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<dd class="wp-caption-text">Pen pals for classrooms A language exchange with a pen pal from Mexico is an excellent way to make a friend from Mexico, learn about its culture and improve your foreign language skills. My students reading and writing instructional level ranges from 1st grade to 3rd grade. 10. co Site: https://hello. Each book is shared with the "sister" program. Find penpals from around the world! A vibrant two-year exchange of ideas, stories, pictures, and artifacts that helps U. Students were also asked specifically about the role of feelings in their investigations, as well as about their pen pals. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Is it OK if we also use cookies to improve and customize your experience? Learn more and manage your cookies If you don’t have a classroom in mind already, decide what state/states you would be interested in doing pen pals with. Net. yes please! It’s friendly letter writing at it’s best. Kids Pen Pal Ideas. I had 5 states I Having a pen pan is one of my favorite memories from childhood. Learn more About us! To foster understanding in the months leading up to the election, PenPal Schools connected students in nearly 400 classrooms across 36 states through an election-related politics course to discuss On PenPal Schools, learners can only study the topics that are assigned to them by a teacher. The Pen Pal Club program is ideal for classrooms around the country but you can still bring this love of reading and writing home with you as well. Pause for Peace; Racial Justice; The Grandfriends Kindness Project; Kindness Unites Paperchain (Linked By Love) Care For Our Earth; Events ’25 Peace Hero Gala A quick Google search gave me several educational pen pal services, as well as, online pen pal services. Her excitement over receiving a reply from her new Peaceful Pen Pals Project (for individuals) Peaceful Pen Pals Class to Class Project (for classrooms) Kind Coins Campaigns; Love For Ukraine; Love For Syria And Turkey; Community Builders. Raise your hand if you know a student who’d like a pen pal. Here’s a little post for all you alls who signed up for the Pen Pal Pair Up as well as those teachers who are interested in establishing a connection, but The Peaceful Pen Pals Project provides children around the world with an opportunity to make a new friend and connect with someone they may not have met otherwise. Peaceful Pen Pals Project (for individuals) Peaceful Pen Pals Class to Class Project (for classrooms) Kind Coins Campaigns; Love For Ukraine; Love For Syria And Turkey; Community Builders. PenPal provides a safe environment for people to share their interests and stories in a more meaningful way with members from all over the world. Our classroom now has a mailbox where mail will be deposited and received. Pause for Peace; Racial Justice; The Peaceful Pen Pals Project (for individuals) Peaceful Pen Pals Class to Class Project (for classrooms) Kind Coins Campaigns; Love For Ukraine; Love For Syria And Turkey; Community Builders. Please feel free to email me at gillianlove1@gmail. MEMBERS. The site works a little differently, with pen pals choosing a project or current event to work on together. Teachers can also put up an ad for a class looking for pen pals. The address of each pen pal is encrypted and hidden for others. The books tell the story of the children, their classrooms, homes and families. Based at St. . PenPal Schools is an award-winning site that connects students, teachers, and classrooms from around the world. Discover a World of Cultural Connections with Our Pen Pal and Language Exchange Platform. sumbal@storypal. This activity promotes empathy, understanding, and appreciation for the diverse voices within our global community. Classrooms will be matched based on number of students. We describe each form of care using examples from our data. 1The term Ogwehoweh is a Cayuga word meaning Real People, a name Hodinohso:ni: call ourselves and Through the use of technology, teachers now have more ways than ever to connect to other classrooms and audiences all around the world. Pause for Peace; Racial Justice; The Grandfriends Kindness Project; Kindness Unites Paperchain (Linked By Love) Care For Our Earth; Events ’25 Peace Hero Gala over 100,000 registered classrooms in 191 countries for classroom-to-classroom pen-pal exchanges and cross-cultural learning projects. Reply. There is a fee for this service. To date, the program has included 150 American and Belizean teachers, as well as more than 1,000 students in both countries (ages 4–13). In science education research, however, students' care is often overlooked. students in the classroom learn about the people, I had pen pals when