Are you a graduate or recent graduate of a university program in education that could lead to a career in French immersion teaching? Join us for this series of free virtual professional Job Dating events for university students that have completed or are graduating from an education programs that may lead to French immersion teaching. How does the event work? These virtual events match employers from school boards across Canada with university students that have completed or are graduating from an education programs that may lead to French immersion teaching to conduct one ..read more

Finding French immersion teaching resources daily can seem like a daunting task. French language resources are not always available to all teachers across Canada.   Based on suggestions from members of our Teacher 5 Etoiles Ambassador Squad, we’ve gathered some inspiration to bookmark in your browser for your future career in French Immersion.  Resources specially designed for French immersion  1. Canadian Association of Immersion Professionals (ACPI) members plateform  The Canadian Association of Immersion Professionals (ACPI) launched its members platform in the fall ..read more

by Lorie-Anne Ouellet, proud member of #teacher5etoiles squad Pour faire suite à mon article sur les 11 Instagram accounts of elementary school French immersion teachers, here are now the 5 accounts to follow for high school French as a second language teachers. @Parfaitementbilingue This teacher, whose name is Lauren Monique, is refreshing to follow! Through her posts and stories, she shares a bit of her daily life as a mom and teacher, in addition to her passion for dance. Parfaitement bilingue account regularly shares planning and organizational tips to help manage our time effectively and ..read more

by Lorie-Anne Ouellet, proud member of #teacher5etoiles squad I love creating educational materials. However, between correction, planning, meetings, and all the related tasks of a French Immersion teacher, the reality is that there is not enough time. Luckily, there are some great teachers out there who share their creations on social media for the benefit of all! So here are 11 elementary French immersion teachers that I especially appreciate following on Instagram. @yvette.rossignol.resources Yvette Rossignol is a retired teacher after 32 years (congratulations!). She continues to share her ..read more

Did you know that April 23 is World Book and Copyright Day? This day allows us to recognize the importance of reading, but also the richness of those who create worlds. Learning French as a second language means opening up to another culture. Reading is a great way to explore it while practicing your French! Back in January, we ran a contest on our Facebook and Instagram pages asking our followers for their literary favorites. So we thought we’d gather them here to inspire you! 1. Flash, ou le Grand Voyage by Charles Duchaussois This story, originally published in 1971, is an autobiography of ..read more

I am a French as a Second Language teacher by training and I am passionate about children’s literature. I always try to pass on this passion to my students. It was during my first teaching internship, in a foster class, that I really understood the power of books on learning a new language. In this article, I present five of my favorite books for your French immersion students in grades 1 to 6, along with some ideas for teaching. 1. Gâteau aux pommes Author : Dawn Casey Publishing company : La pastèque Illustrator : Geneviève Godbout This is the story of a little girl and her dog who ..read more

by Pamela Pascal, proud member of the #teacher5etoiles squad What could be better after a long week of work than spending Friday night in the comfort of our favorite TV shows? As we all know, weekends are crucial to get our energy up and start a new week in our French immersion classes. So sit back, relax and turn on your TVs to enjoy these four 100% French series! 1. Caméra Café If you need to have a good laugh and listen to a light-hearted show, Caméra Café (Quebec version) is for you! Featuring some of the biggest names on the Quebec scene, such as Martin Matte and Antoine Bertrand, this sh ..read more

Over the years of my language learning, I was always told that one of the best ways was through music. In fact, I’ve created a music playlist on Spotify that contains my French favorites! As a teacher in a French Immersion classroom, a tradition has taken hold in my classrooms… Musical Period. What is music period? It’s 30 minutes of collaborative work during which children can work in teams while singing their favorite French songs. Of course, a certain selection gets repeated day by day, but hearing the kids sing their happiness is worth it! So here are three must-have songs in my classroom ..read more

by Mélanie Latreille, proud member of the #teacher5etoiles squad As French immersion teachers and students, we have a very busy schedule: lesson plans, parent meetings, corrections and extracurricular activities. How do we have time to do activities for ourselves? My answer: we need to prioritize our well-being and plan time for ourselves. So I would like to share my favorite activities in nature. A hike in the mountains This activity offers a satisfying workout while being surrounded by the beauty of the forest. Why not step out of your comfort zone and try something new? A bike ride What I l ..read more

After a series of Job Dating activities organized during the Teacher 5 etoiles Great Tour last fall, the jobimmersion.ca team is back in force in the Vancouver area at the end of the month! On April 28, 2022 in Vancouver and on May 2, 2022 in Victoria, graduates and recent graduates of a qualifying French immersion program are invited to participate in a professional Job Dating activity. The event consists of short meetings (approximately 10 minutes) with a person responsible for hiring French Immersion teachers in local school boards. In addition, the team will be on hand to discuss with you ..read more