About the store
Hi! I’m Luke — a language educator with 14+ years of classroom experience and a passion for making learning stick through interactive, engaging activities. I’ve taught French and Russian to learners of all ages, from toddlers to adults, across K–12 and higher education. After years of creating custom materials for my own students, I’m excited to share resources that actually work in real classrooms.
Have a specific skill, theme, or level you need materials for? Feel free to reach out! I love creating resources in response to real classroom needs and am always happy to take requests or adapt materials. You can email me at: lwstratton@gmail.com
When I’m not designing activities, you’ll find me geeking out over language-learning apps, exploring how AI can support (not replace!) great teaching, or practicing my Mandarin and German. I’ve lived and taught internationally — including a Fulbright year in Russia and time teaching in France — which shapes how I bring authentic cultural context into everything I create.
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La Révolution de Fernande VOCAB | French 1 Vocabulary Scaffolding|Flashcards
Your French 1 students can't read the story if they don't know the words.This 18-page vocab bundle gives students everything they need to master 30 key words BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER reading "La Révolution de Fernande" — the dramatic story of a tiny fève who starts a pastry revolution. No boring word lists. Every activity teaches vocabulary through context clues, visuals, and emoji support — the way language actually sticks. 🎧 HEAR THE STORY FIRST:La Révolution de Fernande — AudioWHAT'S INCLU
5th - 10th
French
Galette des Rois French Culture Activity| Drawing, Writing, Reading Real Reviews
Celebrate l'Épiphanie with this engaging, multi-level activity where students design their dream galette des rois and read REAL French reviews!This creative cultural activity combines art, vocabulary practice, authentic reading, and peer interaction — all centered around France's beloved King Cake tradition. Students draw their own galette, describe it using guided prompts, analyze genuine French reviews from Parisian pâtisseries, and participate in a lively gallery walk with classmates. ⭐ WHAT'
5th - 12th
French
Les Étrennes French New Year Gratitude Project | French 1-2 | Cultural Activity
Your textbook forgot this tradition. Your students won't.Les étrennes is a beloved French January custom where families thank their mail carriers, firefighters, and garbage collectors with tips and gratitude. It's real, it's cultural, and it's never in the curriculum — until now. This isn't another worksheet. Students map the essential workers in their OWN lives, then create and deliver a real thank-you card in French. WHAT'S INSIDE:📖 Cultural context page (les étrennes explained simply) 🗺️ "
4th - 12th
French
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Hi! I’m Luke — a language educator with 14+ years of classroom experience and a passion for making learning stick through interactive, engaging activities. I’ve taught French and Russian to learners of all ages, from toddlers to adults, across K–12 and higher education. After years of creating custom materials for my own students, I’m excited to share resources that actually work in real classrooms.
Have a specific skill, theme, or level you need materials for? Feel free to reach out! I love creating resources in response to real classroom needs and am always happy to take requests or adapt materials. You can email me at: lwstratton@gmail.com
When I’m not designing activities, you’ll find me geeking out over language-learning apps, exploring how AI can support (not replace!) great teaching, or practicing my Mandarin and German. I’ve lived and taught internationally — including a Fulbright year in Russia and time teaching in France — which shapes how I bring authentic cultural context into everything I create.
Teaching style
I believe in "pedagogy first, technology second." Every resource I create starts with a clear learning goal — then I figure out the most engaging way to get students there.
My materials are:
✨ Interactive & hands-on — fill-in-the-blank, matching, dialogues, and creative activities that get students producing language, not just consuming it
🌍 Culturally authentic — real-world contexts like French markets, cafés, and family traditions so students learn how and why language is used
📐 Scaffolded for success — activities progress from recognition to production, building confidence along the way
🎯 Minimal prep for teachers — clear layouts, answer keys included, ready to print or project
I design resources I'd actually want to use in my own classroom — no fluff, no busywork, just effective practice that respects your time and your students' intelligence.
Awards & shining teacher moments
14+ years teaching world languages (French, Russian) across K-12 and adult education
International teaching experience in France and Russia
Curriculum developer — created 1,000+ eLearning modules reaching 15,000+ learners globally
Conference presenter at ACTFL 2024, GLOW 2023, and other major language education events
DEI Coordinator — experience designing inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum
My own education history
B.A. in French and Russian, Dickinson College
M.A. in Slavic Languages & Literatures — University of California, Berkeley
Fulbright Fellowship — Russia
Additional training in instructional design, educational technology, and AI-enhanced learning
Additional biographical information
Connect with me and learn more about what I do!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-stratton/
Portfolio: https://sites.google.com/view/luke-stratton/home
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lukestratton
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Luke-Stratton-LXD
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