I was young, and it was so much fun. On Go Pangea, learners are free to explore any topic! Meet our conversation cards for classrooms—a set of 75 thoughtful, engaging questions designed by teachers, for teachers and their classrooms. Read up on related cross-curricular and technology connections. Penpal Letters. For more information on how to set-up and support effective role-playing in your classroom have a look at this resource from Learn Alberta. Pause for Peace; Racial Justice; The The USPS Pen Pals program will bring together 25,000 third-fifth grade classrooms around the United States to write 1 million letters with the goal of fostering friendships! And each participating classroom will score their very Connect with friends around the world or nearby! Discover a free pen pals website and app designed to help you find new friendships, locally or internationally. We find that students' care for guppies and pen pals was both instrumental (in Her excitement over receiving a reply from her new pen pal brought back my own wonderful pen pal memories. This group was created to form a pen pal program. Seeking pen pals for SPED classroom Good Morning, I saw your post seeking a classroom to be pen pals with your class. co Find and save ideas about pen pals in the classroom on Pinterest. The Postal Service is working with WeAreTeachers — an online media organization that offers daily articles, videos and giveaways for educators — to introduce the USPS Pen Pal Project, a free program for students in grades three to five, during the 2021-22 school year. Throughout Inclusive Schools Week, provide opportunities for students to reflect on their experiences with the pen-pal exchange. Think close to home--while another state or country is exciting, another school in the district will blow your students' minds just as much as a 5 Reasons to Use Pen Pals in the Classroom. Grades K-12 2 min Resource by: Listen to this article. It provides a safe and monitored environment for kids to communicate with Classroom Pen Pals . 99), written by Sally Morgan, illustrated by Annie White and published by Australia Post. C. We created Spark Virtual Learning Pals individual in nature, flexible, and most importantly, affordable for families. Having a pen pal in school can break down the walls of our classrooms and connect us with others outside of our local communities. However, traditional mail makes it challenging to establish and sustain these connections. Connect with classrooms overseas. Keeping students engaged is easy when you introduce them to the world outside the walls of your classroom! Let’s listen as Heather describes an activity that Continuously monitor the correspondence between pen pals to ensure it remains respectful and appropriate. To view and chat with pen pals in Mexico, please click on each profile below and send them a message. " Each week I reported my observations to the preservice teachers, keeping them informed about their pen pals' academic and social progress. top of page. 2025 Peace Hero Gala Find an Inmate Pen Pal. Unlike other pen pal websites, PenPal is safe. Hello everyone! I’m looking for a penpal for my daughter who will be 7 next month. From the 9th grade classroom, When you sign up for the Peaceful Pen Pals Class to Class Project below, you will have 2 choices for what kind of classroom you would like to be connected to: If you request a Domestic (US) classroom, we match your class with another class of the same grade, close to the same number of students (+/- 5 students) and (if available) from a different US state. Pen pals! If you have never done Share your passions and thoughts with pen pals from all over the world. 4. The USPS Pen Pal Project will provide 25,000 classrooms across the country the opportunity to partner with matched classes to write 1 million letters with the goal of Thanks to the generosity of The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation, Kids for Peace is once again hosting our free, monthly, intergenerational event – The Grandfriends Kindness Project – and we would love for you to join us! From The USPS Pen Pal Project will provide 25,000 classrooms across the country the opportunity to partner with matched classes to write 1 million letters with the goal of building friendships and understanding diverse perspectives. Kids' Space Connection is an international meeting place for children and schoolteachers. Pen pal programs are still popular in this day and age. To help, there are customizable rubrics with skill-based criteria Looking for penpals? Find pen pals for kids from around the world for your students. “The Pen Pal Project” is implemented in classrooms only after a parent volunteer is committed to the project. PenPal Schools. Welcome to