Articles written by Diane Farrug
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Survival Expressions for French Students
Survive and thrive in a French immersion classroom environment with useful French questions and statements.
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Foreign Language Learning Materials for Kids
If you are a parent or teacher wishing to introduce children to a foreign language, use effective and age-appropriate DVD's, videos, CD's, and books that kids will love.
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The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
Use thematic activities based on this fun Eric Carle picture book to teach time, animals, and insects vocabulary to your foreign language students.
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Bastille Day Crafts for Kids
This July 14, teach your children about Bastille Day as you create easy French flag crafts together. Make flags to wave, to decorate, to eat and to wear.
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Teach foreign languages in context with this classic picture book by Bill Martin and Eric Carle. Thematic "Brown Bear" activities make language learning fun.
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Teach Foreign Language Greetings
Teach children greetings and introductions in French, Spanish, German, and more. Puppets, games, and activities make foreign language learning fun.
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Make a French Birthday Card
Create a thoughtful, homemade greeting card for a special birthday. Use French words and phrases to wish a "Bon Anniversaire" to a French-speaking friend or relative.
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Teach French Colors
Teach children colors and culture with "poèmes" and "chansons" from France.
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Foreign Language Color Games
Teach children how to identify colors in a foreign language with fun vocabulary games, stories, and activities.
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International Lullaby CDs
Expose your infant to the sounds of a foreign language. Multicultural songs soothe your little one to sleep while enhancing brain and language development.
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French Picnic Lesson
Picnic like you're in Paris. Use French phrases and authentic foods to create a memorable "Déjeuner sur l'herbe" for students, family, or friends.
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Make a French Father's Day Card
This June, celebrate La Fête des Pères French-style. Create a memorable card Dad will love.
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French Mother's Day Activities
Celebrate Mother's Day in French class and create unique gifts that moms of any nationality will love.
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International Father's Day Gifts
Find out how to say "Father" in foreign languages, then make a picture frame, placemat, coffee mug, BBQ apron, or greeting card. Show Dad he's the greatest on the globe.
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Outdoor Language Learning Games
Take the kids outside for foreign language fun. Motivate your students with relays, tag, jump rope songs, and circle games.
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International Mother's Day Gifts
Find out how to say "Mother" in foreign languages, then make a picture frame, coffee mug, placemat, or greeting card. Show Mom she's the greatest on the globe.
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Play Go Fish in a Foreign Language
Play this classic children's card game to practice foreign language vocabulary and communication skills.
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Foreign Language Vocabulary Games
Encourage kids to play their way to strong vocabulary skills in Spanish, French, German, ESL, or any other language.
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Summer Enrichment French Camp
Create a fun French language adventure for day campers this summer. Children will use the magic of play and imagination to travel to France.
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Foreign Language Circle Time
Introduce young children to a second language with this fun, age-appropriate lesson plan format.
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Leprechaun Games for Kids
Gather your little lads and lasses for some active Irish-inspired games. Whether at home or in the classroom, your kids' eyes will be smilin'.
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St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids
Calling all leprechauns! Follow the rainbow to a pot of gold. This activity is overflowing with fun.
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Make a French Mother's Day Card
Celebrate Mother's Day like you're in France. Moms everywhere will love a unique card with meaningful sayings and quotes en français.
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Easy French Easter Craft for Kids
Discover springtime customs in France with this international, cultural craft.
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Foreign Language Body Parts Games
Teach children how to identify body parts in a foreign language with motivating vocabulary games, stories, and projects.
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French Body Parts Songs & Rhymes
Teach children "les partis du corps" with fun French music. Develop body parts vocabulary while discovering culture.
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Strange Eating Habits of Louis XIV
Louis XIV (1638-1715) has gone down in history for his legendary reign from the palace of Versailles, and also for his legendary appetite. This king loved to eat!
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Write Poetry in a Foreign Language
Be inspired with the language of poetry. Play with words in English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian.
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Cultural Cooking Project
What's for dinner? A lesson in ethnic food and culture for the whole family.
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Create Foreign Language Stories
Novice level language learners will blossom into prolific writers with this fun, creative project.
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Make a French Valentine's Day Card
Ahhh . . . l'amour. What better way to express your love than with a homemade valentine written in French?
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Telling Time Bingo
It's time for bingo! Practice using both digital and analog clocks with this classic game. Here's your guide to selecting the version that's right for your students.
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Telling Time in Foreign Languages
"What time is it?" It's time for fun activities using clocks and schedules in the target language.
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Learn French with Children's Books
Present French in context to beginning students of all ages with these fun, classic stories.
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Foreign Language Standards
What are the Five C's? Teachers of French, Spanish, German, or any other foreign language need to know!
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Learn foreign language in context with Eric Carle's classic picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
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Foreign Language Tic Tac Toe Games
"Tic tac toe, three in a row!" Encourage children to practice foreign language vocabulary and communication skills with these interactive variations on the classic game.
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How Music Helps Language Learning
Music, singing, and dancing aren't just fun, fluffy fillers in a foreign language class. Music is a powerful tool for language learning and retention.
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Foreign Language Number Games
Motivate your students to master numbers in French, Spanish, English, or any other language. Learning through play makes this necessary skill fun and effective.
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Foreign Language Basketball Game
Motivate your foreign language or ESL students with a friendly classroom game of basketball. Learn English, French, Spanish, German, or any other language through play.
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