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La Toussaint French Lesson Plans: Fun & Easy October Activities for the French Classroom

September 8, 2025 Elise Gonin

La Toussaint (All Saints’ Day) is a meaningful French holiday celebrated on November 1st. Families in France visit cemeteries, decorate graves with chrysanthemums, and honor loved ones who have passed. For teachers, La Toussaint is also the perfect chance to bring French culture into the classroom while practicing vocabulary, writing, speaking, and cultural comparisons.

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Canadian Thanksgiving / L’Action de grâce: French Gratitude Activities for the Classroom

September 6, 2025 Elise Gonin

Canadian Thanksgiving—also known as L’Action de grâce—is the perfect opportunity to bring both cultural learning and gratitude into your French classroom. Beyond teaching seasonal vocabulary, this holiday allows students to reflect on thankfulness, community, and traditions en français.

Whether you teach Core French, Immersion, or FLES, incorporating French Thanksgiving activities can build language skills, encourage social-emotional learning, and brighten your classroom with festive fall displays.

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French Fall Bulletin Board Ideas for Halloween, La Toussaint, and l’Action de grâce

September 4, 2025 Elise Gonin

Looking for French fall bulletin board ideas that combine seasonal décor with rich cultural learning? Fall is the perfect time to decorate your classroom while connecting students to French Halloween activities, La Toussaint traditions, and l’Action de grâce / French Thanksgiving celebrations.Here are three engaging French classroom décor resources that will make your bulletin boards festive, meaningful, and interactive all season long.

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Spooky but Safe: Free Halloween Vocabulary Activity in French

September 2, 2025 Elise Gonin

Halloween is the perfect time to add some festive fun to your French classroom! Students love the playful spirit of October, and practicing Halloween vocabulary in French is an easy way to keep them engaged. To help you get started, I’ve created a free French Halloween template where students design and label their own Halloween costume. It’s a creative, low-prep activity that makes vocabulary practice more interactive and memorable.

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10 Fun and Easy French Halloween Activities for the Classroom

September 2, 2025 Elise Gonin

Here are 10 fun and easy activities you can use this October and November—perfect for connecting French Halloween with cultural traditions like La Toussaint and even French Thanksgiving.

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How to Start a French Club Without Adding More to Your Plate

August 11, 2025 Elise Gonin

Want to start a French club at your school without adding more stress to your schedule? These easy, low-prep French club ideas are perfect for busy teachers! From simple meeting structures to student-led activities and engaging virtual field trips to Francophone countries, you’ll find practical tips to make French club fun, cultural, and stress-free.

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French Fall Bell Work: Easy Question du Jour Activities for October

August 10, 2025 Elise Gonin

If you’re a French teacher looking for an easy, engaging, and effective way to keep students learning from the very first minute of class, French fall bell work is the perfect solution. My October bell work resource combines the best of French daily warm up activities with the classic question du jour approach—helping students review and reinforce their French skills from day one. Whether you teach in person or online, this set has you covered with a digital versionand two printable formats for ultimate flexibility.

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How to Decorate Your French Classroom for Back to School on a Budget: Top French Classroom Decor Ideas

August 3, 2025 Elise Gonin

How to Decorate Your French Classroom for Back to School on a Budget: Top French Classroom Decor Ideas

Decorating your French classroom for the new school year doesn’t have to break the bank! With some creativity and smart planning, you can create a warm, inviting, and culturally rich space that inspires your students — all while sticking to a tight budget. Whether you teach Core French, French Immersion, or beginner-level classes, these French classroom decor ideas will help you prepare for a successful back to school French season without overspending.

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How to Build Community and Engagement in Your French Club: Social Media, Fundraisers, and More

August 3, 2025 Elise Gonin

How to Build Community and Engagement in Your French Club: Social Media, Fundraisers, and More

Starting a French club is an exciting way to bring students together around a shared love of the French language and culture. But to keep your French club thriving, it’s essential to build a strong sense of community and keep members engaged throughout the year. In this post, you’ll discover practical ideas and strategies—including social media, fundraising, and community service—that help your French club stay active, motivated, and connected.

