Skip to content
  • About Samantha
  • Contact
  • My Class Blog – Le monde parle français !
  • Disclaimer

The French Corner

  • About Samantha
  • Contact
  • My Class Blog – Le monde parle français !
  • Disclaimer

Author: Samantha Decker

Posted onAugust 27, 2013 links

The Top 5 Reasons to Like the French Corner on Facebook

The French Corner has been on Facebook for quite a few years now, but I must admit I have only recently tapped into the potential of […] Read More

Posted onAugust 24, 2013 edtech, remote learning, tech tools

Making Informational Videos with VideoScribe and PowToon

It’s pretty incredible what kinds of tools are available to consumers today to create professional-looking media.  Case in point, Sparkol VideoScribe and PowToon, two similar […] Read More

Posted onAugust 21, 2013September 12, 2025 advocacy, edtech, rentrée

La rentrée, 2è partie – Pourquoi le français ?

Last week, I blogged about some of the back-to-school decor in my classroom.  One thing I intentionally left out is the bulletin board up above.  It’s […] Read More

Posted onAugust 17, 2013 lesson plan, links, rentrée

La rentrée : Première Partie

In this post, I will share some links and resources with you for the back to school year.  Many of these resources were inspired by […] Read More

Posted onAugust 14, 2013 links, professional development

NYSAFLT Summer Institute 2013

Richard, a friend from last year’s SI, me, and Sarah, a new friend What better way to spend 4 days in August than at a […] Read More

Posted onAugust 4, 2013 authentic resources, culture, edtech

15 French Teachers You Should Follow on Pinterest

If you’re not using Pinterest already, I highly recommend it.  It’s a great way to curate, organize, and share content.  Teachers have been sharing their […] Read More

Posted onAugust 2, 2013 authentic resources, culture, edtech, flickr, geography, google maps

Using Google Maps and Flickr to Reinforce Francophone Geography

Teaching first year students, I feel it’s my job to make sure students leave my class with an understanding of where French is spoken.  Naturally, […] Read More

Posted onJuly 31, 2013 culture, edtech, Media, remote learning

Vintage Footage of Francophone Countries from the Travel Film Archive

The Travel Film Archive has an impressive YouTube channel chock full of videos taken all over the world from the early 1900s through the 1960s.  There […] Read More

Posted onJuly 28, 2013 authentic resources, culture, reading, writing

Keeping the 5 Cs Alive with a Pen Pal Project

Last year I decided it was time to start a pen pal project with a francophone class.  I had wanted to do one for awhile […] Read More

Posted onJuly 24, 2013 culture, dining

Designing a French Eatery: A Fun Assignment That Reinforces Culture!

One of the things I like to hone in on when I’m teaching meal-taking is how different eating establishments such as a boulangerie, café, glacier, […] Read More

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

MEET THE AUTHOR

My name's Samantha Decker and I'm a middle school French teacher from Saratoga Springs, NY. I started The French Corner in high school as a resource for French students, and have since expanded it into a blog for French teachers. Read more about the blog here.

Subscribe by Email

MY LATEST ON FACEBOOK

The French Corner

Search the Blog

Categories

Archives

© 2026 The French Corner
Powered by WordPress / Theme by Design Lab
I use cookies on my website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Facebook
Facebook
fb-share-icon
Twitter
Visit Us
Follow Me
Post on X
Pinterest
Pinterest
fb-share-icon
Instagram
YouTube
YouTube