CrossCultural Pals: Pen Pal and Language Exchange Hub. Join now to meet people from all cultures and backgrounds. Join. Teachers who subscribe can post their own queries for collaborative projects and/or receive correspondence from other teachers. net: FREE filtered email for students. The Letters to a Pre-Scientist pen pal program pairs students or “pre-scientists” in fifth to tenth grade throughout low-income communities across the country with STEM professionals. Setting up a pen-pal program in your classroom takes some preparation before the letter writing begins. PenPal Schools the pen pal letters and related conversations. She has been teaching for 12 years in the primary grades and is currently a Connect your students to digital learning partners and pen pals outside of your physical classroom. Share: Pen Pals by PenPal World - The Fastest and Most Secured Pen Pal Site in the World. Once connected, your Let us do the matchmaking for you and see how far your classroom can reach! Join Now. 2025 Peace Hero Each teacher that registers for International Art Pen Pals is added to our database and matched with a teacher of similar age students in another country. Have Questions? Let’s chat. Pen pal fosters the ability to search for and find common bonds, a key element of true friendship, and creates a feeling of belonging. You can only sign up as a teacher or student and you must be verified. A class to correspond with. A pen pal letter exchange was also used to engage elementary students in critical thinking about what they read with college students enrolled in a children's literature class (Austin, Pen Pals in the Classroom. Preservice teachers commented on the fourth graders' improved writing skills. 02. Honestly I’ve had no luck trying to find a penpal on any of Those websites I find them through Reddit or Instagram Either I post on Reddit and people comment or I comment on their posts Or I find people who have Instagram pages for their penpalling and see if we look like a good fit Pen Pals are a fantastic tool used to engage students in the writing process. The study analyzes 336 letters (154 children letters and 182 adult letters) to identity overarching themes. Alaska. Play Bridge the distance with these 5 great virtual pen pals resources that connect kids around the world. Members: Log in to see your contact history with each member. The books remain as a gift to each group. Peaceful Pen Pals Project Thank you so much for your interest in the Peaceful Pen Pals Project! Now more than ever, our youth need to connect to one another and unite in kindness, love, acceptance and compassion. Pause for Peace; Racial Justice; The Grandfriends Kindness Project; Kindness Unites Paperchain (Linked By Love) Establishing a Pen Pal system between current 6th grade students and transitioning 5th graders is a fun way for students to get to know each other before the big move. 2025 Peace Hero Gala 7. When you incorporate pen pals into your classroom this year, you will be teaching students FAR more than simply a strong writing skill. We also hope that PenPaperPal can serve as a one-stop-shop for classrooms, church groups, or anyone hoping to find lonely people with whom to write letters and develop friendships. 8. Pin Pal Ideas. One of the best options out there is called Pen Pal Schools, where you can connect your students with others from all around the world. In today's digital age, the concept of pen pals has evolved. Penpals for young people, Blogs, language exchanges, Educational games, cultural information (geography, statistics, pictures, schools) / all countries of the World Go Pangea brings together learners from around the world to make new friends and practice English. chatboards groups. My daughter's second grade class is exchanging letters with a class on the opposite coast. We are looking for pen pals for Korean students ages 8 to 18. Teachers Peaceful Pen Pals Project (for individuals) Peaceful Pen Pals Class to Class Project (for classrooms) Kind Coins Campaigns; Love For Ukraine; Love For Syria And Turkey; Community Builders. The Peaceful Pen Pals Project provides children around the world with an opportunity to make a new friend and connect with someone they may not have met otherwise. Researching the University Pen Pal Partnership Several recent research studies have been con-ducted on the use of pen pal projects in K-12 classrooms. ” The program is open to pre-kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms, although Shreve says, “The Ag Pen Pal program fits well with Nebraska fourth grade classrooms because of the tie to the social studies standards. Classrooms. You will be able to work in Hello everyone! I am a co-founder of a pen pal nonprofit. When teachers and students are from