### Lesson Plan: Les Mois de l'Année (The Months of the Year)
**Level:** Primary 2 (6-8 years old)
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to name, recognize, and order the months of the year in French.
#### Materials Needed:
- Flashcards with the names of the months in French
- A large calendar
- Worksheets for practice
- Colored markers or crayons
- Audio recording of a song about the months of the year in French
### Lesson Plan Outline
**1. Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Begin with a warm greeting in French: “Bonjour, les enfants!”
- Briefly explain the lesson’s topic: “Aujourd'hui, nous allons apprendre les mois de l'année en français.”
- Show a calendar and point to the months as you say them aloud in English and then in French.
**2. Teaching the Months (10 minutes)**
- Display flashcards one by one with each month. Say the name of each month clearly and ask the students to repeat after you.
- January - janvier
- February - février
- March - mars
- April - avril
- May - mai
- June - juin
- July - juillet
- August - août
- September - septembre
- October - octobre
- November - novembre
- December - décembre
- Use rhythmic repetition to help memory. For example, say "Janvier, février, mars, avril..." and have students repeat.
**3. Song Activity (10 minutes)**
- Introduce a song that includes the months of the year in French.
- Play the song once and encourage the students to listen attentively.
- Play the song a second time, this time encouraging the students to sing along.
**4. Hands-On Activity (10 minutes)**
- Hand out worksheets where students can trace or write the names of the months.
- Allow students to color a picture related to each month on the worksheet.
- While they work, walk around to offer help and ensure they are correctly pronouncing the months.
**5. Ordering Game (5 minutes)**
- Mix up the flashcards and hand one to each student.
- Ask the students to come up to the front and arrange themselves in the correct order of the months.
- Once they are in the correct order, have them all say the months in order together.
**6. Recap and Review (3 minutes)**
- Review the names of the months one more time with the class.
- Ask several students at random to name a month when pointed out on the calendar.
- Praise all efforts to encourage confidence and reinforce learning.
**7. Closing (2 minutes)**
- Thank the students for their attention and participation.
- Reinforce the day's learning: “Aujourd'hui, nous avons appris les mois de l'année en français. Bien fait!”
- End with a fun goodbye song in French or a simple “Au revoir, les amis !”
#### Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation during repetition, singing, and activities.
- Collect worksheets to see if students can correctly write or trace the names of the months.
#### Homework:
- Ask students to draw a picture representing their favorite month and write the name of the month in French below it.