As a Core French teacher, you know that it can be tough to keep your students engaged in learning vocabulary. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this blog post, we will discuss six fun and engaging French vocabulary games that will help your students learn and remember new words. So without further ado, […]
Thanksgiving resources for French class
Thanksgiving is a time when many of us give thanks for all we have. For French students, it is also a great opportunity to learn common Thanksgiving foods. If you are a French teacher, I have compiled some Thanksgiving resources that will help you teach your students about this holiday. Here are some of my […]
No-prep French listening activity
Want a fun no-prep French listening activity to get students up and moving during la rentrée? We need to get students back to speaking and listening in French. The movement of this activity is great for keeping students engaged! During la rentrée (and all throughout the year) 4 corners is my favorite activity! You can […]
French classroom decor
Looking for French classroom decor ideas? You’re in the right place! As a long-time core and immersion teacher who has moved classrooms SO many times, I can say that I have spent a LOT of time decorating my classroom! While decorations are fun, and they definitely make your classroom prettier, they need to be […]
Hands-on learning for French class
Using hands-on learning activities in your French class is a fun way to get students engaged! Kinesthetic learners who learn best by movement will benefit from activities that are tailored to their specific learning style. Because the activities are often so much more engaging than paper/pencil tasks, your other students will love the activities, too! […]
French summer teaching resources
Looking for French summer teaching resources? Summer is getting close! I love seasonal activities, because I think they are a fun way to introduce French vocabulary that students might not learn elsewhere. They are also such a good way to keep students engaged when they are excited about an upcoming break. Whether it’s a fun […]
My favorite French Youtube channels
Looking for some new French Youtube channels to help your core French or French immersion students? Here are some of my favorite channels for French learners. I would not recommend sending students to the pagse on their own, because although I have not seen any inappropriate content, I think it’s always a really good idea to […]
Ideas for Teaching French verbs
Need ideas for teaching French verbs that students will actually like? Teaching French verbs doesn’t have to be boring! Students don’t always like conjugating verbs, but they need written practice as much as they need to practice speaking. Here are a few of my favorite ways to practice French verbs. 1. Practice speaking from the […]
How to engage secondary French students
Need some easy ways to engage your French students? One of the best ways I have found to get my students engaged and excited about learning is to add movement. There are so many ways to do this from playing games or doing cooperative learning activities to just moving to specific areas in the classroom […]
Block scheduling teaching strategies
es Does your school use block scheduling? Maybe you’re a pro at it and you love it. Maybe you’re like me and you could use some block scheduling teaching strategies for your French class. Since I started teaching French in 2004, I’ve taught in schools with all types of schedules. Mostly, I’ve taught a schedule […]
