Looking for a fun, engaging, and interactive way to introduce the French past tense in your classroom - Passé Composé ? This Past Tense Game is designed to help students grasp the basics of past tense verbs while reinforcing essential vocabulary.
 
Perfect for beginners, this resource combines visual aids, matching activities, and independent writing tasks to ensure students of all levels can participate and succeed.This resource is ideal for French Core, French immersion students (as part of verb conjugation practice), or any classroom introducing the past tense.
 
With a focus on frequently used verbs, this game is both a vocabulary booster and a grammar builder!
 
✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Step 1: Clear, student-friendly explanation of the past tense (formation, examples, and use).
Step 2: Matching Game – Students match the past tense phrases (e.g., "j'ai fini") with vibrant, engaging images to reinforce comprehension.
Step 3: Independent Writing Activity – Students use the provided verbs to write past tense sentences with the subject "I", allowing them to apply their knowledge independently.
 
KEY FEATURES:
EASY TO USE: Digital-friendly resource that requires no prep!
MOST COMMON VERBS: Focuses on high-frequency verbs to build foundational vocabulary (e.g., finir, réussir, grandir, choisir, etc.).
VISUAL LEARNING: Colorful and clear images for matching activities to support comprehension and retention.
VERSATILE USAGE: Use this resource for:
A first lesson on past tense
A review of vocabulary + grammar
French immersion classes to solidify past-tense conjugation (e.g., passé composé).
 
 
STUDENT-CENTERED: Hands-on activities that encourage independent thinking and application.
 
❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RESOURCE:
PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS: Designed for students with little to no knowledge of the past tense.
MULTIPLE LEARNING STYLES: Combines reading, writing, and visual learning to reach all students.
FUN AND ENGAGING: Keeps students motivated while learning a brand-new concept.
TIME-SAVING: No prep required—just print or upload and start teaching!
 
❓WHO IS THIS FOR?
French Core Teachers introducing the past tense.
French Immersion Teachers working on passé composé.
Teachers looking for fun, low-prep resources!
 
RESOURCE FORMAT:
You will receive a PDF in which you will get a link to make your own Google Slides copy in your Google Drive ( then you can project on an interactive board or upload to Google Classroom or any learning management system)
 
This Past Tense Introduction Game is a must-have resource for any teacher looking to introduce the past tense in a way that’s engaging, effective, and perfect for young learners! Don't miss out—download now and make your next grammar lesson a success!