Rebecca Blouwolff
@mmeblouwolff.bsky.social
Middle school French teacher who's all about thematic units & proficiency. ACTFL TOY 2020. NBCT. My thematic units shared here: https://mmeblouwolff.weebly.com/
One of my favorite things is learning from someone else how to improve on an idea. My students are already familiar with Beyoncé as our heuristic to remember the French accent aigu, but the tipped hat is next level! Thank you Erin Fell for a great presentation on Accommodations at #ACTFL! #langchat
November 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Just had my best ever French 6 class with a very bouncy group on a Friday afternoon!? This game really builds focus and listening in my experience. Pictures (to print as thumbnails and place in plastic sleeves here): docs.google.com/presentation... #langchat #fle #Frenchteachers
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Just had my best ever French 6 class with a very bouncy group on a Friday afternoon!? This game really builds focus and listening in my experience. Pictures (to print as thumbnails and place in plastic sleeves here): docs.google.com/presentation... #langchat #fle #Frenchteachers
Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva — because her vote could force the House to release the Epstein Files. The GOP is doing everything they can to keep Trump's Epstein cover-up going.
October 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva — because her vote could force the House to release the Epstein Files. The GOP is doing everything they can to keep Trump's Epstein cover-up going.
Trying to cement another best practice into my repertoire this year. Ss said these were tough, which was my goal. They were shocked when I explained that hard Qs are actually better for retrieval! @retrievelearn.bsky.social #langchat
October 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Trying to cement another best practice into my repertoire this year. Ss said these were tough, which was my goal. They were shocked when I explained that hard Qs are actually better for retrieval! @retrievelearn.bsky.social #langchat
A student whose home language is French is frustrated by their lower score on writing assessments. I'm hoping studying these exemplars will help. How do you build your collection of exemplars and how do you use them with students? #langchat
October 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
A student whose home language is French is frustrated by their lower score on writing assessments. I'm hoping studying these exemplars will help. How do you build your collection of exemplars and how do you use them with students? #langchat
When you do the thing you know you should do but never manage to actually do (studying exemplars 🥇)... next thing you know, I'll be leaving time for exit tickets ⏰!!! #langchat
October 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
When you do the thing you know you should do but never manage to actually do (studying exemplars 🥇)... next thing you know, I'll be leaving time for exit tickets ⏰!!! #langchat
Still learning how to train 6th graders (in year 7 of teaching them!?). This slide felt heavy-handed and ridiculous to me, but has been extremely effective. #langchat
September 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Still learning how to train 6th graders (in year 7 of teaching them!?). This slide felt heavy-handed and ridiculous to me, but has been extremely effective. #langchat
My ePals collaborating teacher had her French 6th graders make notebook covers for English class, and my 6th graders are to vote on their favorites! I think my students will be surprised by the small place of the US in French students' imagination (just a 🌭 & 🚚!). 🤣 #langchat #fle
September 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Favorite classroom organization hack (discovered during COVID!): put tape to indicate where desks go in your classroom. Then direct students to push desks back to their proper location anytime! Helpful when you've got a lot of kids and backpacks navigating a too-small space. #langchat
September 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Favorite classroom organization hack (discovered during COVID!): put tape to indicate where desks go in your classroom. Then direct students to push desks back to their proper location anytime! Helpful when you've got a lot of kids and backpacks navigating a too-small space. #langchat
Classroom set-up complete!
A 6th grade ELA teacher helped me figure out how to hang the francophone flags in an attractive & non-chaotic manner, I reused my composition books for a 4th year of L1 reflective journaling, and I've already had a canary in the coalmine moment. #langchat
A 6th grade ELA teacher helped me figure out how to hang the francophone flags in an attractive & non-chaotic manner, I reused my composition books for a 4th year of L1 reflective journaling, and I've already had a canary in the coalmine moment. #langchat
August 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Classroom set-up complete!
