October 16th is La Journée Mondiale du Pain (World Bread Day), a great opportunity to add a fresh theme to your French classroom. Whether you want to explore French bakery culture or practice grammar with your students, these two resources will help you create an engaging and interactive lesson. You can use each resource individually, depending on your goals for the day.
1. Take Your Students on a Virtual Field Trip to La Boulangerie
Immerse your students in the world of French bakeries with this French Virtual Field Trip to La Boulangerie. It's a fantastic way to introduce them to French culture, giving a glimpse into the everyday life of a French boulangerie while learning French vocabulary and cultural facts.
Here’s what’s included:
Teacher directions to guide the lesson.
Anticipatory set & questions to get students thinking about bakeries and French food culture.
Fun facts about French bakeries, showcasing their role in French society.
Links to videos in French: "Visite une Boulangerie" and "Les Viennoiseries."
Closing activity suggestions to engage students in creative reflection.
Taking your students on this virtual field trip offers a fun, immersive way to expand their cultural knowledge and helps them connect language learning with real-world contexts. They’ll gain a better understanding of French traditions and vocabulary in an engaging, hands-on experience.
2. Reinforce Grammar with a Fun Past Tense Escape Game
Want to practice French grammar with a fun twist? This French Past Tense/Passé Composé escape game is a great way to reinforce verb conjugation while keeping students engaged with the theme of pain (bread). Students will work together to solve seven puzzles, uncovering the mystery of Chef Honorine's secret croissant ingredient.
What’s included:
Teachers' notes and answer keys for quick and easy setup.
Seven puzzles with instructions in both French and English.
Student Lock Sheet, Items Cards, and Hint Cards to guide them through the challenges.
Congratulations tickets for completing the escape game.
Though the focus is on grammar, the interactive nature of this activity makes learning enjoyable. It’s an excellent way to engage students and boost their confidence while practicing le passé composé.
Both resources offer dynamic and creative ways to celebrate La Journée Mondiale du Pain in your classroom. Whether exploring French culture through a bakery tour or tackling grammar with an escape game, your students will leave with valuable skills and a new appreciation for French bread!
For more context on the significance of this day, you might find this article interesting: Journée Mondiale du Pain : quel avenir pour cet aliment ?