As French teachers, we all know how important it is for students to be speaking French in class. It’s essential for building oral fluency, expanding vocabulary, and improving their writing skills. After all, if they don’t have the words to say what they want, how can they write it? But
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
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
Engage your primary students with fun French Easter activities! From crafts and games to literacy and math packs, explore creative ways to celebrate.
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 explore French phoneme manipulation, including addition, subtraction, and substitution and how you should teach these concepts to your students. Teaching your students to learn new words French words is challenging. Simply being able to spell out the letters isn’t the same as saying the word aloud. Thankfully, you can
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
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,
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
Teaching writing in French is always a challenge. Unlike vocab lessons or reading activities, where the lessons are set, writing is a much more personal activity. Yet, my previous tactic was to provide the students with a writing prompt and hope they did a good job. It worked – sort
Setting up French Early Finishers Activities in the classroom can be a game-changer, particularly when utilising task cards. These tools are not just a way to keep students engaged; they double as valuable educational resources. By incorporating task cards, students who finish their work early can continue to learn and
Your French Literacy Block is arguably one of the most important aspects of your day at school. I hear over and over from teachers who are worried they’re not planning their French block well and are looking for tips on how to break it down. Remember, it’s not about cramming
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,
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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