C’est le Printemps ! Looking for French spring resources to help your students learn some seasonal French vocabulary? You won’t want to miss these free French spring resources. I’ve got several free French spring resources you can use with your core French or French immersion classes. I’ve also shared some links to resources from other […]
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. […]
15 Upbeat French songs for teens they’ll 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 […]
5 easy tips for 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 […]
Easy to Use French New Year’s Resolutions for Students
How about a fun and easy-to-use French New Year’s resolutions activity to use with your students? I know 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 […]