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PMFL weekly email: Dice games

Bonjour! ¡Hola!
This week, why not try this idea for encouraging repetition and writing particularly amongst older Y5 and Y6 learners. Create a slide similar to these two below in French or Spanish, you can choose all sorts of themes depending upon what you are working on:

Students take it in turns to roll a dice or you can use an electronic one if preferred. They have to say and write the phrase which matches the number on the dice. To make sentences more complex they could do two throws for the first and second parts of the sentence.

Children can also invent their own dice sentences using previously used sentence builder sheets you may have been working on to ensure accurate grammar and spelling.

Also why not sign up for the ‘Translatathon’ – it’s not too late to take up this opportunity!

Please also see attached our remaining free CPD offer for this year with two dates, 4th March 1-4pm, Snaith and 22nd April 1-4pm Molescroft, Beverley. The Beverley event will provide the opportunity for you to see some live MFL teaching as well as hear about the latest language updates.

Bonne weekend!

Sam and Kay!

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

PMFL CPD 2025 2026.docx

PMFL Weekly email – el cuerpo, le corps

Bonjour! ¡Hola!
We hope that you have had a super week back!
Here are some different ways to learn the parts of the body in French or Spanish!

Spanish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh-3pBeVcaI
This is a great Spanish song for seeing the spellings for the words and more suitable for older children

The second song may work well with KS1 and Y3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a52j892-zpA

French

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX7pfspDAlM

Introduce the vocabulary to the children in a variety of ways, pictorial, matching activities, repetition and use of audio – visual slides.
Take part in the song with actions in the target language.
Discuss how to spell the words.
Ask the children to make informed guesses based on what they already know – phonics and sound-spelling links.
Make a list of the body parts.
Give children post it notes.
Ask them to label their partner.
Take a photo for their folder or journal.

Don’t forget to sign up for one of the free CPD events in March or April this year! With the incentive of a £25 Amazon voucher to spend on MFL resources for your school!

Or why not join us for the ‘Translatathon’ event! This is a super way to raise the profile of MFL amongst your pupils and in your school!
The first part of the competition can be held within your school.

Have a lovely weekend!
Best wishes
Sam and Kay

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

PMFL Weekly email – Happy New Year! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Bonne année!

Happy New Year! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Bonne année!
Welcome back everyone!
Looking forward to another year of sharing ideas with you all.
Remember it is not too late to sign up for the Translatathon event! Details are attached.
The final will be held at Beverley Grammar School on Thursday 25th June 2026.

This week, why not revisit the months of the year with these two songs and ideas:
Explain to the children that although the months of the year for each language have many near cognates, pronunciation can still be a challenge. Use it as an opportunity to focus on the phonics for French or Spanish. Use actions and ask the children to come up with ideas for how they might be able to remember sound – spelling links.

Spanish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1Si5fqOqbo
French https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_u2SigckNQ

We also have a CPD event which will run in March and again in April this year at two different venues to suit
(note the content is the same if you previously attended our autumn event).
(£25 Amazon voucher awarded for attendance to spend on school MFL)

Primary Languages Subject Leadership Development including pedagogy and language

(also open to those who deliver Primary MFL in schools)

Wednesday 4th March 1pm – 4pm location: Snaith Primary School

Wednesday 22nd April 1pm to 4pm location: TBC (Driffield area)

To book onto one of these events, please email me directly.
Many thanks everyone
Sam and Kay

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

The East Riding translatathon Primary 2026 updated copy 2 (1).pdf

PMFL CPD 2025 2026 (1).docx

PMFL Weekly email

Bonjour! ¡Hola! This week,why not try this idea?

Remember these songs especially during your last week! All about Christmas in France slides are also attached! This brilliant website has everything you need to know about Christmas in Spain! Why not have your own El Gordo! The winners could be given gold chocolate coins! (allergies permitting of course)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHSxhW_1fkM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_c251Xskb4

Don’t forget to sign up for one of our free CPD events this academic year.
Bonne chance!
Sam and Kay

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

christmas_in_france_information1.ppt

PMFL Weekly email

Bonjour! ¡Hola! This week,why not try this idea? As we get closer to Christmas, why not focus on developing cultural capital?

Spanish/French Christmas foods tasting

(if allergies are a challenge – use photos and discuss)

Spanish and French pass the parcel – wrap objects or images linked to the country and celebration of Christmas. Unwrap and discuss each object or image.

