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French Easter Bell Craft and Coloring Pages
The Easter Bunny does not deliver eggs to children in France; that job belongs to the church bells. France is a predominately Catholic country. On Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, the bells in every church and cathedral across France stop ringing. It is said that the bells’ chimes, so sad over Jesus’ death [...]
Easter Worksheets and Activities for French and Spanish Class
Easter is right around the corner. Use this springtime theme to get your French and Spanish learners hopping . . . and talking! Here are some materials and ideas to use both at school and at home:
Spanish and French Easter Worksheets:
Spanish Easter Bingo
Spanish Easter Games & Activities
Spanish Easter Tic Tac Toe
French Easter Fun
French Easter Customs: Flying [...]
French April Fools’ Day Custom: Le Poisson d’Avril
Did you know that we have the French to thank for the fun custom of April Fools’ Day? It all started back in the 16th century, when King Charles IX adopted the new Gregorian Calendar and New Year’s Day shifted from April 1 to January 1. The first April Fool pranks involved tricking or making [...]
Piñata Land!
Bienvenido to Piñata Land! Now this is what I call some Foreign Language Fun. This photo is from a Spanish classroom at the high school where I teach. At home, Spanish II students create original piñatas from paper mache. The Spanish teachers then display the amazing works of art: Santas, Pokemon characters, chili peppers, [...]
Make Paper Shoes for St. Nicholas Day: Easy Craft Download
Are you ready for St. Nicholas Day? In many European countries, December 6 is a day to celebrate one of our most beloved saints–Nicholas of Myra, a fourth century bishop from present-day Turkey. Nicholas is renowned for his generosity, good deeds, and miracles.
On the eve of St. Nicholas Day, children leave their shoes out next [...]
First Day of School—German Style
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kin·der·gar·ten
a school or class for young children between the ages of four and six years.
[Origin: 1850–55; German: lit., children's garden, equiv. to Kinder children (see kind) +Garten garden]
from Dictionary.com
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a German first day of school tradition. Parents or grandparents prepare a school cone, called a Schultüte, and fill it with candy, treats, and small [...]
Coloring Pages for Bastille Day
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Bonjour! Are you a parent or a teacher looking for a fun, age-appropriate activity to teach the kiddos about France’s Independence Day? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you–French-themed coloring pages. FREE . . . or as they say in France GRATUIT (if you pronounce it correctly it almost rhymes.)
All you need is [...]
