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Year-long Senegalese Classroom Experiences: From Baobabs to Fanals to Graffiti
Enjoy this post by a teacher at a Reggio-Emilia-inspired public school in DC and her yearlong French curriculum focusing on Senegal.

Katy Wheelock
Apr 16 min read
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De Talibé à Professeur : Le Parcours Extraordinaire de Matou Diallo
Le mot talibé, dérivé de l’arabe talib signifiant « étudiant », revêt une profonde importance culturelle et religieuse au Sénégal.

Katy Wheelock
Jan 235 min read
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New Year, New Travel!
New regulations coming our way for 2025... If you are like me, you are pulling out the computer looking for flights and planning...

Katy Wheelock
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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These are a few of my favorite things
Dear Travelers, I’m not big on Black Friday shopping, but if you are looking for some travel products, here are 17 products I love or...

Katy Wheelock
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Teranga in Senegal
Bonjour from Paris! I’m on a Senegalese chasse au trésors in Paris this week! I’ve had the chance to visit shops with Senegalese owners,...

Katy Wheelock
Nov 28, 20245 min read
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Free Lesson Plan + Music Resources
Enjoying the delightful sounds from this kora player at our lunch on Gorée Island

Katy Wheelock
Oct 27, 20243 min read
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Top 10 in Dakar
Every Vive trip is uniquely curated for the interests of the travelers, but we will likely visit most of these Dakar Top 10 spots in...

Katy Wheelock
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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Senegal in the (Food) News
I've noticed several articles in the last few days about Senegalese food in the news. Try out our recipe below at home. Let us know what...

Katy Wheelock
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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UN World Tourism Day
Did you know September 27 is World Tourism Day? This quote on the UN World Tourism Day homepage really resonated with me, because it also...

Katy Wheelock
Sep 27, 20242 min read
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Greetings and Salutations!
Did you know you can hop on a direct flight to Senegal from JFK to Dakar, and you’ll be there in about 8 hours? It’s only a 4-hour time...

Katy Wheelock
Sep 20, 20246 min read
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Free Webinars & Informational Meetings
Vive is launching a series of free webinars this school year (sign up here ), focused on Senegal for French teachers. Our webinars will...

Katy Wheelock
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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Just Landed: New Trips !
You're Going to Love Senegal Senegal, the country known for its teranga, hospitality, is ready to welcome you in Spring or Summer 2025....

Katy Wheelock
Aug 24, 20241 min read
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Back-to-School and Building Community with Free Activities
Idées pour la rentrée - Here are about 30 free activities and ideas for back-to-school icebreakers. I have been accumulating these ideas...

Katy Wheelock
Aug 24, 202412 min read
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June & July in Senegal: "Go! You won't regret it."
Vive led two teacher groups with a total of 33 participants in June and July 2024. We plan to share sign-ups for 2025 in the next few...

Katy Wheelock
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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Vous me manquez, OMLTA
It was a pleasure to meet new friends north of the border in Toronto, Canada at OMLTA. Thank you for welcoming me as a first-time...

Katy Wheelock
Apr 19, 20241 min read
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Mois de la Francophonie
Vive l'expérience's 2024 Senegal teacher immersion programs are currently fully booked, but we are maintaining waitlists for anyone who...

Katy Wheelock
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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New Year, New Goals!
Bucket list goals? If you are like many French teachers I know, you have a long list of travel destinations in mind, and Senegal is one...

Katy Wheelock
Jan 6, 20242 min read
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Travel: Connect with $3000, 2024 trips still available (Newsletter 12/07/23)
Travel and Join us on Senegal Summer 2024 It's not to late to grab a spot on a trip for this summer! June 16 - 27 or June 30 - July 11,...

Katy Wheelock
Jan 6, 20242 min read
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Last Minute Holiday Gifts for French Teachers! (Newsletter 12/17/23)
Bonjour! This is a great opportunity to transform your French classroom or home with a touch of Senegal! Purchase gifts by midnight...

Katy Wheelock
Jan 6, 20241 min read
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French Teacher Travel with Vive Summer 2024 in Senegal!
Chers amis, We still have a few spots available for our three 2024 French language educator trips for travel to Senegal. We will be...

Katy Wheelock
Nov 12, 20232 min read
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