Bring the energy of spring and April into your French classroom with fun, hands-on activities that help students practice vocabulary, speaking, reading, and writing skills. These seasonal resources are perfect for Beginner French learners but can be adapted for more advanced students. From interactive speaking prompts to storytelling dice and Easter games, these French spring activities will keep your students learning and having fun all season long.
Spring French Speaking and Discussion Prompts
Kick off your spring lessons with French speaking prompts and discussion cards that make communication orale fun and accessible. These prompts are ideal for Core French classrooms and help students practice authentic conversationswhile learning spring-themed vocabulary.
Why students love them:
Visuals and seasonal themes reduce speaking anxiety
Flexible for question du jour, morning meetings, bell ringers, or pair work
Covers vocabulary about flowers, spring activities, weather, and Easter traditions
What’s included:
20 French speaking and writing prompts with visuals
Two formats: Google Slides for digital use and printable PDFs (full page & task card size)
Suitable for pair work, whole-class sharing, or independent practice
These prompts are perfect for Beginner French students and help build confidence in speaking French while exploring spring vocabulary.
Easter and Spring “Would You Rather” Game
Make your French Easter lessons and spring activities more interactive with this 25-card “Tu préfères…?” game. Students practice speaking, writing, and vocabulary review in a fun and engaging format.
Ways to use it:
Morning meeting conversation starters
Question du jour prompts or bell work
Pair, group, or independent practice
Themes include:
Seasonal foods, Easter egg hunts, and holiday traditions
Spring activities, flowers, and seasonal favorites
Designed for French 1 learners, but can be leveled up for French 2 and 3 students by requiring full-sentence explanations. Use it as a warm-up, exit ticket, or seasonal center activity.
Included:
25 printable PDF cards
Google Slides version for digital or distance learning
Ready-to-use for Easter and spring lessons
This low-prep activity keeps students engaged while practicing French vocabulary for spring and Easter.
French Easter lessons and spring activities
Spring Reading Comprehension for French Class
Celebrate le printemps with a spring-themed reading comprehension packet that strengthens French reading skillswhile immersing students in seasonal topics. Stories are adapted for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced learners, making differentiation easy.
Stories included:
Les papillons – A charming story about butterflies in spring
Le jardinage – Discover the joys of gardening
Le pique-nique – A delightful picnic adventure
Benefits for students:
Practice French reading comprehension with seasonal stories
Learn and review spring vocabulary
Answer comprehension questions tailored to their level
This print-ready, no-prep resource is perfect for French classrooms looking for engaging spring reading activities.
French Spring Storytelling Dice
Encourage creativity with this FREE French Spring Storytelling Dice, a sentence-building activity for Core French or French Immersion students.
How it works:
Roll the first dice for a spring noun: une abeille, une coccinelle, un nuage, un arrosoir, un arc-en-ciel, une fleur
Roll the second dice for a verb: planter, arroser, cueillir, jouer, attraper, explorer
Students write a story using the dice prompts, rolling multiple times to expand their stories
This activity helps students practice French vocabulary, verbs, and sentence structure in a fun, interactive way while celebrating spring.
Bring Spring Vocabulary and Fun to Your French Classroom
These French spring activities are perfect for introducing seasonal vocabulary, speaking, reading, and writing skillsin an engaging way. From speaking prompts and discussion cards to Would You Rather games, reading comprehension packets, and storytelling dice, your students will practice authentic communication, build confidence, and explore French culture while enjoying the season.