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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an important moment in the school year—not just for social studies, but for world language classrooms too. French class offers a powerful space to help students explore ideas of justice, equality, and peaceful change through language , not just in English. This post will walk you through why  MLK belongs in the French classroom and how  to use a ready-to-teach resource to make the lesson meaningful, age-appropriate, and manageable—especially in b

January French Lesson Ideas for the First Week Back January in the French classroom can feel tricky. Students are coming back from break tired, routines feel rusty, and motivation can be low. The good news? January is also the perfect  time to lean into culture, reflection, and meaningful communication —without overwhelming yourself or your students. Below are four ready-to-use French resources that help you start the year strong, keep engagement high, and save your sanity. �

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Looking for no-prep French Christmas activities for December? Here are five engaging, ready-to-teach ideas—cultural lessons, escape rooms, and easy activities your students will love.”

Bring Canadian Thanksgiving to life in your French classroom with this ready-to-use Novice French Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA)! Students listen, speak, and create as they explore L’Action de grâce au Canada — learning new food vocabulary, expressing gratitude, and making cultural connections. Perfect for busy teachers, this no-prep resource includes the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational tasks you need to assess real-world communication in French.

If you’ve ever wished your French students were as excited about vocabulary practice  as they are about Halloween candy 🍬 — this is the...