Diane Farrug
Diane is a foreign language teacher and writer from the U.S. She has shared her love of the French language with students as young as 2 and as old as 18. Currently a high school teacher, she has also piloted preschool foreign language programs, created home-based mom-tot classes, written a fifth grade French workbook, and developed an innovative story-based middle school curriculum. She is a frequent speaker at state, regional, and national foreign language teacher conferences.
Diane received her BA in French and English Language and Literature in 1990, and she has done post-graduate work in Elementary Education. She studied in both France and Quebec and has traveled to these wonderful places frequently, leading student trips and exchange programs.
Diane also writes articles, stories, poems, and crafts for children's magazines. She has been published in Highlights for Children, Hopscotch for Girls, Faces magazine, and Wee Ones e-zine. She enjoys writing internet content about kids, family, education, travel, and food.
Latest Articles
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Survival Expressions for French Students
Survive and thrive in a French immersion classroom environment with useful French questions and statements.
Jul 18, 2008
- Diane Farrug
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Foreign Language Learning Materials for Kids
If you are a parent or teacher wishing to introduce children to a foreign language, use effective and age-appropriate DVD's, videos, CD's, and books that kids will love.
Jul 6, 2008
- Diane Farrug
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The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
Use thematic activities based on this fun Eric Carle picture book to teach time, animals, and insects vocabulary to your foreign language students.
Jul 3, 2008
- Diane Farrug
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Bastille Day Crafts for Kids
This July 14, teach your children about Bastille Day as you create easy French flag crafts together. Make flags to wave, to decorate, to eat and to wear.
Jun 30, 2008
- Diane Farrug
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Teach foreign languages in context with this classic picture book by Bill Martin and Eric Carle. Thematic "Brown Bear" activities make language learning fun.
Jun 30, 2008
- Diane Farrug
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Teach Foreign Language Greetings
Teach children greetings and introductions in French, Spanish, German, and more. Puppets, games, and activities make foreign language learning fun.
Jun 25, 2008
- Diane Farrug
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Make a French Birthday Card
Create a thoughtful, homemade greeting card for a special birthday. Use French words and phrases to wish a "Bon Anniversaire" to a French-speaking friend or relative.
Jun 12, 2008
- Diane Farrug
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Teach French Colors
Teach children colors and culture with "poèmes" and "chansons" from France.
Jun 2, 2008
- Diane Farrug
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Foreign Language Color Games
Teach children how to identify colors in a foreign language with fun vocabulary games, stories, and activities.
Jun 2, 2008
- Diane Farrug
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French Picnic Lesson
Picnic like you're in Paris. Use French phrases and authentic foods to create a memorable "Déjeuner sur l'herbe" for students, family, or friends.
May 19, 2008
- Diane Farrug
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