There are so many fun things to do in French class, but it’s really easy to fall into the same pattern. I’ve got some favorite activities for French class that have really helped me keep students engaged over the years. It feels safe when we know just what to do, but it’s always fun […]
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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. […]
Fun French Halloween activities
I love teaching using French Halloween activities as a fun way to mix up my lessons! It’s is my favorite holiday, and there are so many ways to have fun in French class during the Halloween season. Here are some of my favorite French Halloween activities. 1. Use this Halloween write the room activity and […]
Quick and easy French speaking activity for beginners
I know how hard it is to get beginning French students speaking, and I’m always looking for meaningful new ways for students to practice. Over my years as a teacher, I have had to vary my activities to meet the needs of my students, but this doesn’t always mean creating a brand-new French speaking activity. […]
Movement in the classroom
Looking for ways to add movement to your classroom? Maybe you remember when you were in school and you sat for most of the day, listening to teachers talk. I used to go to the restroom during class just to have a reason to move around. Obviously, as teachers, we want our students focused, we […]
5 fun fall ideas for French class
Need some French fall teaching ideas? Do you love fall? Me too! I love the clean smell of the air and the sound of the leaves crunching under my feet. I love camping and bonfires, trick-or-treating with my son and taking long hikes. Everything about it seems re-energizing and relaxing and cozy at the same […]
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 […]
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 […]