There’s something magical about watching a plant grow from a single seed. One moment, it’s this tiny, innocuous object; the next, it’s sprouting, growing, and maturing. It’s hard not to see parallels with my students. But it’s not just a metaphor. Students always enjoy getting involved with plant experiments. It’s
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
If you’ve been keeping up with the Ontario curriculum, you’ve probably noticed that coding is popping up everywhere—in both science and math. It’s not just a standalone topic anymore; it’s supposed to be integrated right into your units. Here’s the catch: if your students don’t know how to code, it’s
Some schools are blessed with a large quantity of science resources. There are beakers and microscopes, gadgets and gizmos. Other schools, unfortunately, aren’t quite so lucky. But you can get an affordable, fun, and educational bunch of science resources for the classroom from Amazon. I’ve put together a list of
If you’re like me, you probably felt a wave of anxiety when you realized coding was being added to the curriculum. I had no idea how I was going to teach it! The idea of teaching coding in Grade 2 seemed so complex. But we can do hard things! I
Sometimes, the best way for your young students to learn is through hands-on activities. In fact, studies show that students learn a significant amount in ‘active learning’ environments, and children retain 75% of the information they practice when they learn. Put simply, hands-on learning leads to better retention rates and
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
When it comes to science units, nothing is better than reinforcing concepts with engaging air and water experiments! That’s why I wanted to share a few experiments you could use with your air and water in the environment unit. These science experiments require limited materials and can be completed in
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
In 2022, coding was added to the Ontario Science Curriculum. If you’re like me, you found the prospect daunting! I’d never taught coding before, and I’d definitely never learned to code. It was completely new. I did a lot of research on how to teach coding, and I played around
Looking for some hands-on activities for your French states of matter unit? I want to share with you five engaging activities that you can use with your elementary students. Several of these experiments come from my French Properties of Solids and Liquids unit. You can find many more states of
I love teaching grade two science with my French students. It has the best curriculum! I especially love the simple machines French science unit. Simple machines can be a little boring for grade two students, but with the right materials, you can put together a fun and engaging unit. You
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