Spanish/French Christmas quiz

Making Spanish/French Christmas cards

Design a Spanish/French Christmas jumper – really useful if you have been learning clothing too!

Learn a Christmas song!
Why not try these…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_c251Xskb4 French
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHSxhW_1fkM Spanish

Don’t forget to sign up for one of our remaining 2 free CPD events this academic year 2025-26.
Bonne chance!
Sam and Kay

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

PMFL CPD 2025 2026.pdf

PMFL Weekly email

Bonjour! ¡Hola!

Why not join in with our Translatathon event? The final is scheduled for the summer term at Beverley Grammar School but the first part of the competition takes place in schools. We would love you to join us and it gives the children the opportunity to participate in a competition and put their language skills to the test! Contact us for more details.

This week,why not try this idea? Teaching opinions, use these songs and websites to help to support this in Spanish and French!

Spanish
https://rockalingua.com/songs/fruits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbi7itM0DGQ

https://wordwall.net/resource/94115304

French
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ03KjwiIVM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaaSprb0IXk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVK4SOArE8g

Use www.wordwall.net to create your own interactive resources.

Don’t forget to sign up for one of our 2 remaining free CPD events this year.
Bonne chance!
Sam and Kay

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

PMFL Weekly email

Bonjour! ¡Hola! This week,why not try this idea? A great song link for teaching the verbs ‘Tener’ and ‘Ser’ in Spanish and ‘Avoir’ and ‘être’ in French:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj7IDVfTi04 Tener
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O45wjys1Cu0 Ser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dazXZM9kHJQ avoir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxYaUXcH-Uo être

Don’t forget to sign up for one of our remaining 2 free CPD events this academic year.
Bonne chance!
Sam and Kay

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

PMFL Weekly email

Bonjour! ¡Hola! Thank you to those schools who have already signed up for the translatathon this year! Details are attached. Please contact myself or Kay if you have any questions.

This week,why not try this idea?

Children’s learning is always inspired by food! It also creates a more sensory experience which helps to create a clearer memory of something!

Fruit Market and/or fruit tasting!
Lesson 1
Teach simple vocabulary and phrases to use at the market.
Use these songs to assist the learning.

French
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ03KjwiIVM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJMEaN2Gih4

Spanish
https://rockalingua.com/songs/fruits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HkzhncQ3FU

Lesson 2
Ask the children to bring in some fruits of their choice or alternatively you can have pictures on cardboard.

Set up the classroom like a fruit market stall.
Use plastic euros to buy the fruits
Alternatively do fruit tasting and use preference phrases with the vocabulary to express likes and dislikes!

Don’t forget to sign up for one of our 2 remaining free CPD events this academic year. Our next one is in March!
Bonne chance!
Sam and Kay

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

PMFL CPD 2025 2026.pdf

The East Riding translatathon Primary 2026 updated copy 2 (1).pdf

PMFL Weekly email

Bonjour! ¡Hola! This week,why not try this idea?

Get into character!
Why not dress up as a famous French or Spanish artist?
A chef or chocolatier
Waiter or waitress
Bring experiences to life with acting

Set up the classroom as a cafe or create a pretend Boulangerie or panadería. If allergies are a problem use cardboard cutouts of foods and drinks. Use plastic euros to pay.

If you have not done so already don’t forget to sign up for one of our 3 free CPD events this year. There are still a few spaces left for Wednesday 8th October at 1pm at Molescroft with a free £25 Amazon voucher towards languages resources for attending.
Bonne chance!
Sam and Kay

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

PMFL CPD 2025 2026.pdf

PMFL Weekly email

Bonjour! ¡Hola! This week,why not try this idea?

Pronunciation sentence race

Split the class into two teams
Each child lines up one behind the other
Give each team a sentence similar in length
One team goes first
Set a timer
Each child reads the sentence aloud
Pronunciation must be mostly accurate
If a mistake is made – sentence goes back to the start of the line
Stop the timer after last child has read
Next team’s turn – best time wins!

Great for repetition and team enthusiasm!
Works well outside while the weather is still milder!
Don’t forget to book onto one of our free CPD events this year, there are still 5 places left for 8th October at 1pm at Molescroft and you will be given a £25 Amazon voucher towards language resources for your school for attending! Contact shendersontucker to confirm attendance.

Bonne chance!
Sam and Kay

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

Sam Henderson-Tucker
Subject Leader and SLE for Primary Languages
Molescroft Primary School
St Leonard’s Road
Beverley
HU17 7HF
01482 861762

PMFL CPD 2025 2026.pdf