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 […]
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Distance learning support
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 […]
Free French spring resources
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 […]
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 […]
10 French songs for fall
These French songs for fall are a fun way to bring some seasonal vocabulary into your classroom this autumn. Below, you’ll find a list of songs with links to some of my favorite fall-themed chansons to use in your French class. Just click any link to find the video at Youtube. These French songs for […]
9 Great French Songs for Spring
Looking for some French songs for spring? Bring some springtime joy into your French class with these spring-themed songs. I’ve started with songs for the youngest kids and added a few for older students. I love finding new French songs, and from the popularity of this post with a few of my favorite French songs, […]
7 Easy French Club Activities Students Love!
Want to start an after school French club at your school? Need some French club activities for your existing 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 […]
French songs for secondary
It’s la rentrée so I thought it might be time to share more of my favorite French songs! Starting back to school is exciting, because it’s a fresh start, but it’s also really challenging, because it means starting all over again. Having new French students in your class means teaching classroom expectations, learning names, creating […]
8 Fun Year End Activities for French
I’m always searching for new year end activities for French class because there are so many changes to class schedules right before the year ends, right? It’s great to have some fun ideas on hand for those sudden changes. Sometimes you have finals at the end of the year, so you’re reviewing for a test. […]