A 6th grade ELA teacher helped me figure out how to hang the francophone flags in an attractive & non-chaotic manner, I reused my composition books for a 4th year of L1 reflective journaling, and I've already had a canary in the coalmine moment. #langchat
A 6th grade ELA teacher helped me figure out how to hang the francophone flags in an attractive & non-chaotic manner, I reused my composition books for a 4th year of L1 reflective journaling, and I've already had a canary in the coalmine moment. #langchat
Public media has been defunded, but there’s still a chance to restore it. I just signed up for updates from Protect My Public Media, so I’ll know exactly when and how to take action. Join me: bit.ly/45puWl4
August 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Public media has been defunded, but there’s still a chance to restore it. I just signed up for updates from Protect My Public Media, so I’ll know exactly when and how to take action. Join me: bit.ly/45puWl4
I love the "Proficiency in My District" component of Proficiency Academy!
Here at #MAFLA Proficiency Academy, we're hearing how #ACTFL leaders Paul Sandrock & Omar Rachid provided a helpful framework for Evan Greenwald's district as they transitioned toward proficiency-based instruction.
Here at #MAFLA Proficiency Academy, we're hearing how #ACTFL leaders Paul Sandrock & Omar Rachid provided a helpful framework for Evan Greenwald's district as they transitioned toward proficiency-based instruction.
June 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
An important read on antisemitism today from @nytimes.com opinion. Free gift link below. #langchat #actfl
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/o...
June 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
An important read on antisemitism today from @nytimes.com opinion. Free gift link below. #langchat #actfl
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/o...
My students made a "joyeux anniversaire" video for our Quebec tour guide during our long trip back to Boston, which I sent him on his birthday yesterday. So sweet! #langchat
June 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
My students made a "joyeux anniversaire" video for our Quebec tour guide during our long trip back to Boston, which I sent him on his birthday yesterday. So sweet! #langchat
Looking for practical and affordable summer PD? I'm thrilled to return to PEARLL's Summer Institute for a 3-day online workshop in August on all things VOCABULARY. Come learn and share with other classroom teachers for just $99! #langchat #actfl #Frenchteachers
pearll.nflc.umd.edu/2025-summer-...
pearll.nflc.umd.edu/2025-summer-...
May 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Looking for practical and affordable summer PD? I'm thrilled to return to PEARLL's Summer Institute for a 3-day online workshop in August on all things VOCABULARY. Come learn and share with other classroom teachers for just $99! #langchat #actfl #Frenchteachers
pearll.nflc.umd.edu/2025-summer-...
pearll.nflc.umd.edu/2025-summer-...
Got to participate in May Day for a few minutes Thursday morning before school!
May 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Got to participate in May Day for a few minutes Thursday morning before school!
#Boston -area residents with a spare room! This program helps find folks who want to help immigrant families by providing them with housing for up to 1 year. Compensation for hosts is provided, as is professional assistance for guests. Newton Brookline Asylum Resettlement Coalition: www.nb-arc.com
April 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
#Boston -area residents with a spare room! This program helps find folks who want to help immigrant families by providing them with housing for up to 1 year. Compensation for hosts is provided, as is professional assistance for guests. Newton Brookline Asylum Resettlement Coalition: www.nb-arc.com
Really wanted to join #HandsOff today in Boston, but woke up with a fever. Sending these in with other local supporters. @standupforscience.bsky.social @indivisible.org
April 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Really wanted to join #HandsOff today in Boston, but woke up with a fever. Sending these in with other local supporters. @standupforscience.bsky.social @indivisible.org
Multilingual Passover resource from the Jewish Languages Project! @sarah-bunin-benor.bsky.social www.jewishlanguages.org/haggadah-sup...
March 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Multilingual Passover resource from the Jewish Languages Project! @sarah-bunin-benor.bsky.social www.jewishlanguages.org/haggadah-sup...
It *mostly* went well... 😱 ... thanks to all participants for their patience with my tech failS!
February 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It *mostly* went well... 😱 ... thanks to all participants for their patience with my tech failS!