different cultures, dissonance can occur in classrooms, 2001). Here’s a handy dandy list to help YOU avoid some of the same mistakes. Begin PenPal is a platform that connects students with like-minded friends from across the world based on their interests, languages, country, and age. When the pen pal project began some students had not mastered cursive writing Edmodo Pen Pal Project ,, from the Global Classroom Project My original idea was to use Edmodo in place of traditional “snail mail” pen pals. It is exciting to build relationships with new friends and hear about their lives and experiences. Evaluating pen pal websites for safety and privacy. Teacher Idea Factory We’ve put together this Ultimate Guide to School Pen-Pal Partnerships to help you on your way! What’s Covered in this Guide? In Part One of this guide, we will cover the basics of school partnerships, and meet school teacher Clodagh, Virtual pen pals are the way to go! By having students interact with one another outside of the four walls of their classroom, they will be able to develop a deeper cultural awareness, enhanced communication skills, and Pen Pals or Friendly Letter Writing for Grades 1-5. Our mission. new posts 79. It’s clear that many teachers are discovering their benefits. Welcome to my website and my master's thesis project. Reflection and Sharing. Whether you're looking for a new friend to connect with or want to stay in touch with OHIO – The U. Kids and teenagers can only be found by pen pals of the same age. Pause for Peace; Racial Justice; The Grandfriends Kindness Project; Kindness Unites Paperchain (Linked By Love) Care For Our Earth; Events ’25 Peace Hero Gala Top Menu . To start pen pals in your classroom, you will need a few things: 1. Dear Dragon. They’ve just been updated to include some cool technology perks like instant messaging and video chats. com, if you are interested. Our Brands; Governance. Explore Multilingual Conversations, Forge Global Friendships, and Immerse Yourself in a Diverse Linguistic Journey. Pen Pal - noun - a person you come to know by frequent friendly correspondence. Embrace the joy of cultural exchange, language learning, and building lasting friendships in an increasingly interconnected world. Children read their letters in makeshift classrooms in Ketermaya, I was also able to provide structured sentence frames in which the kids held polite conversation with their pen-pal. Our community is safe, inclusive, and free for everyone. Pen pal websites vary enormously in their appropriateness for children. Intercultural E-mail Classroom SAPE—begun by two pen pals, an American and a Russian—matches people from the United States with pen pals in the Baltics and the The 2024 Great Kindness Challenge Community Kick-Off As part of the 2024 Great Kindness Challenge Kick-Off event we unveiled the magnificent kindness art installation created by all Carlsbad Unified School District Linking Classrooms Through Pen Pals and Letter Writing Deborah Nuttall California Baptist University Riverside, California August, 2015 Button Text. My pen pal program for kids was a way for me to incorporate project-based learning and multidisciplinary studies across several classrooms. Written by Josh Funk & illustrated by Rodolfo Montalvo #1 in Series. I looked at a school website All classrooms participate in authoring a book About Us. ” From all of this, Mrozcka says she’s learned the importance of helping others. Our platform is designed to help you discover, connect, and engage with pen pals from every corner of the globe. Chinese Journal of Applied Linguistics, 41 (3 Pen pal programs, which connect PenPal Schools connected students in nearly 400 classrooms across 36 states through an election-related politics course to discuss hot-button issues such as Go Pangea brings together learners from around the world to make new friends and practice English. See more ideas about penpal, pen pal letters, pals. There are so many ways to explore diversity and multicultural education with this idea, which also promotes the idea of prejudice. Pen Pals by PenPal World - The Fastest and Most Secured Pen Pal Site in the World. Home; Learn More; Search Members; Create a FREE account now. AHG Troop CA0316. The students kept communicating as pen pals for the next year, and the two teachers have remained friends in the decades since. Pause for Peace; Racial Justice; The Grandfriends Kindness Project; Kindness Unites Paperchain (Linked By Love) OHIO — The U. ALL All Teachers. They’ve even written a book together about their experience, called “United States of Friendship: Pen Pals of 9/11. We analyze artifacts from the pen pal exchange as well as students' retrospective interviews and Peaceful Pen Pals Project (for individuals) Peaceful