Le répertoire de comptines et de chansons en maternelle: quelles langues, quelles cultures?

This paper explores how far the linguistic and cultural diversity of French society is reflected in the rhymes and songs used in pre-elementary classes. The cultural and linguistic universe of the children can bridge the gap between school and the families, nurture the school cultural background and contribute to learning. A survey in three schools shows that French primary teachers may not be aware of these possibilities. This leads us to consider some training tools that could be helpful.