Persuasive writing is one of those skills that students get once they’ve seen it in action. It’s not enough to explain what a persuasive text is. Kids need models that make them laugh, think, and notice how words can change someone’s mind. That’s why mentor texts in French are such
Learning the properties of liquids and solids is hard enough in most children’s first language. Understanding the states of matter in French adds another layer of complexity. However, it’s a necessary part of the Properties of Liquids and Solids unit. If you’re a little nervous about teaching this unit, don’t
As we get older, we often take our ability to read for granted. We need only look at the page, letting our eyes move along the words, to understand what’s being said. But reading fluency doesn’t come naturally. It takes time and practice. (As I’m sure you know!) Working on
Teaching procedural writing in French presents a fantastic opportunity to get students involved in a fun yet practical way. I’m going through the best French read-alouds for procedural writing below.
Are your students about to start the Heritage and Identity: Changing Family and Community Traditions unit? This Grade 2 Social Studies unit all about traditions, families, and how these things change over time. It’s a fantastic time to explore French books about families and social situations, introducing how families work
Let’s be honest: kids love Halloween. From scary decorations in the neighbourhood to whole libraries of books and movies, Halloween keeps us enthralled. Full ghouls and ghosts and lots of fun scares, Halloween is the best time to get children excited about reading. Literature is packed with all kinds of
French read aloud books should be an integral part of your lesson planning. It’s where the teacher reads a book or text aloud to the students. Doing so helps expand their vocabulary, improve comprehension, and build listening skills. There’s just something special about the shared reading experience. Most teachers include
French books for Pride Month are the perfect way to kick off June! It’s that time of the year again, and here in Canada, Pride Month is just around the corner. It’s easily one of my favorite times of the year, filled with vibrant parades, embracing diversity, and spreading messages
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
When you think about summer, you might feel a wave of relief or perhaps even some desperation! However, not all of our students feel the same way. They might feel sad or anxious about the upcoming change and being out of school. When selecting French books for the end of
We all know that books can be powerful tools! Not only are they fun, but they can reinforce phonics skills, grammar, syntax, and more. But books don’t just fit into your literacy lessons. They can be a great addition to your science lessons! I wanted to specifically share some French
It’s back to school season! With back to school comes lots of new routines and establishing expectations. During my morning meeting and other parts of my day, I have a few French read aloud books I like to use. They are a perfect segway into the school year, help me
Are you looking for French Christmas books to read with your class, but you’re not sure where to start? I compiled a list of French Christmas read alouds that my students love and I’m sure yours will too.
I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to find great French books that I can read during my science lessons. I found the Ma vie de … series and I’ve never looked back. I wish they had more of these on other bugs and animals! These books
