As Core French or French as a Second Language (FSL) teachers, we’re always on the lookout for fresh, engaging ways to bring language learning to life. Well, Halloween might just be your new secret weapon! Imagine your students speaking in French while designing haunted houses, discussing the perfect Halloween costume, or even working together to create a spooky zombie landscape. All the while practicing vocabulary and improving their French skills. Halloween in the middle years Core French and FSL classroom will boost engagement in second language learning. Let’s dive into why incorporating Halloween into your French class is a fantastic idea. Read on for how my no-prep resources can make this happen effortlessly.
5 REASONS TO INCLUDE HALLOWEEN IN THE FRENCH LANGUAGE CLASSROM
Engagement Levels Skyrocket
The excitement of Halloween immediately captures students’ attention. The spooky, fun, and mysterious elements of the season naturally draw them in. Now imagine layering that with French vocabulary practice and projects! Students will be thrilled to apply their language skills in hands-on, creative activities — whether it’s crafting the perfect Halloween candy bag or creating a haunted house entirely in French!
Click here for this engaging Halloween unit on Teachers pay Teachers.
Building Vocabulary through Fun
Halloween vocabulary provides an amazing opportunity to expand students’ language skills. From words like fantôme (ghost) and sorcière (witch) to more complex phrases, students can learn new terms in a context they enjoy. Plus, when students are using spooky vocabulary while designing their own Halloween landscapes or engaging in interactive speaking games, they are more likely to retain the language. My resources include clear, differentiated vocabulary lists with phonetic pronunciation columns, so every student feels confident in learning the terms.
Differentiated Projects for Every Student
One of the best parts about Halloween is that it sparks creativity, and that’s something every student can take part in. My products include a variety of differentiated project ideas so students can choose what excites them the most. Whether it’s creating the “perfect” Halloween costume using French adjectives, designing spooky zombies, haunted mansions or monster creations, there’s something for every learner. Each project comes with templates, clear instructions, and examples, so your students will have all the tools they need to succeed.
Click here for this project on tpt.
Speaking Games That Get Students Talking
Speaking games are a fantastic way to practice language skills in a lively, pressure-free environment. My Halloween-themed speaking games and no pressure practice techniques, help students practice new vocabulary and conversation skills while working together in pairs or small groups. Imagine students role-playing as Halloween characters, describing their costumes or haunted houses in French. These games are structured to encourage cooperation, discussion, and lots of French practice.
Spooky Settings for Reading & Listening
Shared reading sessions with Halloween books and spooky music set the perfect mood for language learning. Using flashlights and dimmed lighting, you can create an atmospheric, engaging classroom environment that keeps students on the edge of their seats as they listen to French Halloween stories or songs.
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Features of my Halloween-Themed French Resources
In my Teachers Pay Teachers store, I’ve created an engaging collection of Halloween resources designed to make your planning easy and your students eager to participate. Additionally engaging middle schoolers by hooking them in to learning a language. Here’s what you can expect:
Teacher Notes
Helpful tips on how to use each activity, ideas for differentiation, and suggestions for maximizing engagement.
Halloween-Themed Posters & Visuals
Colorful, clear, and eye-catching visuals that will bring the spooky spirit to your classroom!
Mini Flashcards & Vocabulary Lists
Ready-to-use flashcards with differentiated vocabulary structures, including phonetic guides, so every student can confidently speak and understand the spooky terms.
Interactive Notebook Templates
Easy-to-use templates with student examples for engaging activities like haunted house design or the ultimate candy bag design.
Mini Projects
Multiple project ideas with templates for activities like costume design or zombie landscape creation, allowing for teacher and student choice.
No-Prep Activities
All my resources are no-prep, meaning you can focus on teaching while your students dive straight into the fun.
Where to start?
Head over to my Teachers Pay Teachers store today and grab these engaging Halloween resources. They are designed to save you time and make your French class a hit this spooky season. Halloween in the middle years Core French and FSL classroom will boost engagement in second language learning. Your students will love the hands-on, creative approach—and they’ll be speaking more French than ever!
Let Halloween become your new favorite time of year in the language classroom. 🎃
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