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Free French Crepe Lesson for la Chandeleur
Happy Crepe Day! February 2 is la Chandeleur in France. Follow this fun tradition: as your crepe is sizzling away, hold the pan in one hand and a coin in the other. Flip that puppy up in the air! Catch it in the pan, and your family will be prosperous for the year ahead! Miss? [...]
iPad Apps to Record Voices and Encourage Language Acquisition in Kids
Back in the day, I would often make cassette recordings of my young French students. Not only did this give learners the opportunity to hear themselves speak and sing in a new language, but it was a wonderful MOTIVATIONAL tool as well. The children were eager to record themselves and hear their voices played back. [...]
Spanish Children’s Book and CD Giveaway: Contest Closed
Welcome book and language lovers! I am giving away a beautiful Spanish children’s book and CD: El Mundo, published by Barefoot Books. It’s a “green” twist on “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.” The illustrations are vibrant and engaging and the music is fantastic! Here is the publisher’s description: Connect with the whole [...]
Saint Nicolas Day in France
St. Nicholas (Nicolas) is the patron saint and protector of children. You can think of him as Santa’s great-great-great-great-great-etc grandfather! St. Nicolas Day is celebrated on December 6 in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, and Holland. On the eve of this special day, French children leave their shoes by the fireplace. During the night, Saint [...]
Spanish Thanksgiving Song
I have a special Thanksgiving treat for you today! Sara Quintanar, a music teacher at a Spanish immersion school, has generously shared this original Thanksgiving song. Adorable!!! Doy gracias por mis amigos por que me gusta jugar. Doy gracias por la musica por que me gusta cantar Doy gracias por mi maestra por que me gustar aprender Doy gracias por [...]
Thank you in Many Languages: Thanksgiving Worksheet
Thank you – Merci – Gracias – Danke Happy Thanksgiving! Introduce children of all ages to world languages this Thanksgiving with a fun secret message printable. This international activity is perfect for Thanksgiving. Decipher how to say “Thank you” in French, Spanish, English, Hebrew, Hawaiian, Italian, Japanese and Swahili. Grades 2-6. Answer key included. [...]
Thanksgiving Lessons for French and Spanish Classes
The day before Thanksgiving break can be a challenging lesson to teach. I know my students are sooooo ready for a break. And so am I! If I give a test, I have to grade it over the holiday. Ugh. So I opt for harnessing the excitement of the holiday to get my students talking, [...]
Les Nombres: Learn and Sing French Numbers with Whistlefritz
I just received the new Whistlefritz French Cha, Cha, Cha CD (review coming soon!) I’ve already been having a ball incorporating the fun, catchy melodies into my lessons. In fact, there’s one song I love so much I wanted to tell you about it right away! Les Nombres is a fantastic way to practice counting up [...]
Free French and Spanish October and November 2011 Calendars
It’s time for some new Foreign Language House printable calendars for October and November in French and Spanish. These are useful in so many ways: practice days, months, dates, counting; record homework, daily weather, or special events; plan units. FREE Spanish October Calendar FREE Spanish November Calendar FREE French October Calendar FREE French November Calendar Be [...]
Mardi Gras Halloween Costume
Halloween is just around the corner! As a French teacher, I like to have a costume I can wear at school that will teach a little francophone culture as I join in the annual Halloween parade. This year, I’ll be bringing a little New Orleans flair to the day with my new Mardi Gras costume from WholesaleCostumeClub.com. [...]
