Day: June 12, 2025

By the time June hits, our classrooms are buzzing with excitement—and a little chaos. One of my favourite ways to keep engagement high and get some fresh air is to take learning outside. It’s simple, it breaks up the day, and it gives French learning a chance to feel natural and playful. Here are a few of the low-prep activities I use to sneak in language practice while enjoying the sunshine. 🌱 1. Measuring Nature We bring out Unifix cubes and head straight for the grass! Students work in pairs or small groups to measure leaves, sticks, rocks, and dandelions. This opens up so much natural vocabulary: court / long plus grand / plus petit bâton / feuille / fleur / roche You can model simple sentences like: “Cette feuille est longue.”“Ce bâton est plus court que le crayon.” It’s a fun way to connect French to their world—and they…