There is nothing on earth like first year teacher tired. Well, maybe new mom tired. They both left me asleep on my floor (hardwood) in front of the fireplace many times. Both left me passed out asleep on books. Both left me so tired I didn’t know what I was doing half of the time. […]
Fun French games for the classroom
I love making French games for the classroom, because we all love to have fun in French class, right? I’ve had times where my students were bored with the grammar we were doing. Sometimes, they just don’t think it’s as fun to conjugate verbs as I do. If you feel like you want to mix […]
Teacher self care with exercise
Teacher self care is so important! As much as we love what we do, the days can wear the strongest of us down. I have been worn down often myself. For a while, what kept me going was candy, coffee, and going out with friends. Then, I added being a mom to my list. It is […]
6 Easy French speaking strategies for immersion and FSL
I love being a foreign language teacher! I love that my students can communicate in another language. More importantly, I love that they can SPEAK French. Those first moments when students are speaking French to communicate their thoughts and needs are such big moments for them! That means French speaking activities are SO important! Due […]
French music we love!
Music in French class is so much fun! Want to find some fun, new French music to play for your students? Keep reading to find a playlist of French songs to play in class! I’ve been teaching for 12 years now, and I have to admit that I am not always fun. Or interesting. Sometimes, […]
