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De la petite taupe qui voulait savoir qui lui avait fait sur la tête
To be honest with you when I received this book in the post from my parents when my son (now 18) was a toddler... I read it and thought: what on earth were you thinking buying this?!? Really?!? Now I LOVE it and more importantly children do too! I have even used it in...
Loup, loup, y es-tu ?
This book is a new fun take on a traditional French song, "Promenons-nous dans les bois." (see video below) I love the humour in it as the pigs tease the wolf and the unexpected ending makes everyone smile! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QOBeHgnIUU&t=1s Author...
Quel cafouillage !
I actually happen to think that this book is one of the most beautiful ones I own. Here are some ideas on how you can use it/enjoy it too! Authors : Gianno Rodari & Alessandra Sanna Intended age of students : Key Stage 2/3 Source reference : 978-2-877-67452-2...
Demain, je te mangerai
I love this story where the wolf tries to look so mean... but he really is not! Click here to watch an introduction to the story, by me, on my YouTube channel. Language of text : French Type of text : picture book Author or source : Ramadier & Bourgeau; l'école...
Easter in France – Pâques
You will find below resources and links which I recommend to teach about Easter in France. Click here for my own short fun video which I made for Easter 2020! https://youtu.be/2Gg-MR4GDNg There are some great ideas of activities on Lisa Kaler's Petite Etoile website -...
Les orteils n’ont pas de nom
The humour in this book really appeals to me... and the children I have read it to in the past! It is the story of the day toes decided they were worthy of having a name each... so here come the suggestions! The story line is very easy to understand so I have read it...
Language World 2016: how authentic texts can help you cover the Programmes of Study at KS2 and KS3
Please find here Nathalie Paris Authentic texts how they can help you cover the programmes of study at KS2 and 3 (1) my presentation at ALL's Language World 2016 in Rugby as well as some ideas of how books can help you address all areas of the Programmes of Study at...
Le loup qui ne voulait plus marcher
If you know me, it will come as no surprise to you that I should start with a book from this series: I am a huge fan of Loup!!! His character really appeals to me as the twists in the stories make me (and my pupils!) smile! I use Loup stories successfully with...
La Chandeleur et Mardi Gras
Here are lots of ideas to celebrate either the French Pancake Day (Chandeleur, on 2nd February) or Mardi Gras / Shrove Tuesday later in the month or in early March. Below is my secret crêpes recipe!! You may want to use this template to plan your own lesson: Virtual...
