Archive for February, 2010
Sing-a-Lingo: Spanish CD for Children
I am SUPER excited! Lately, getting my boys (ages 4 and 7) to learn Spanish or speak what they learned at school was becoming a struggle. As a parent, I want to encourage but not push. But I have a new secret weapon, a fresh spark of enthusiasm, a magic bullet . . . Sing-a-Lingo! Okay, so [...]
French Olympic Rings Song
// With all of the Olympic excitement, I made up a little French song about the Olympic rings. It’s to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” I found myself singing it throughout the day, completely stuck in my head. Songs that get “stuck” in the brain are exactly the kind I need for [...]
Free Winter Olympic Mascot Worksheet for French and English (ESL) Learners
null The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics are finally here! One way to engage your French or English language learners is by reading about the Vancouver mascots on the official website. Just go to the French or English version of the site to meet Miga, Quatchi, and Sumi. I prepared worksheets for your students to [...]
Skidamarink in French: Pre-K Valentine Song
I decided to translate the ever-popular “Skidamarink” into French for Valentine’s Day. I just taught it to my four year-old today. We do a little dance to “Skidamarink” and big TPR hand gestures to go with the verses. Click here for a FREE printable song sheet. Listen & enjoy . . . c’est amusant! Powered [...]
Teach Colors in French, Spanish, ESL: Fishing for Hearts
This Valentine’s Day, teach kids colors in French, Spanish, and English by fishing for hearts. This is a favorite pre-k activity, but it can be adapted for older kids, too. First, you’ll need some colored paper hearts. Click hearts for a free pdf. Make a few copies, cut, and laminate. Place a paper clip on [...]
Learn French for Mardi Gras: Elementary Readers Theater
Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday.” How can a day be fat? And why all the French? Let’s look at a little history to learn about Louisiana’s French Connection: A French King, Louis XIV, sent explorers to the Mississippi River. In 1682, one of these explorers reached the river’s mouth, claimed it for France, [...]
Cajun Music for Mardi Gras
The 2010 date for Mardi Gras is February 16. This has always been a favorite celebration in my French classroom. My students learn about a traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras, complete with beads, masks, King Cake, and jambalaya. All day long I’ve got great Cajun music playing in the background. A favorite tradition of mine [...]
