Month: September 2025

The first few weeks of school are all about building connections — between you and your students, and between students themselves. One of my favourite ways to set the tone for the year is with a bulletin board that makes every child feel seen and included. That’s exactly why I created my Back-to-School Bulletin Board Freebie — a simple, bilingual display you can set up in no time. What’s Included This free resource comes with: Editable Teacher Introduction – Share a little about yourself so students can start making connections from day one. Student Name Cards – Available in both French and English, so you can personalize for your class needs. Colourful, Inclusive Graphics – Bright, welcoming visuals to draw students in and spark conversation. Why I Love This for the First Week Low Prep – Print, cut, and post. That’s it. Student-Centred – The display is about them —…

If you’ve ever stood in front of your French class and thought, “Who am I to be teaching this?” — you are not alone. Imposter syndrome is common in education, but for non-fluent French teachers, it can feel especially overwhelming. I know this because I have been there. Even with years of teaching experience, when I stepped into the French classroom, I often felt like I didn’t belong — like someone was going to “find out” that my French wasn’t perfect and decide I wasn’t a real French teacher. But here’s the truth: being a good French teacher is about so much more than speaking perfect French. Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything You Don’t Need to Be Fluent to Be EffectiveYour value as a teacher comes from your ability to connect, engage, and create a learning environment where students feel safe to try — and make mistakes. That’s where language…