Description
Looking for a fun, no prep French brain break that gives students a quick change of pace while still reinforcing vocabulary and attention to detail?
This engaging New Year-themed brain break activity challenges students to find themed objects hidden within a collection of overlapping images and identify each type using a different colour. Perfect for French Immersion grades and FSL classrooms grades 4-7, this print-and-go activity provides a fun, screen-free way to practise French vocabulary, focus, and visual discrimination.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
🩷 1 themed French brain break activity
🩷 French vocabulary practice
🩷 Visual search and colouring activity
🩷 Full answer key
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
⚠️ This resource is designed to be printed on standard 8.5 × 11 paper.
⚠️ Students will need a variety of coloured pencils, crayons, or markers to complete the activity.
⚠️ This resource is designed as a quick, independent activity and requires no preparation beyond printing.
CONCEPTS COVERED:
✔ French vocabulary
✔ Visual discrimination
✔ Attention to detail
✔ Focus and concentration
✔ Following written instructions
HOW CAN THIS RESOURCE BE USED?
✔ Brain breaks
✔ Early finishers
✔ Independent work
✔ Quiet-time activities
✔ Sub plans or emergency activities
✔ French centres or stations
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Victoria W. –
Mes élèves ont vraiment aimé cette pause de cerveau!
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Lorena P. –
This was a very engaging and useful resource students enjoyed. Very happy with this resource!
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Christine T. –
Great way to start the New Year. Each item had a colour so that students would end up with a bright art project.
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Amy Teed –
Super fun, cute activity that I recommend to leave with a supply teacher, to take a break from a task or for early finishers. Merci!
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Sarah L. –
My students loved this and they looked so cool! Thanks 🙂
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