@lynnlovescats
*Retired* high school French & Spanish teacher, M.Ed | French/Spanish LOA sub | Edtech educator | Cat mom! | Sci-fi fan | Active in WL professional groups #aatfrench #iTeachWL #FrenchTeachers #langchat #IDEAil
A Siamese snowshoe cat with white chest and an adorable white beauty spot by his nose lies on a blanketed sofa and contemplates Monday.
Adopted nearly four years ago at the age of ten. He’s the bestest.
Might as well be walking on the sun.
The other side of the persistent fog in Chicagoland. Oh, to be serenely soaring above the mist and clouds.
This is a GREAT idea!!! Read the rest of this thread too! #edusky #langchat
Brown tabby cat June lies on her side; half in, half out of a beam of morning sunlight. Her eyes are closed. Her white chest and subtle orange tabby markings are visible.
Brown tabby cat June lies on her back; half in, half out of a beam of morning sunlight. Her eyes are closed. Her white chest and subtle orange tabby markings are visible.
Half sun, half shadow, pure bliss. #Caturday
I know her! Meet Kelly and other great WL teachers in Chicago at the Central States Conference March 12 - 14. #FrenchTeachers #aatfrench #iteachWL
On the screen: « Something you wouldn’t say in front of your teacher »; « Something you would say to a friend » A « novel » rereading strategy. It has to have some novelty…enter Game of Quotes. Students see a situation on a slide, search the novel for a relevant response, then read it aloud in L2 to their small group.
Game of Quotes! I plan to do this next time we read a full class novel in the target language. Check out Carrie Toth’s great activity on her Instagram or linktr.ee/somewheretoshare
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Love is in the air and across the skyline. Looks like temps in the mid-40s for Valentine's Day on Saturday in Chicago.
Nation Manie is the newly created anthem for Manie Musicale!
#ManieMusicale
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Today is Go Red For Women today. Support women’s cardiovascular health by wearing red, sharing information and resources, and donating to support research and education. Our Chicago skyline is lit up in red! For more details, go to the American Heart Association of Illinois.
Mark your calendar for this AATF webinar! #FrenchTeachers
Pretty in pink 💕
#4 The candle, because it symbolizes hope for the new year. The light endures. It’s also a very cool shot, capturing the moon. I love #1 as well, but The Candle speaks to me.
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AATF ChiNIL Atelier d’hiver “Tous sur la bonne page” Differentiation to level the playing field
AATF Chicago/Northern Illinois is the largest chapter of AATF, a professional organization for French teachers of all levels. AATF ChiNIL provides workshops, resources, social events and more. Join us on February 7th 9am-12pm at John Hancock College Prep in Chicago. Registration link in comments.
The Bean with a Beanie. Frozen February is here. This morning in Millennium Park with the Bean in reflection.
Jodie Foster has spoken French since she was a child. But it's only now that she's taken on a lead role scripted almost entirely in the language of Molière, for A Private Life. n.pr/45QHEZV
Manie Musicale depuis 2017 logo
On vient de dévoiler le tableau officiel pour Manie Musicale 2026! La moitié des artistes sont des femmes. Est-ce que cette année on aura enfin une CHAMPIONNE? #FrenchTeachers #ManieMusicale2026
At last! This weekend, we’ll be halfway through winter. Time to make and enjoy some crêpes to celebrate La Chandeleur with your students. #FrenchTeachers #French
Link to the website and registration form: www.maniemusicale.info/how-to-sign-up
Manie Musicale official logo: a treble clef and musical notes superimposed on a basketball, with the text « Manie Musicale depuis 2017 »
French teachers: registration for Manie Musicale 2026 is now open! Register your school by March 1 in order to participate. Link to the official website is in the comments. #FrenchTeachers #French #iTeach WL
Registration: www.frenchteachers.org/events/
💻AATF members: Join us on Saturday, January 31 at 11h ET/ 8h PT This event is free for AATF members: 'Pas de plastique: La lutte de l'Homme Plastique au Sénégal' with L'Homme Plastique &moderated by former AATF Vice-President Katy Wheelock.
Which brand is that?
Sunday Stroll in the Snow. Today in Chicago.
Brrrr, just brrr. 🥶
Can’t wait for the competition! Also, the French version—Manie Musicale—is highly anticipated as well. Qui va gagner? 🎶
Students cannot learn when they are afraid for their safety or the safety of their families, friends, and educators.
Tell Congress to keep ICE out of schools, churches, and hospitals. 👉
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