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!
A Resource Designed for Real Classrooms
Back to school is a busy time. That’s why this ready-to-use French resource is thoughtfully designed to be engaging, reflective, and incredibly easy to implement. Whether you teach beginner French, intermediate learners, or even more advanced students, this packet offers bilingual scaffolding and flexible formats to support every student on Day 1.
Students will:
✅ Discover why people learn French
✅ Explore facts about the French language
✅ Reflect on their own goals and motivations
✅ Begin building a strong and positive French classroom community
What’s Included in This Back to School French Activity Packet?
This comprehensive resource gives you a full week of no-prep activities designed to build excitement, foster reflection, and encourage meaningful conversations—all in French!
Here’s what you get:
✅ Implementation Guide & Suggested Schedule
→ Makes planning your first week effortless✅ 4 Student Testimonies with Comprehension Questions
→ Real student voices share why they learn French✅ Fill-in-the-Blank French Language Infographic
→ Fun facts to get students thinking and learning✅ True or False Game
→ Start rich discussions with surprising French language trivia✅ Map Activity: Where is French Spoken?
→ Bring geography and global awareness into the classroom✅ “Why Do I Learn French?” Fill-in-the-Blank & Drawing Page
→ Creative self-expression + instant bulletin board material✅ “Find Someone Who…” Game in French and English
→ Interactive & great for movement and community building✅ “I Learn French Because…” Banner Templates
→ Create a beautiful visual display of student voices✅ French Goal Group Puzzle Activity
→ Collaborative, reflective, and visually impactful
Why Teachers Keep Coming Back to This Resource
💬 Used by over 250 teachers and counting, this resource has quickly become a back to school favorite for French educators around the world. Here's what real teachers have said:
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“Great activity to start the year with! Gets students thinking about why they are learning a second language! Thank you!”
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“My students enjoyed this resource. They worked alone or with a partner to complete it. They were really engaged. I do recommend it. Thanks.”
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“Used this right at the beginning of the school year. Kids were engaged and it got them thinking!”
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“This was extremely well done! I used it recently and students worked on it individually, but next time, I think I will use the stories as a Jigsaw activity to make it more interactive.”
Why You’ll Love It Too
🎯 Perfect for All Levels – Whether you're teaching French 1 or more advanced students, activities are flexible and accessible
💬 Bilingual Format – Great for Core French teachers who need English support and Immersion teachers who want extension opportunities
🧩 No Prep Needed – Just print and go!
🫶 Built for Building Community – Start the year with activities that get students talking, thinking, and reflecting
Ready to Start Your Year Strong?
Join the 250+ teachers who are already using this powerful, student-centered resource to start the school year on a meaningful note.
👉 Grab the full resource here:
🎒 Why Learn French – Back to School Activity Packet