Teaching girls and boys together can be tricky. It has been thoroughly researched and proven many times that boys and girls do, in general, have some distinct learning differences. As all students have their own distinct learning styles, the needs of boys and girls can be quite different. When I wanted to know how to […]
French Christmas activities
When Christmas-time rolls around, it’s always fun to have a lot of activities to teach seasonal vocabulary. When I taught FSL in a high school, I had four levels of French to teach, which meant I wanted materials I could use with all my levels. My French Christmas activity bundle is full of engaging […]
Teaching with anxiety
Teachers have a tendency to worry a bit much, to work too hard, to plan too much, to want everything to be just right. Everyone gets a little worried sometimes. We all have things that stress us out, and this is a normal biological response. For some of us, though, that stress never goes away, because […]
French club activities and ideas
Want to start an after school French club at your school? Need some activities for your existing French club? Taking on any new task can be daunting, but it’s not as hard as you think! As with any new venture, you’ll most likely need to run it by your administrator first, so before you […]
Fall freebies for French
Fall is here! Cooler days, falling leaves, homecoming, and Halloween are amazing, but shorter days and lots of activities can make for tired teachers. These fall freebies for your French class can help save you some time and energy. 🙂 A little seasonal fun can liven things up a bit and might be just the […]
