Kathleen Spring replied to Kathleen Spring's discussion French textbooks in For Teachers
"I meet with them every day for 30 minutes."
Aug 21, 2019
Paul Kueffner replied to Kathleen Spring's discussion French textbooks in For Teachers
"Nous utilisons Allez-Viens pour nos classes de 5th Grade. Ça marche mal- c'est visé sur le lycéens. Les exemples et les vidéos tombent à plat ou font rire: appeler une fille au téléphone- tu rigoles! Pour les élèves de 4th Grade nous utilisons…"
Aug 21, 2019
Caroline Fullenwarth replied to Kathleen Spring's discussion French textbooks in For Teachers
"Bonjour Kathleen,

For FLE for 3rd to 5th graders I agree with Emmanuel, Ludo et ses amis is a great textbook

I would also strongly recommend taking a look at those 2 textbooks from CLE International:
Alex et Zoé

It's a very modern looking…"
Aug 21, 2019
Kathleen Spring replied to Kathleen Spring's discussion French textbooks in For Teachers
"Thanks for all the suggestions!! Alex et Zoe is a book that we use as an activity resource and the kids love it! I will look up the other ones now too and see how we like them. Merci bien!"
Aug 21, 2019
David Graham replied to Kathleen Spring's discussion French textbooks in For Teachers
"I recommend old lessons from Telefrancais.. The program was developed long ago by TV Ontario. Many of the lessons can be found on Youtube.

David Graham"
Aug 21, 2019
Emmanuel Lainé replied to Kathleen Spring's discussion French textbooks in For Teachers
"Hi,
At FIAF, we use a book called "Ludo et ses amis". Once you understood the general philosophy of the book, the activities really allow to get progress quickly. There's a text book, an exercise book, cds and a teacher's book. You can get more…"
Aug 21, 2019
Laurie Parker replied to Kathleen Spring's discussion French textbooks in For Teachers
"How often do you meet? How long are the classes?

I've used this book for my 4th graders, but if you meet often, it might not be enough to get you through the year.

It's a great, colorful activity book from the UK.…"
Aug 21, 2019
David Graham replied to Kathleen Spring's discussion French textbooks in For Teachers
"There is an old video series called "Telefrancais" originally done by TV Ontario in the 80s. It's kind of dated but many episodes are available free on YouTube.

Take a look.

David Graham"
Aug 21, 2019
Kathleen Spring posted a discussion in For Teachers
Bonjour!I am the French teacher at a small Catholic School on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I teach grades K-8 and am currently looking for an appropriate textbook for my 3rd-5th graders. I started the French program just last year and we are…
Aug 21, 2019