Scoot is one of my all-time favorite games to play in French class! Students get to move, it’s fast-paced, and it makes reviewing for tests and quizzes so much more fun! If you need to review French vocabulary or practice verb conjugation with your classes, this is a great replacement for a worksheet. Here’s how […]
Teaching the futur simple
Teaching the French futur simple is probably my favorite unit of all. The grammar is a little easier for kids to understand, and we love to play fun games in class. Plus, it’s so much fun to talk about the future! Kids imagine what their lives will be like, and that is always a ton […]
Books to Read in French Immersion
French immersion students need exposure to a lot of different books, but more importantly, they need to be offered highly interesting texts that make reading fun! Not all kids love to read, but we know that reading is an amazing way to acquire new vocabulary and see grammar and idiomatic expressions in context. By providing […]
Distance learning for French classes
We are just starting up our second week of distance learning. As a mom, it’s been interesting. We have these cute cat assistants who don’t understand when school is in session, my dining room table has been taken over by math books, manipulatives and graphic organizers, and we are already struggling to complete work on […]
Supporting students during distance learning
I’m sitting here right now trying to navigate the new distance learning that so many of us are using at the moment. As a mom, I’m figuring out how to teach my little one for the next month (or two or three). As an educator, I’m talking to a lot of teachers about how to […]
How to deal with challenging parents
We’ve all been there. Something is happening at school, and you have to contact a parent. Sometimes, we call home and work out a plan very easily, but there are times when we have to deal with challenging parents. It can be intimidating, but you can effectively communicate with difficult parents with the right strategies. […]
French songs teens love
I love listening to music in class! It’s a great way to get kids engaged, and students love hearing new music. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite French songs for teens, plus a few that have been recommended by other French teachers. I avoid songs with bad words or mentions of alcohol, kissing, and […]
Teaching the passé composé
Teaching the passé composé is one of my favorite French units. There is so much to cover, but suddenly, students are not stuck in the present tense. It really opens up what we can talk about with our students. As they learn the passé composé, I sense a certain relief when they find more freedom […]
New Year’s Resolutions for students
Starting back after winter break is always so stressful. There is so much to do, sunlight is scarce, and students have been home for weeks. I like to ease back into teaching with a few activities that really help students regroup and get ready for the new year. These New Year’s Resolutions for students are […]
Favorite activities for French class
There are so many fun things to do in French class, but it’s really easy to fall into the same pattern. It feels safe when we know just what to do, but it’s always fun to mix things up, right? I’ve got some favorite activities for French class that have really helped me keep […]
