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Stories and resources to use around Christmas
2020 Update : A cute French puppet show! https://youtu.be/2hVYH11tddk In 2017 I wrote about my top 5 stories to use around Christmas, which you can read about by clicking here. What happens though is I keep discovering new books and resources, then I want to share...
Un Noël pour le loup
Thank you so much to Serena Dawson for bringing this beautiful book to my attention last year in the Facebook group Languages in Primary Schools, also known as LiPS. I do not normally buy a book which I have not actually seen... but am glad I did for this one! You can...
Books by Orianne Lallemand
You probably know Orianne Lallemand's name thanks to the "Le loup qui..." series of picture books; you can find out more about them and how I suggest you can exploit them here. Orianne has written other picture books too. I personally love her "Petite Taupe" series...
Books by Mario Ramos
The 7th of November every year is Mario Ramos day... Any excuse to share his amazing picture books! Click on the picture to access the full blog. Please share your favourite Mario Ramos story in the comments and if I own it I will soon write a blog about it! If I...
Pipí caca
The first time I actually used this story it was because it was in my bag and when I arrived at school... let's just say there was a big change of plan... so I improvised with "Pipí caca" to give myself time to think! It was the 1st day back after the summer break so...
Remembrance Day – l’Armistice
Thank you so much to all that have contributed on this topic in the Facebook group Languages in Primary School. Please let me know which resources were yours so I can give you credit for them as I gathered them over time to use myself then thought I might as well...
The Day of the Dead
Here are the activities I have used today! No prep - high impact. Thank you Clare Seccombe for your Lighbulb Languages Resources and Rockalingua for the song!! Give to the children a copy of this worksheet which I have prepared (or display on board): sheet to go with...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta4qfB8rs5M&list=PL1CqiffG2_bzL06xDZEVMhIZShPBvxWV1&index=8 In this episode I talk about: • making learning memorable • my favourite free resources (5’18'') • BONUS: a teaching track to listen to with your pupils (15'48'')...
October 2018 newsletter
Welcome to October's round up! As we approach the first half-term break, how are you all doing? Well I hope! A special welcome if you have just joined me on my newsletter-writing journey! My podcast published at the end of September is all about planning; have you...
