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Let’s be honest: June in the classroom is a little… chaotic. The routines are slipping. The pencils are stubs. The countdowns are starting. And your students? They’ve mentally switched to summer mode. And maybe you have, too! ;) But you still want those final weeks to count... not just for crowd control, but to help your students reflect on their year, feel proud of how far they’ve come, and stay meaningfully engaged to the very end. If that sounds like a tall order, don’t worry! I’ve got a resource that checks all the boxes: A French End of Year Interactive Notebook designed for primary students! It’s hands-on. It’s low-prep. And, it’s educational and fun. And best of all? It’ll keep your class on track right through the last day. 🧠 Why the Last Month of School Really Matters Yes, your students are counting down to summer, but that doesn’t mean learning stops. In fact, the final weeks of school are some of the most memorable for students. They’...

If you’ve ever felt like your students just “weren’t ready” to read in French, you’re not alone. They know their letters. They can sing the alphabet. But when it comes time to decode, blend, and read… they’re stuck. Or they guess. Or they memorize. The missing piece? 👉 Phonological awareness. It’s one of the biggest predictors of reading success, but often one of the most overlooked pieces in early French instruction. The good news? It doesn’t require complicated planning or long lessons. With just 5 minutes a day , you can give your students the foundation they need to read with confidence. Here’s how I do it in my grade one classroom... and how you can, too. 🔤 What Is Phonological Awareness (and Why Does It Matter)? Phonological awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds in spoken language. It’s not the same as phonics (which connects sounds to letters); it’s all about what students can do with their ears . Key skills include: ...