How can simple, consistent routines create a classroom where students communicate confidently in the target language every day? In this episode we look at how effective routines lead to successful classrooms. I’m joined by Tia Parnell, a French teacher in Ontario, Canada. Tia shares practical insight into how routines can create structure, boost engagement, and support meaningful language use. Everything from warm-ups and transitions to handling interruptions.
Topics in this Episode:
- routines as the backbone of the classroom the key elements that make a classroom routine both simple and effective
- morning routines that work particularly well in a world language classroom to set the tone for meaningful language use
- transitions how do you help students smoothly shift between activities while keeping them engaged in language learning?
- how to maintain structure when unexpected events disrupt routines, and strategies to help students reset and refocus
- advice for establishing consistent routines to support teachers starting strong and maintaining
Connect with Tia Parnell
- TikTok: @parfaitementparnell
- Instagram: @parfaitementparnell
- Website: parfaitementparnell.com
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