It’s back to school time, and at a lot of schools, this means Open House Night. As a secondary teacher, I always felt rushed during Open House, because the schedule often demanded that parents visit many teachers. I repeated myself several times, met tons of parents, and left totally exhausted. I’m a natural introvert, so […]
French Reading Comprehension Strategies
Learning to read in French doesn’t have to be intimidating, and neither does teaching French reading comprehension. With effective reading strategies, students will gain the confidence and skills to read French texts on their own. Whether I was an FSL teacher or a French immersion teacher, reading comprehension was always a big part of the […]
8 tips for introverted teachers
Teaching is a rewarding and amazing job. Working with young people, teaching a subject we love, and teaching kids to love learning is a huge task to take on, but it’s so worth it. It’s never an easy job, but when you’re an introverted teacher, the constant stimulation can be a real challenge. It’s really […]
Students with slow processing speed
I’m Mom to a little one at home who is very bright. He understands things well, remembers everything with such clarity, and scores very high on assignments and even standardized tests. He is also so much slower than the other kids. It takes so much longer for him to get work done. He needs directions […]
Teaching French reflexive verbs
Teaching French reflexive verbs is one of my favorite grammar topics. It’s so important, because students need to understand the placement and use of pronouns. It’s so fun, because they can act out their morning routines. However, it can also be so confusing for them when they want to use possessive adjectives instead of […]
