As teachers, you are often asked to do the impossible, I’m using this post to write a love letter to French teachers. Throughout a typical school year, you are asked to:…
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Why Spanish Sub Plans and French Sub Plans Fail
January 5, 2023Do you leave what you think are very clear Spanish sub plans or French sub plans only to return to chaos the next day? Have any of the following happened to…
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French First Week Activities
June 9, 2022French First Week Activities: In my previous 4 posts, I’ve talked about why it’s so important to create an immersion atmosphere, how to set the tone for the year, and how…
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Spanish First Day Activities
June 6, 2022Spanish First Day Activities How to Teach Using Immersion In my last post, I talked about why it’s so important to create an immersion atmosphere in your class during the first…
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The 20 Worst Sub Experiences Ever!!
January 5, 2022As I was writing my last post, “Why Subs Fail (and How to Help Them Succeed)“, I heard lots of sub plans horror stories from all of you and just had to…
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Spanish Thanksgiving Lesson Plans – Recipes and Resources
October 6, 2021Need some time to bake pies and clean the house before your guests arrive or to pack before you travel to visit relatives? Of course you do! So today, I’ll be sharing…
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Want free French and Spanish lesson plans?
July 26, 2020Over 14,567 other teachers have already accessed 25+ free French and Spanish lesson plans. What are you waiting for? Free Spanish lesson plans and free French lesson plans are waiting for…
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Online French Activities for Students at Home
March 18, 2020So the coronavirus has hit your town, your school closed, but you are still expected to teach your students who can’t come to school. These online French activities will provide engaging…
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What to Do with Talkative Students in French Class
January 21, 2020Even experienced teachers sometimes struggle with talkative students in French class . . . So I put together this list of 25 strategies for chatty students. If you’d like to see the Spanish version…
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How to Set the Tone during the First Week of French Class It’s always a challenge to figure out what to do for the first week of French class. You never…
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Laura Lee, Spanish Teacher, Teacher Feature #5
February 17, 2018Today, we’ll meet veteran Teacher – Laura Lee (For the Love of Spanish) who taught Spanish K-8 in private and public schools for 18 years and is currently taking a year…