Pen Pals Class to Class Project (for classrooms) Kind Coins Campaigns; Love For Ukraine; Love For Syria And Turkey; Community Builders. Lynch Educational Consulting. Main Menu . It provides a safe and monitored environment for kids to communicate with Encourage students to maintain respectful and ongoing communication with their pen-pals, fostering a sense of connection and friendship across borders. Our vision for this service is to encourage old-school, traditional letter Penpals for young people, Blogs, language exchanges, Educational games, cultural information (geography, statistics, pictures, schools) / all countries of the World Type in ‘school pen-pals’ in Facebook search, and you’ll see just how in-demand school pen-pal partnerships are. 2. Welcome to United States pen pals, Here is a list of women and men who recently logged in or registered at this penpals website resided in United States. This initiative exposes students to diverse perspectives, foreign cultures, and new languages, fostering future innovators, leaders, and forward-thinkers. International. Pinned Posts. Consider these ways to connect your students and set up potential learning partners or pen pals beyond your classroom. Pen Pal Ideas For Kids. Find Pen Pals: Don't want to expose yourself by submitting your own free pen pal ads? No problem, thousands of pen pal ads are waiting for you at PenpalsNow - you can either use our powerful search engine to SEARCH FOR PEN PALS by age group, sex, country, or if you like to take your time and view as many ads as possible, BROWSE THROUGH CATEGORIZED Using Flipgrid to facilitate an international virtual pen pal exchange provides learners with opportunities to gain and share cultural knowledge and experiences while engaging Teachers’ beliefs and practices of task-based language teaching in Chinese as a second language classrooms. Login. Sharing information about themselves and their school in several letters back and forth can go a long way towards increasing students’ comfort levels and spring is the perfect time to start! This article reports the findings of a pen pal cultural exchange project between 40 predominantly White, female, preservice teachers in an elementary reading methods course, and 26 predominantly Black, fourth graders in an urban elementary school. When students are connected to an authentic audience, learning becomes more Having a pen pal promotes many key skills, including reciprocation (a letter filled with all “me” and no questions does not make for a good pen pal relationship), empathy and mutual concern. We aim to foster global connections that go far deeper than a pen pal exchange. jobs. The cool thing is: you can Classroom pen pals offer authentic and meaningful friendly letter writing opportunities. Pen Pals Without the Pen: For a social-networking site geared toward connecting students, the must-have pen pal resource, ePals , allows educators to search for classrooms around the world via a map tool, a list of ongoing collaborative projects, or online forums. With the help of technology, children can now connect with peers from different countries and. Founded in 2004, Sincerely Yours Pen Pals is geared toward linking teacher to teacher so that they can allow their classrooms to buddy or pair up. Her class of Indigenous students at Six Nations began writing letters to a classroom of non-Indigenous students in Caledonia, with a plan to have them meet at the end of the school year. 1. For years, I arranged for my students to become pen-pals with kids from another school. Open Instagram in a new tab Home; What 12 Pack Pen Holder for Desk, Silicone Pencil Holder with 12 Extra Adhesive Stickers, Adhesive Pen Holder & Marker Clip for Classroom Office Desk or Any Surface, AIERSA Magnetic Pencil Holder for Whiteboard,10Pcs Pen Holders for Kids Desk,Silicone Pen Pals with Magnetic for Refrigerator,Office Accessories for School Classroom Teacher. You can only see the closest city in which the pen pal is living. You can also register for snail mail to start receiving mail from random pen pals around the world. ). First we learn about the United States then off to explore the world. Book Fairs. At Penacon, our goal is to help those within the incarcerated community gain friendship and make romantic connections around the world. Welcome to Mexico pen pals, Here is a list of women and men who recently logged in or registered at this penpals website resided in Mexico. We are happy to work with schools and teachers to identify pen pals here in the United States or abroad. July 18, 2014 at 11:17 pm. Organize Sharing Events: Arrange opportunities for students to share their pen pal experiences with their classmates. promise! I have found the “kick start” pitfalls with my own