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We have the French to thank for April Fool’s Day! In France, it’s called April FISH Day, or le poisson d’avril. French children make paper fish and try to tape them to the backs of unsuspecting friends. Click the image to check out our downloadable packet of classroom activities, worksheets, and a song.
Spring break is right around the corner! If you’re looking for a fun movie for your kids or your French/Spanish classes, consider Hop. You can adjust the settings for French and Spanish. Rated PG. Here’s the trailer in Spanish: Here’s the trailer in French: Related conversational or writing activities can revolve around Easter vocabulary, Easter
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It is a tradition for me to have a Lousiana Mardi Gras celebration with my French students every year. We wear beads, make masks, listen to Cajun music, and do a variety of French Mardi Gras language-learning activities infused with culture. Last week, one of my French classes enjoyed a MAJOR treat. A very generous
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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?
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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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