Core French (primary/junior)
Core French Supports
IDÉLLO is a digital platform created by TFO (Télévision Française de l'Ontario) that offers an educational content library of videos, podcasts, digital books, games, teaching tools, and learning guides for grades K-12. Click the image to log in or to create your own, free account.
Échos is an online French magazine for students in grades 4-6, offering articles on culture, current events, science, and social topics. It includes comprehension questions and activities to develop reading, listening, and critical-thinking skills in an authentic French context.
Click here for a folder of Grade 1 sample unit plans.
Échos pro is the teacher-supported version, providing additional resources such as lesson ideas, teaching guides, and differentiated activities to help educators integrate the magazine into Core French classrooms. These resources have been purchased for grades 4-6 Core French students.
Click here for a sample daily lesson plan template for primary Core French. This sample is structured as a three-part lesson and contains choices of speaking and listening activities.
TVO learn is an online platform that provides a bank of free, ready-made resources that directly align with Ontario curriculum expectations. It contains learning resources for grades 4-8 Core French. TVO Learn resources are created or curated by Ontario Certified Teachers and are approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