pen pal experiences over the years. I artifacts from the pen pal exchange as well as students' retrospective interviews and written reflections. Each class has a Join Teachers. Simon vs. Online pen pals would be a way to add age-appropriate technology to a literature/language arts based curriculum. We'll use cookies to provide a secure browsing experience. Pen-pals. Teachers who are interested in bringing this unique pen pal program to their classrooms can apply to the program here. However, once I connect you with the other teachers, you are free to use your creativity to connect in any way that you choose. Digital Tools & Templates. Teachers who are interested in bringing Be sure to set aside 30 minutes each week for students to log in to communicate and collaborate with their penpals! PenPal Schools connects each student with a group of PenPals from multiple classrooms around the world, Request PDF | Intrinsic and instrumental care in pen pal letters: Recognizing care in STEM classrooms | Studies of both professional science practice and children's science learning show that care The Building Cultural Bridges (BCB) program facilitates student connections across borders through tangible pen pal letters and real-time videoconferencing technology. I'm a # year old teacher and The main way I teach is through Geography. Virtual Pen Pals for Students. Use Common Sense Education's reviews and learning ratings to find the best media and edtech resources for your classroom. The benefits of military pen pals are numerous, offering a range of advantages for both the military personnel and their pen pals. Teachers create a profile with a brief description about who they're hoping to connect with and why; for example, a third-grade class that would like to meet French-speaking students to collaborate on a global green living Sep 16, 2017 - Explore Anie Cooper's board "Pen Pal Classrooms", followed by 157 people on Pinterest. Shortly said, adults can’t see the profiles of underage pen pals. “We see that the highest demand comes from Lincoln and Omaha classrooms to participate in the program. Skip to content. American Pals is an intra-national pen pal program that connects classrooms from different regions across the United States for non-digital letter exchanges. Email projects are educational and FUN! Also, if pen pals aren’t your thing, I am thinking that this packet would also be a dynamite friendly letter unit as it contains worksheets, games, and templates that could be used just fine within your own four classroom walls 🙂 CLICK HERE to see more of this pack. ePals is a website that connects K-12 classrooms in more than 99 countries to share content and ideas and collaborate on projects (including pen pal exchanges). ) Build inter-personal skills. For military personnel, having a pen pal can provide a sense of comfort and support during deployment, reminding them that they are not alone and that their sacrifices are appreciated. which to write. These pen pals become confidants and can rely on each The first "pen-pal” letters were then written by the 5th grade students in Hudson, NY and hand-delivered to Lebanon where they were translated into arabic and presented to the children of Ketermaya. I also used some traditional methods while also integrating 21st-century learning and technology. Review the letters or messages to check for language skills and cultural sensitivity. Parent Permission Slip– your school may or may not req A pen pals program is one of the most fun ways to give your kids a real-life lesson in Social Studies, Language Arts, Geography, and more. We are so happy to Although ePals does not provide pen pals for individuals, they shine at providing pen pals for classrooms. In addition, each classroom has a ‘washing line’ where shared writing is hung in order to display writing of a high standard at all times. Collaborative lessons connect students across the globe Skip to main content For teachers must also monitor communications with pen pals. Classrooms worldwide are looking for Penpals! Start by choosing a GRADE on the map below to find a class that that matches yours! (AGE - 5 = GRADE; So grade 5 will have mostly 10 year olds, grade 7 = 12 year olds, etc. PenPal World Our work has transformed into a program that provides the youth we teach with unique opportunities to develop global awareness. I have created a space to share my love writing letters, teaching, and making connections with other people. 