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6 Simple Ways to Practice French Reading Fluency

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

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Computer image with Scratch coding on the screen.

How to Teach Scratch Coding in Grade 3

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

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Two worksheets for learning in what order to teach the French alphabet including letter sounds and syllables.

In What Order Should I Teach French Alphabet Sounds?

Ever wonder how to teach kids to read in French? Just like English, students can’t read unless they know their French letter sounds. This raises another question: how to teach the alphabet in French. The obvious approach might seem to go in ‘alphabetical order’ – from start to finish. But

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How to teach prepositions in French to primary students with posters and personal dictionaries

How to Teach French Prepositions in 6 Easy Ways

Prepositions are words that show relationships in space, time, and logic. Even in English, some students may not be familiar with the concept, though they might know some basic prepositions. Learning how to teach French prepositions, therefore, may be students’ first introduction to the term. Unlike other aspects of language,

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What is French phonological awareness and why is it important to teach?

What is French Phonological Awareness? 5 Essential Reading Skills

Heard of phonological awareness? It’s become a big issue in Canadian education as school boards put a stronger emphasis on teaching aligned with the science of reading. Rather than relying on traditional techniques, the boards want an evidence-based approach to teaching. Unless you have a background in language acquisition and

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French vocabulary games that you can play with any vocab list

8 Easy French Vocabulary Games You Can Play with Any List

French Vocabulary Games can make the process of learning challenging French vocabulary words enjoyable. Traditional methods like endless repetition and rote learning may help students memorize, but they lack the element of fun and fail to encourage practical use of the words in creative thinking. Admittedly, as a French teacher,

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8 ways to use French read alouds in your classroom. From mentor texts to subject matter

8 Essential Ways to Use French Read Alouds in the Classroom

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

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