is plenty more to see and do. Below we ...

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Are you tired of listening to the same song over and over again? How about diversifying your children's Christmas playlist? Or maybe your children are multilingual and you are looking for more Fr...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2019/12/10-children-songs-in-french-for.html

Graphic novels can get a bad reputation as some adults think they are just images and don't count as serious reading. However, experts have widely disagreed on this and many point to the benefits...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2019/08/20-graphic-novels-in-french-for-young.html

I have very fond memories of writing a secret journal when I was younger. And I have been encouraging my girl to write journals when we travel. That seemed to work well. But, until a few weeks ag...

https://www.thepiripirilexicon.com/2019/11/journals-for-kids-we-love.html