Puzzles are a great way for students to get out of their seat after being introduced to the vocabulary.
This kinesthetic activity is great for students to practice their vocabulary in French. Students match the vocabulary picture with the word in French. Once all words and pictures are matched, it will be a 4x4 puzzle. Students can work in groups, pairs, or individually. We like to use this activity immediately after introducing the vocabulary because it gives the students a chance to get out of their seats and practice the vocabulary with others. Sometimes we offer “un bonbon” to the first group who correctly completes the puzzle. We use the puzzle again before assessments as a way for students to practice yet another time. You will need to decide if you want students to work in groups, pairs, or individually and then print off the necessary number of puzzles. We recommend cutting and putting each puzzle in a labeled envelope so they are easy to access later. Once they are cut and into envelopes, you can use them repeatedly. Our students love this activity…especially if “un bonbon” is involved. Our advanced students often enjoy going back to previous puzzles; it boosts their confidence on how much they have learned and/or reminds them of words they may have forgotten. A few of our puzzles include: Breakfast & Utensils Thanksgiving Christmas Winter (FREE via our store)
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Maybe you've seen us talking about Boom Cards from Boom Learning, and you're unfamiliar? Pas de problème! Here's a bit of information to help clear anything up. We highly recommend this activity!
What are Boom Cards? Boom Cards are digital and work on just about any device. You do not need to print anything out! They are self-checking and can be used individually, in groups or as a whole class on an interactive board. You can hide any cards you don't want your students to practice. Students receive immediate feedback; you can track their progress if desired. These cards are GREAT for students because -they are self-pacing -they give instant feedback -they are engaging and interactive -they can be completed both in the classroom and at a distance These cards are GREAT for teachers because -they require no printing, cutting or laminating -they are ready to go, just share the link with students -they don't require time spent grading or waiting at the copy machine -they provide unique practice for students Students are shown one question at a time and get instant feedback on each card. Check out this preview to see how they work. Or, we also have a FREE deck to practice "Les Nombres: 0 à 10" if you'd like to see how a complete deck works. Make sure to click on the full-size preview to try the first few. Please note that this is a digital product only. ~You'll need to create a free account to login and download. ~Once you're logged in, click on the "Library" tab. ~Click on the deck of cards you'd like to use and click on the "Add to Library" green button. ~You can always preview the first four cards of any deck. ~Next, click on "Classes." You can add your name and picture (optional). ~You may notice here that the membership information says you only have 5 students. Don't worry! You can always use the FastPlay option for free! ~The free plan includes unlimited FastPlay for as many students as you need, but it doesn't record their scores. Students can go at their own pace, with or without notes. You can hide any cards you feel aren't relevant to your students. Some of our other decks include: Profession Vocabulary Christmas Winter Les jours de la semaine L'imparfait Le conditionnel Les couleurs Relative Pronouns: qui, que dont OR ce qui, ce que, ce dont Is it a headache to get students to move and work with a partner? Is it a struggle to get students to work with different partners? Do students cringe and feel excluded when they know a partner activity is approaching? We have a solution that can help! This idea is for the teacher who likes students to get out of their seats and interact with peers. We have created something called partner squares. This idea takes effort up front but once it is organized and laid out, the headaches and student anxiety are no more. Each student is given a block of four pictures. You explain the procedure and any stipulations before they get out of their seat. Then, students are free to roam the room finding partners. They are responsible for finding four DIFFERENT people who will serve as their partners. One person will be their "owl" partner, a different person will be their "bunny" partner, a different person will be their "duck" partner, and a different person will be their "butterfly" partner. It is during this time that you roam the room, verifying students are on task, looking for a shy student who needs guidance, and/or double checking students are understanding what is asked of them. We have more tips and strategies on how to introduce this idea, how to modify the second time you use it, and activity ideas to incorporate it into the classroom in our Multiple Partner Grouping Strategy product. That particular product also includes 35 different themed partner squares (seasons, holidays, food, sports, etc.) This idea works for all subject areas and mostly all grade levels. Lower elementary students might be overwhelmed or confused with it; they would definitely need more guidance. We used this in our French classroom and it was a great way to introduce students to new, random vocabulary. It was neat to see a beginner student use the word "hibou" in his/her writing or speaking. I would wonder, "Wow, how does he/she know that word? Oh right, it's a partner square!" If you've been looking around this site at all, you've already learned a bit about us. You might have gathered we're from two separate parts of the country, we met in France, are happily married, and we have a passion for the French language. You may have seen that Monsieur's teaching style is immersive, methodical, and motivating and Madame's could be described as organized, kinesthetic, and interactive.
Although teaching and language are what brought us together, there is more to us than that. Monsieur plays guitar and sings, enjoys photography, and is incredibly handy. Madame puts order to the disordered, enjoys being in nature, and is an avid reader. We prioritize our faith, our family and our health. We have a garden each year that has proven to be quite plentiful. We have learned the art of canning and commit to giving produce to others. We try to help others as much as we can and keep kindness to a high standard. |
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