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How Chat Mats Work and Why They’re a Game-Changer in French Class

March 21, 2025 Elise Gonin

How Chat Mats Work And Why They’re A Game-Changer In French Class

If you’re looking for a way to get your students speaking more French with confidence, chat mats might be just what you need! These visual support tools provide students with key vocabulary, sentence starters, and useful expressions to guide their conversations. Let’s dive into how chat mats work and why they’re so effective in the French classroom.

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Celebrate Poisson d'Avril: Fun Activities to Bring French April Fools’ Day to Life in Your Classroom

March 10, 2025 Elise Gonin

Celebrate Poisson d'Avril: Fun Activities to Bring French April Fools’ Day to Life in Your Classroom

April 1st is a day full of laughter, tricks, and playful pranks, and in France, it’s known as Poisson d’Avril (April Fools' Day). But how can you bring this fun tradition into your French classroom? Whether you're looking for engaging activities to teach about French culture, language, or idiomatic expressions, these resources will make your Poisson d’Avril lessons unforgettable!

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Celebrate La Saint Patrick in French Class: Fun Activities and St. Patrick’s Day Door Décor

February 20, 2025 Elise Gonin

Celebrate La Saint Patrick in French Class: Fun Activities and St. Patrick’s Day Door Décor

Looking to bring some festive fun into your French classroom this March? French St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect opportunity to engage students with cultural traditions while reinforcing vocabulary and conversation skills. Whether you’re looking for no-prep conversation activities or reading comprehension exercises, these engaging resources will help make La Saint Patrick both educational and enjoyable!

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French International Women’s Day: Engaging Activities for La Journée de la Femme in French Class

February 20, 2025 Elise Gonin

French International Women’s Day

French International Women’s Day (La Journée de la Femme) on March 8 is the perfect opportunity to introduce your students to the inspiring contributions of influential French women. Whether you’re celebrating this day or incorporating it into a larger unit for French Women’s History Month, engaging activities can make learning both meaningful and fun!

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Boost French Conversations with the Francophonie Chat Mat!

February 17, 2025 Elise Gonin

Encouraging students to speak confidently in French can be a challenge, but with the right tools, it becomes an engaging and enriching experience. Our Francophonie Chat Mat is designed to spark conversations about the francophone world, helping students develop their language skills while exploring the rich diversity of La Francophonie.

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Discover French Culture: Collaborative Posters of Famous Landmarks in French Cities

February 7, 2025 Elise Gonin

If you're looking for a creative way to introduce your students to French culture, French cities, and history, these French Collaborative Posters are the perfect addition to your classroom! This hands-on activity allows students to work together while researching and illustrating some of France’s most iconic landmarks beyond Paris.

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Pink Shirt Day in French Class: 3 Free Activities to Promote Kindness

February 2, 2025 Elise Gonin

Pink Shirt Day is a powerful movement promoting anti-bullying and kindness in schools worldwide. Observed on the last Wednesday of February, it encourages students and educators to stand together against bullying. If you’re a French teacher looking for meaningful and engaging ways to incorporate Pink Shirt Day into your lessons without spending a dime, this blog post is for you! Here are three free activities you can do with your students to promote kindness while practicing French.

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Winter Vocabulary Refresh: Engaging Activities for French Learners

January 30, 2025 Elise Gonin

Winter Vocabulary Refresh: Engaging Activities for French Learners

Winter is a magical season that offers countless opportunities to bring creativity and culture into your French classroom. If you’re looking to refresh your lesson plans, these four exciting resources will help students build their vocabulary, engage with winter-themed content, and deepen their understanding of French culture. Let’s dive in!

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10 Irresistible French Snacks Perfect for French Club Meetings

January 30, 2025 Elise Gonin

Hosting a French club meeting is a great way to immerse students in French culture, and snacks can be an easy yet effective way to set the tone. Whether you’re organizing a movie night, a trivia session, or a casual conversation circle, these 10 easy snack ideas will add a delightful French twist to your gatherings.

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A Fun and Easy French Kindness Activity for Valentine’s Day

January 23, 2025 Elise Gonin

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to bring kindness, creativity, and learning into your French classroom. If you’re looking for a no-prep craft that’s meaningful and engaging, this French Kindness Activity is exactly what you need! Students will practice their French skills while creating thoughtful decorations that brighten your classroom and their peers’ day.

