When February rolls around, it’s so much fun to celebrate with la Chandeleur activities in French class or after school in a French club! Not only do students LOVE to eat, but it’s the perfect time to teach some French culture, practice a little reading comprehension, and learn some new vocabulary students won’t see in […]
9 ways to help struggling students in the French classroom
Learning French can be a lot of fun, but it’s a really challenging experience for some students. They may find it hard to stay motivated, or they may just not be that interested in French in the first place. As their teachers, it’s so important that we identify these struggles early and offer targeted support […]
2 Fun and engaging French Christmas activities
Looking for French Christmas activities you can do when students are having trouble focusing? We all know that the days leading up to winter break can be challenging! Students don’t want to sit and focus, and they just want to do some fun activities that mix things up a little bit. Maybe you’re already planning […]
Brain Breaks in French Class: Fun Ways to Boost Learning
Brain Breaks in French class are so important! Why? Learning a new language can be SO mentally taxing. Whether we’re teaching immersion or core French, we are asking students to think (or try to) in another language. Combine that with nervousness about speaking, pronunciation struggles, and don’t forget grammar, and students can get overwhelmed pretty […]
French Diwali resources to increase cultural awareness
Looking for French Diwali resources for your core or immersion classes? You’re in the right place! If you’ve been around here for a while, then you know that I love seasonal resources as a way to teach vocabulary with meaningful activities. It’s even better when those seasonal resources can help your students understand a bit […]
