Day: September 25, 2025

Stepping into a support role this year has completely shifted how I see teaching French in early years classrooms. Instead of leading one class, I’ve been moving between spaces, working with different teachers and learners, and seeing how French instruction actually looks day-to-day. And while it’s been an adjustment (hello, rolling bins and schedule juggling!), it’s also been incredibly eye-opening. Here are five things I’ve learned so far that have changed how I think about teaching French—especially when time is short, confidence is low, or fluency isn’t fluent. 1. Simplicity Is Powerful You don’t need complicated units or flashy routines to teach French well. What I see working best are simple, consistent tools: vocabulary cards, sentence stems, songs with movement, and repeated daily structures. When teachers focus on repetition and clarity (instead of perfection), students thrive—and so do the adults teaching them. 2. Visuals Aren’t a Crutch—They’re Essential In a…