01. Pause for Peace; Racial Justice; The Grandfriends Kindness Project; Kindness Unites Paperchain (Linked By Love) Care For Our Earth; Events. Not to mention what a great feeling it is to receive a letter or postcard in the mailbox! Two ways of expressing care surfaced in students' letters: caring for guppies and caring for pen pals. Some students are naturally less enthusiastic about the writing By participating in the Every Voice Matters Pen-Pal Exchange, students will not only develop their writing skills but also gain valuable insights into different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. ” Top 10 Pen Pals Books. Each question makes it easy (and fun!) for students to share their experiences, explore new ideas, and build lasting relationships. Primarily, these studies involved col-laborative action research projects that have illumi-nated various aspects of these partnerships: the use We'll use cookies to provide a secure browsing experience. PenPal World features over 3,000,000 pen pals from every country all over the world. September 18, 2014 Andrea Campbell is a Responsive Classroom Consulting Teacher for the Bedford School District, in Bedford, NH. This type of exchange is suitable for language learners of all skill levels, even beginners. Mexican Pen Pals - New Friends in Mexico. Pen Pals With a Twist. With a record number of participants last year, Request PDF | Intrinsic and instrumental care in pen pal letters: Recognizing care in STEM classrooms | Studies of both professional science practice and children's science learning show that care Pen Pals are a fantastic tool used to engage students in the writing process. I teach in an inclusive environment in Washington D. Another reason why finding pen pals for kids or teenagers is safe at PenPal is that users under 18 can only match with other minors. live chat Pen Pals. Is it OK if we also use cookies to improve and customize your experience? Learn more and manage your cookies The Digital Pen Pal Program was born out of the pandemic in 2020 by our Long Beach-Qingdao Committee in partnership with the Qingdao University of Technology and with generous support by the Port of Long Beach and the Qingdao Port. Additionally, minors can only match with other minors and are hidden for others. If you would like to introduce a pen-pal system for your students, here’s how you can get started First decide if you want to use email (if your students have computer and They can just create postcards online and they will be sent physically to their pen pals. However, it’s pretty painless . Schedule Demo; Resources; Book Platform. In this paper, we describe the expression of care across two STEM classrooms (6th and 9th grade) studying biology and ecology and participating in a pen pal exchange. This article, Pen Pals in the 21st Century From facilitating pen pal exchanges to engaging with global projects that explore real-world issues, ePals provides an easy-to-use, secure platform that makes global learning accessible to all. . 9. The USPS Pen Pal Project will provide Pen Pal Exchanges; an opportunity for students to communicate privately with students in one or more other classrooms; Teacher moderation ensures a safe exchange; A Pen Pal Exchange allows students in two or more classrooms to privately message each The Lancaster Farm Sanctuary’s pen pal program is part of a larger community awareness and education initiative for which the organization received a $20,000 Passion Grant from the Lancaster Pen Pal Project with two classrooms. This makes surfing and matching on PenPal more fun and safe for everyone. Great for arranging student pen pals. Postal Service is working with WeAreTeachers to introduce The USPS Pen Pal Project, a free educational program for students in grades three to five, this 2021-2022 school year. Here are five resources that facilitate such connections: 1. Olaf's College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, IECC emphasizes a global perspective as it unites classrooms around the world in partner correspondence and email projects. Created by teachers, PenPal Schools was As stated above, getting going is the most difficult step. The services are run as mailing lists. We’re here to help people rediscover the joy of thoughtful communication and genuine friendships. Pause for Peace; Racial Justice; The Grandfriends Kindness Project; Kindness Unites Paperchain (Linked By Love) Care For Our Earth; Events ’25 Peace Hero Gala Pen Pals - Hello All, I am 5th grade teacher in New York City. B. Please EMAIL me if you are interested. Equal opportunities and children with SEND Teachers can provide structured scenarios in which the students can act out and offer immediate feedback. Some serve simply as a “clearinghouse,” listing the names, ages, languages, and interests The Letters to a Pre-Scientist pen pal program pairs students or “pre-scientists” in fifth to tenth grade throughout low-income communities across the country with STEM professionals. Pause for Peace; Racial Justice; The Pen Pals. Each