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10+ Must-Follow French Teacher Blogs for Core French and French Immersion Classrooms

July 25, 2025 Elise Gonin

Looking for fresh ideas, engaging activities, and real inspiration for your French classroom? Whether you’re teaching Core French, French Immersion, or beginner to advanced levels, this roundup of 10+ incredible French teacher blogs is your new go-to guide. These blogs are created by passionate educators who share creative lesson plans, printable resources, Francophone culture projects, grammar support, and tips for student engagement — all designed to help you save time and teach with confidence.

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Back to School Ice Breakers for French Class That Include Differentiation for All Levels

July 7, 2025 Elise Gonin

The back to school season is the perfect time to set the tone for a successful year in your French classes. One of the best ways to welcome students and create a positive classroom environment is through engaging French ice breakers that incorporate differentiation. Differentiation ensures that students of all proficiency levels feel included and confident from day one.

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What to Do on the First Day of French Class (No Matter What You Teach

July 6, 2025 Elise Gonin

Whether you're teaching French 1 or French 4, Core French or Immersion, middle school or elementary—one thing is universal: the first day is never easy. In this post, I'm sharing a flexible, no-stress guide to what actually matters on day one, plus activity ideas that work across levels and teaching contexts. Whether you're a new teacher or a veteran looking to refresh your approach, this is for you.

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Why 250+ Teachers Love This Back to School French Activity

July 6, 2025 Elise Gonin

Looking for a meaningful, no-prep French activity to kick off the school year? Whether you're teaching Core French, French Immersion, or a mixed-level class, this differentiated, bilingual resource has everything you need to start strong—and it’s already been used and loved by over 250 teachers worldwide!

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5 No-Prep French Activities for the First Week of School

July 6, 2025 Elise Gonin

Here are 5 no-prep back to school French activities that are perfect for your beginner French class. These activities require little to no printing, work with all levels, and help you start building community and routines right away.

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Creative French Bulletin Board Ideas for Back to School

July 6, 2025 Elise Gonin

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to refresh your classroom and set the tone for a year full of curiosity, culture, and creativity. One of the easiest ways to do that? A French bulletin board that’s both educational and engaging!

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Fun Ways to Review French ER Verbs in the Classroom

April 20, 2025 Elise Gonin

Fun Ways to Review French ER Verbs in the Classroom

Teaching French ER verbs in the present tense can sometimes feel like a challenge, but with the right activities, students can have a blast while mastering their conjugation skills. If you’re looking for creative and engaging ways to review these verbs, here are some fun options that can keep your students excited about learning French!

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Collaborative Learning in French: 5 Group Activities for the Whole Class

April 12, 2025 Elise Gonin

Collaborative Learning in French: 5 Group Activities for the Whole Class

Collaborative learning in the French classroom is a powerful way to engage students while helping them develop language skills through teamwork and communication. By encouraging students to work together, they not only improve their French proficiency but also gain deeper insights into French culture and history. Here are five exciting group activities that promote collaboration, speaking, and listening in French!

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Engaging French Easter Activities for Your Classroom | Pâques Lesson Ideas

March 21, 2025 Elise Gonin

Engaging French Easter Activities For Your Classroom | Pâques Lesson Ideas

Looking for creative ways to teach French Easter traditions? These engaging French Easter activities will bring the magic of Pâques into your classroom while helping students expand their vocabulary and cultural knowledge. From an interactive French Easter virtual field trip to hands-on games and conversation prompts, these resources will make learning about Pâques fun and meaningful.

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French Culture Beyond Paris: Explore France’s Most Enchanting Cities

March 21, 2025 Elise Gonin

French Culture Beyond Paris: Explore France’s Most Enchanting Cities

When people think of France, their minds often go straight to Paris—the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and charming cafés along the Seine. But French culture is so much more than just the capital! From medieval fortresses to sun-soaked coastal towns, France’s diverse cities each have their own unique history, architecture, and traditions that make them just as fascinating to explore.

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Celebrate French Earth Day | Le Jour de la Terre in Your French Classroom

March 21, 2025 Elise Gonin

Celebrate French Earth Day | Le Jour De La Terre In Your French Classroom

French Earth Day, or Le Jour de la Terre, is the perfect opportunity to engage students in meaningful discussions about sustainability while improving their French language skills. Whether you're looking for collaborative projects, interactive speaking activities, or reading comprehension exercises, these no-prep resources will help you create an immersive and educational experience for your students.

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