Day: April 16, 2026

Earth Day is a great opportunity to bring something meaningful into your classroom but it doesn’t need to mean more planning or complicated lessons. I’ve always found that the best way to approach days like this is to keep things simple and hands-on, while naturally layering in language and learning. Keep It Hands-On When students are learning new vocabulary, especially in another language, they need to interact with it. That might look like: Sorting recyclable materials Exploring simple life cycles Going on a nature walk or scavenger hunt These kinds of activities keep students engaged, but they also help the learning stick because students are doing something with the language. You Don’t Need to Be Fluent Earth Day is a perfect example of how you can bring French into your classroom without it feeling overwhelming. You don’t need to know everything or say everything perfectly. You can: Introduce a few…