American Pen Pals - New Friends in United States. Postcards from Claire Wu's classrooms in Er Chong Junior Whole School Handwriting Progression (Pen Pals) Key Stage 1 Building on EYFS, pupils in Key Stage 1 develop a legible style. storypal. The Lancaster Farm Sanctuary’s pen pal program is part of a larger community awareness and education initiative for which the organization received a $20,000 Passion Grant from the Lancaster Through the use of technology, teachers now have more ways than ever to connect to other classrooms and audiences all around the world. Surfnetkids recommends five pen pal websites for families and classrooms. You want to ensure that students have guidelines for content and personal safety. The USPS Pen Pal Project will provide 25,000 classrooms across the country the opportunity to partner with matched classes to write 1 million letters with the goal of To establish pen pal projects in more developed countries, there are several helpful websites geared toward students, teachers, or classrooms. Get Your Book Reviewed; The Peaceful Pen Pal Class to Class Project is set up so that you can submit your classroom request online and our team will match your class with another Peaceful Pen Pal classroom. 22 Members + Join Group. Total found: 62735 1 6274 Pen pals are a great way to help children better understand and feel connected to other cultures and ways of life. CrossCultural Pals: Pen Pal and Language Exchange Hub. Find a Book; Reading App; Community Editors; Authors & Illustrators. One way to do this is to look for The Pen Pal Club book ($9. Pen Pals in the Classroom. ePALS Classroom Exchange - Meet and correspond with over 1 million K-12 students, schools, teachers, keypals and pen pals from around the world. Many of these pen pal websites contain e-mail links to individuals who are seeking electronic pen pals, and some of these potential pen pals are young adults or adults; thus, we do not recommend that Connect with Pen Pals Worldwide. To view and chat with pen pals in United States, please click on each profile below and send them a message. It was culturally responsive teaching "in action. Overall, getting pen pals can be one of the most memorable and impactful things you’ll do with your students! If you’re curious about our student pen pal experiences, we’ve put this guide together to help Peaceful Pen Pals Project (for individuals) Peaceful Pen Pals Class to Class Project (for classrooms) Kind Coins Campaigns; Love For Ukraine; Love For Syria And Turkey; Community Builders. Our goal for the Alaska English Adventures pen pal program is to connect students from Alaska with classes all over the world. (differentiated & can be used for writing paper!) If you don’t have a classroom in mind already, decide what state/states you would be interested in doing pen pals with. These pen pals become confidants and can rely on each other for advice or a good story. lessons. I had 5 states I was interested in across the country. Student Sign-Up. Teachers can use the platform to bring a global perspective into their classrooms, preparing students for success in an interconnected world. Find a pen pal based on region, languages known, age, gender and hobbies or sign up for a membership and get a list of addresses of pen pals. S. Two ways of expressing care surfaced in students' letters: caring for guppies and caring for pen pals. Contact Us. Overall, getting pen pals can be one of the most memorable and impactful things you’ll do with your students! If you’re curious about our student pen pal experiences, we’ve put this guide together to help get you started! Language teachers are often masters of using the physical space in their language classrooms, rearranging furniture, groups, and artifacts to facilitate meaningful encounters with and among learners. Start Here. I went online to those school districts. I am looking for 4 classrooms that would be willing to pen pal with my 5th grade team. Pen Pal Kit. I Mexican Penpals - Pen Friends For Exchange Of Language And Culture Click on a name for more information or to contact the member. Gaggle. Virtual pen pals offer a unique opportunity for children to connect with peers from different countries and broaden their horizons. In addition to the basics of matching classrooms by country, language, or other criteria, their free service includes instant language translation, curriculum guides, world maps, world weather, and Web-based teacher-monitored email accounts for students. Overview. Valerie Aguilar says. Here are tips to help you plan Spread the loveIn today’s interconnected world, it has become increasingly important to foster global understanding and cultural exchange from a young age. 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