With speaking a second language boosting brain power, helping you concentrate better, and teaching children how to express an idea in more than one way, supporting children in their pursuit of a second language is a no-brainer. But if you’re anything like me (and countless other French teachers), you’re constantly
Seasonal activities are a fun way to introduce new vocabulary and strengthen students’ literacy skills. Especially when working with French Immersion students, a theme can add context to new words and create meaning – which helps with language acquisition! I want to share five of my favourite French spring activities
You spend hours gathering and organizing supplies for students. But what about your teaching supplies?! My favourite way to store my frequently used teaching supplies is inside a teacher toolbox. You can store it on your desk or in a part of the room that you frequent so that everything
Drawing might seem like a silly skill, but it can have big benefits for students! Directed drawings are a great way to teach early drawing skills. It fosters creativity and is great for fine motor practice. I often hear students complain that they want to draw something, but that they
Discover the transformative power of French read aloud books about mental health. There is a lot of power in reading. Not only do French read alouds help students learn new vocabulary and strengthen their language skills, but they also address important themes. Mental health is becoming a common (and important)
We all know the importance of using French read alouds in the classroom, especially when teaching narrative writing. But French narrative writing mentor texts can be hard to find! I’ve compiled a list of French children’s books I love using when teaching narrative writing in French to my students, and
If you’ve been looking French phonological awareness activities, you’ve come to the right place! When you’re planning your small group phonics instruction, it’s easy to feel like you’re running out of ideas. I want to pass along some of my favourite activities for French literacy centres so you can explicitly
I don’t know about you, but I find that those last few weeks before winter break can just drag on and on! Students are getting restless in their seats, and your patience is wearing. This is the perfect opportunity to use fun French Christmas activities that engage students while also
The beginning of the school year is a fantastic time to build French vocabulary. Your French Daily and seasonal changes unit is the perfect way to introduce simple vocabulary in your classroom. Your grade one students can easily connect to their prior knowledge, which is important when learning a second
I’ve talked before about how to set up your French sound wall, but what do you do once it’s put together? And why are they so important to your literacy instruction? The last thing you want to do is put it up in your classroom and then never use it.
French task cards have been around for a while and for good reason. They are a great way to review material. However, they can get a little stale if you use them the same way in your classroom all the time. To keep things fresh, I suggest changing up your
As much as I dread seeing the back-to-school area in stores during the summer, I get pretty excited about teacher supplies once the school year arrives. The smell of fresh Expo markers and the feel of crisp Post-It notes is like heaven. As you’re preparing for back to school, I
Getting students to engage in narrative writing in French can be a challenge, but it is possible to get students to spend more time on writing. How many times has this happened to you? You teach a French writing lesson and then send students to work independently. Two minutes later,
The first day of school can bring a lot of different feelings: excitement, anticipation, nerves, and curiosity. Having fun French back to school activities for the first day of school can help students (and even teachers) open up, feel comfortable, and begin to ease those first-day jitters. Here are five
During the back to school season, it’s exciting to think about the new students you’ll meet and how the year will go. I want to share some of my favourite Cricut projects for the classroom to help you prepare for next year! Most of your time will be spent in
