Ever start using French writing prompts with your beginners only to realize that they just don’t want to write? There are several reasons why beginning French students won’t write, but that doesn’t mean you can get them writing with well-designed French writing prompts. If you want to help your beginning students write more often and […]
Fun French Halloween Worksheets
Halloween-time in French class can be so much fun with easy-to-use French Halloween worksheets! My students always love my seasonal activities, because it’s such a fun break from the everyday lessons we do. With the right French Halloween activities, you can have seasonal fun without a lot of planning! When I was a high school […]
6 Great French Songs for la Rentrée
Looking for some new French songs for la rentrée ? If you’ve been following along for any period of time, then you know that I love using French songs as as way to teach vocabulary, verbs, and to start off conversations with my more-advanced French students. If you’re looking to use more French songs in […]
5 Easy Ways to Build Relationships With Students
As a teacher, you know how important it is to build relationships with students. Creating strong relationships with your students helps them feel more comfortable in the classroom, but a good teacher-student relationship also encourages them to learn and grow. Making connections with a room full of unfamiliar faces can be a daunting task, particularly […]
5 Easy Ways to Build Classroom Community
As French teachers, one of our primary goals is to help our students feel comfortable and confident speaking and learning the language. However, it’s important to remember that students won’t be able to reach their full potential if they don’t feel like they’re part of a supportive community. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps […]
