French Christmas Vocabulary Activity 12 Days of Christmas | Paper

Build French Christmas vocabulary with Christmas activity! It's perfect for FSL (French as a Second Language) and Core French classrooms in Canada. Students rewrite the "12 Days of Christmas" song to practice French Christmas words. It's great for December or your French sub plans.

This French Christmas activity includes:

• French and English templates to cater to different proficiency levels or scaffold learning.
• Comprehensive vocabulary lists of festive words and phrases to inspire creativity. These are French Canadian words and phrases, so they may be different than your region. See the not below.
• Examples of completed pages with photos to help students get started or to use for inspiration.
• Step-by-step assembly instructions for creating a personalized booklet.

Why teachers love it:

• Students can write in English, French, or a mix of both to suit their language abilities.
• Combines vocabulary building with a fun, hands-on activity that encourages self-expression.
• No prior French knowledge is required—perfect for substitutes and non-specialist teachers.
• A festive activity that fits seamlessly into holiday lesson plans.
• Students can display their completed booklets for a festive and educational bulletin board or take them home to share with family.
• Students expand their vocabulary while having fun.
• Suitable for the busy holiday season or as a reliable activity for French sub plans.
• Adaptable for beginners to advanced students, fostering creativity and inclusivity.

This activity supports:

• introducing French.
• learning about vocabulary related to Christmas.
• introducing French or Francophone culture in Canada.
  

Are you looking for more French and FSL resources?

• French Christmas Bingo Game for FSL classes Grade 3+
• Le Carnaval de Québec Lessons and Activities for FSL classes Grade 5+
• Francophone Celebrations in Canada for FSL classes Grade 5+

Ninja Note: This resource requires the buyer to download the PDF and print the pieces before beginning the activity.

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