One way to support all students and manage the uncertainty of the upcoming school year is to video record all of your notes. I started doing this a couple years ago and found that students were more focused and enjoyed being able to control the pace of the “lesson.” Plus it helped lower my frustration…… Continue reading Recorded Video Notes Benefit ALL Students
The first week of school is jam packed with procedures, routines, and sooo much sitting. To help students learn where things are located in the classroom and to get them moving around, I use a classroom scavenger hunt. I print out an explanation and put it next to the item in the classroom. Then students…… Continue reading Classroom Scavenger Hunt
Do you use journals in your French (or World Language) class? My mentor teacher had every single level of her French classes journal once a week and I have continued to do the same in my classes on my own. Journaling in French once a week encourages students to slow down, write without stressing about…… Continue reading Journaling in French Class
Have you thought about the 2021-2022 school year? I know, I know. This year has been so crazy! As much as I would like to forget this school year, there are lots of lessons we learned. I’m taking time now to reflect on this school year and what I want to ditch, keep, or bring…… Continue reading Ditch, Keep, or Bring Back
Motivating students to stay engaged in online learning is a challenge for me. One of the first times that I played an online game with my live online class, a student asked me if they would get anything if they won. That made me stop and think about what I used to do when we…… Continue reading Even High Schoolers Love Stickers
Crafting a French Blend 