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 […]
Free French spring resources
Spring is getting close! A few early flowers have popped up in my yard, the days are getting longer, and warmer days are on the way! If you’re looking to add some spring-themed fun to your class this year, you won’t want to miss these free French spring resources. I’ve got several free spring-themed resources […]
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. […]
