Boost Decoding Skills with French Decodable Sentences

Are your students struggling to decode French words and sentences, even after months of instruction?You're not alone. Teaching French reading skills, especially decoding, can feel like an uphill battle when your students are relying more on memory or pictures than actual sound knowledge. If you're looking for an engaging, effective...

French Decodable Books: A Stress-Free Way to Teach Complex Sounds

Teaching complex sounds using French decodable books doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — especially for your young or struggling readers. If you've ever introduced a tricky sound like “ou”, “in”, or “eau” and been met with blank stares (or an emotional shut down), you're not alone. These sounds can feel...

How to Boost French Reading Comprehension Without Pictures

Have you ever watched a student “read” a page perfectly… only to realize they weren’t actually reading the words at all? If you’ve taught early French readers, you’ve likely seen it: the heavy reliance on pictures to guess at what the text might say. French reading comprehension isn't always as...

Four French Stories Your Students Will Love This Spring

We all know that reading French stories aloud to your students is an excellent way for them to become familiar with the French language—not just the words, but also the nuances of pronunciation and intonation. However, did you know that re-reading a read aloud multiple times can bring even more...

The Best Kind of Word Searches for Early Readers

As a kid, I loved all kinds of word games, word searches, activity packs, etc. I would spend HOURS filling out books full of them. I am so excited to see my four year old daughter begin to enjoy them, too. That is why I decided to make these special...

Take Home Reading Bags Rotating: How to NOT Lose Your Mind!

My first year teaching, I remember switching out the guided reading books in my students’ take home reading bags was the BANE of my existence. Every Monday, I would try to find an activity my students could do independently that would take enough time for me to take out their...