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Our Low FODMAP “Onion” Soup used leek and scallion greens and rich beef stock for a version very close to the classic.
French First Week Activities: In my previous 4 posts, I've talked about why it's so important to create an immersion atmosphere, how to set the tone for the year, and how to set expectations for the first day of French class. In this post about the French first week activities, I'll be sharing the lessons
I’ve lived in France since 2012 and I’ve had a lot of time over the years to reflect on the French way of life and how it differs from how we do things in the U.S. Usually here on the blog, I try t…
During the unit on teaching El Cuerpo in Spanish class, I had students create their own monster bodies. They were to label 12 body parts and then present their monster to the class describing the b…
Can you believe that I didn’t realize what a glyph was until last year? I mean, I had been using them, I just didn’t know what they were called. I kept seeing the word ‘glyph’ on Pinterest and ignoring it because it sounded like something I wouldn’t like. Some kind of a really intense reading…
The world would be a boring place if we were all the same. Learning about cultural differences is fascinating and fun. But sometimes it can be confusing, especially when cultural differences come a…
Sometimes I wonder, if I were a teenage girl today, would I even consider a career in computer science? I got lucky 35 years ago when I had a heroic teacher who went to extraordinary lengths to open this door for me.
What is a war binder and how do I create one? Plus everything you need to create a war binder or faith journal, including free downloads!
I moved to France in 2012 and you know what they say about hindsight being 20/20. You’ve heard the saying “you live, you learn” and I believe every choice I’ve made has led me to where I am n…
Man, this quilt seemed to take forever to finish! I really really REALLY love it, I am seriously going to have a hard time giving this one away. Materials used were: American Jane Peas And Carrots…
I recently read about the Mona Lisa call/response technique and being Mona Lisa ready. How perfect! My students were already hearing me...
Color temperature generally refers to how “warm” or “cool” a color is. But if only it were that simple. It seems every artist has a different interpretation of what color temperature means in art. In this post I want to break down color temperature and what it means for us artists.
I decided to take on my own challenge of incorporating a STEM activity every day for a week. It turned out to be a huge success where both my students and I had a blast. Here were the various …
A St Patrick’s Day take on French onion soup using a Guinness based broth with plenty of caramelized onions topped with melted cheddar cheese.
If we’re being honest, my transition to living in France wasn’t a perfect one. Here are the mistakes I made when I moved to France.
I don't know about you but my bag of tricks is getting pretty low on ideas by this point in the school year. One of my last ditch efforts to...
The Louvre, the Eiffel tower, Les Marais and Montmartre - why take the Metro when you can walk to see these places? Here are 103 self-guided walks to choose from that will take you through the best Paris has to offer.
The Autoimmune Protocol can be tough at the beginning, especially breakfast! No more bagels and cream cheese! Get my best tips to tackle breakfast on AIP.
Practical and easy ways to incorporate movement in your classroom! Check out these great teaching ideas for elementary & secondary teachers!
Language learning role plays don't have to be left in your memories of school French! Put a self-study twist on them and use language learning role plays.