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Celebrate Black History in French Class: Honoring Influential Black Figures

January 23, 2025 Elise Gonin

As educators, we have the unique opportunity to shape our students’ understanding of history and culture. While France doesn’t officially recognize Black History Month, it’s vital to honor the significant contributions of Black individuals to French history and culture. If you’re looking for engaging and meaningful ways to bring this important topic into your French classroom, these two comprehensive resources are perfect for the task.

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Ski Resorts in France: How to Bring the Alps into Your French Classroom

December 6, 2024 Elise Gonin

As winter sets in and students gear up for the holiday season, why not take advantage of the ski season in France? France is home to some of the most iconic ski resorts in the world, offering a perfect opportunity to introduce students to French culture, geography, and vocabulary. In this blog post, we’ll explore four of France’s most famous ski resorts and how you can incorporate them into your French lessons.

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A Tale of Two Galettes: Exploring Regional Twists on La Galette des Rois in French Class

December 5, 2024 Elise Gonin

When January rolls around in France, one sweet tradition reigns supreme: la galette des rois! This iconic pastry, enjoyed during l'Épiphanie (Epiphany), is more than just a dessert—it's a cultural event filled with history, flavor, and a touch of friendly competition to see who will be crowned king or queen for the day. But did you know that la galette des rois varies across France? Let’s dive into the delicious details of these regional twists.

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Kickstart 2024 with Collaborative Learning in French Class

December 3, 2024 Elise Gonin

The start of a new year is an ideal time to energize your French classroom with engaging activities that encourage teamwork and creativity. Collaborative learning fosters communication, problem-solving, and language skills, all while helping students build connections with their peers.

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Boosting French Winter Vocabulary: Engaging Activities and Resources for Your Classroom

December 2, 2024 Elise Gonin

January marks a fresh start and is the perfect time to dive into winter-themed lessons to expand your students' French vocabulary. Whether you're teaching Core French or French Immersion, incorporating seasonal themes keeps your lessons engaging and relevant. Here are some creative ways to boost French winter vocabulary with resources designed for your classroom.

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Empower Young French Learners: Vision Boards as a Tool for Self-Discovery and Language Growth

December 2, 2024 Elise Gonin

In the context of a French classroom, vision boards can also be a fantastic way to promote language growth by incorporating key French vocabulary and concepts that reflect students' personal aspirations, interests, and passions.

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Collaborative Posters: The Holiday Lifesaver Every French Teacher Needs

November 22, 2024 Elise Gonin

The last week before Christmas break is an exciting, high-energy time—but let’s face it, it’s also exhausting. Between grading, school events, and managing students’ holiday excitement, French teachers often feel stretched thin. That’s why collaborative posters are a lifesaver. These no-prep activities bring festive fun and meaningful learning into your classroom while saving you precious time and energy.

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Bring French Christmas Idioms to Life with Role-Playing Activities

November 20, 2024 Elise Gonin

Teaching French idioms can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, especially when they’re tied to festive themes like Christmas. These expressions offer students a glimpse into the cultural richness of the French language while building their fluency and confidence. So how can you make idioms both engaging and memorable for your students? Enter role-playing activities!

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Christmas Vocabulary Boost: Engaging French Class Activities for December

November 5, 2024 Elise Gonin

The holiday season brings a unique chance to spark joy and deepen students’ engagement in the French classroom! December is perfect for integrating festive themes and vocabulary, giving students an opportunity to expand their French language skills while getting into the Christmas spirit. Here are four standout activities designed to build students' vocabulary, foster creativity, and cultivate team spirit.

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Discover Francophone Christmas/Holiday Traditions: 5 Classroom Activities with a French Advent Calendar

November 5, 2024 Elise Gonin

With the holiday season officially here, it's time to bring some festive cheer and cultural learning into our French classrooms! To celebrate, I’ve created a special French Advent Calendar designed to introduce students to holiday traditions from Francophone countries. Each day from December 1st, students can enjoy a new card featuring fun facts about how Christmas is celebrated across the Francophone world. Here are five creative ideas to use this Advent Calendar to make December a month of discovery and joy!

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