As a French teacher gearing up for a new school year, it's crucial to have a toolbox filled with engaging and effective resources to keep your students motivated and excited about learning French. Whether you're teaching beginners or advanced students, these essential resources will help you start the year off right. Below, I’ll highlight three of my top resources that French teachers love, each designed to make your teaching experience smoother and your students' learning journey more enjoyable.
Activities for the First Week of School in your French class
Looking for an engaging, no-prep activity for your French classes for the first week of school? This is it! This resource is perfect for diving deeper into why students want to learn French, exploring interesting facts about the language, and discovering the many countries where French is spoken. THIS RESOURCE IS IN ENGLISH, Here’s what’s included:
4 testimonies and corresponding questions: Encourage students to think about their personal motivations and relate to others who have learned French.
A French-language fill-in-the-blank infographic: A fun way to introduce key vocabulary and language structures.
A true or false activity: Reinforce learning with an interactive assessment.
A map for students to color: Highlight where French is spoken around the world to show its global importance.
Why this resource works:
Engages beginner French learners with no-prep activities.
Helps students pinpoint their motivation for learning French.
Provides facts about the French language and its global reach, laying a solid foundation for further learning.
French Culture, Traditions, and Celebrations Bundle
For French students this bundle is the perfect way to delve into French culture, traditions, and celebrations. It's designed to be both fun and educational, covering a variety of holidays and traditions throughout the year. The printables are bilingual (French-English) for easier understanding and engagement.
Included in this bundle:
French Cultural Calendar and Holidays Poster: Visual aids to decorate your classroom and keep cultural events in mind.
Activities and worksheets for various celebrations: Covering La Galette des Rois, La Chandeleur, Mardi Gras, Poisson d'avril, Pâques, Bastille Day, Labor Day, and more.
Webquests and scavenger hunts: Interactive activities to deepen students' understanding and engagement with each celebration.
Why this resource works:
Offers a comprehensive exploration of French culture and traditions.
Engages students with interactive and varied activities.
Helps students appreciate the cultural richness of the French-speaking world.
French ER Verbs Conjugation Worksheets
If your students are working on conjugating French ER verbs in the present tense, this product is for you. With 10 worksheets designed to practice and review, it’s perfect for Core French classes. The verbs covered include everyday actions like manger, parler, nager, and more.
Worksheets include:
Conjugate common verbs: Such as parler, manger, and écouter.
Fill in the blanks: Practice conjugation in context.
Circle the correct answer and rewrite sentences: Ensure students can apply their knowledge.
Identify ER verbs in texts and connect subjects to verbs: Reinforce recognition and usage.
Draw and write sentences: Encourage creativity and application of verb conjugations in context.
Why this resource works:
Provides thorough practice with essential ER verb conjugations.
Includes a variety of activities to cater to different learning styles.
Helps students master a foundational aspect of French grammar.
These resources are designed to make your teaching more effective and your students' learning more engaging. As you prepare for the new school year, incorporating these materials into your curriculum will ensure a strong start and a successful journey in learning French. Happy teaching!