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We all know that reading French stories aloud to your students is an excellent way for them to become familiar with the French language—not just the words, but also the nuances of pronunciation and intonation. However, did you know that re-reading a read aloud multiple times can bring even more benefits than just vocabulary and fluency? Let’s take a look at why reading the same book repeatedly can be so beneficial for your students. Increase Vocabulary Knowledge & Comprehension Re-reading books exposes your students to new words and phrases multiple times, which helps increase their understanding of the words as well as their ability to remember them. It also allows them to learn how those words are used in different contexts. As they become more comfortable with each book, your students can focus more on understanding what exactly is being said. This encourages deeper comprehension of the text and helps children understand how stories are structured and h...

As a French kindergarten teacher, you know that decoding is a key part of reading success. Once your students can identify how words are composed and the sounds that each letter (or group of letters) makes, they will be able to read in French with fluency and accuracy. However, it’s often difficult to get your students excited about the decoding process. They might feel overwhelmed when looking at a page of text full of unknown words. Also, they might be reluctant to take risks. Here are some tips for getting your students engaged in the practice of decoding new words when learning to read in French. Make it fun One way to get your students interested in practicing their decoding skills is to make it fun! For instance, you could create a game where your students have to decode as many words as possible within a certain amount of time. You could also turn it into a competition between teams or even have them practice with flashcards while playing music in the backgr...