hi we would love to exchange- we havent started the project yet- but i was hoping to- we are a third grade class from NJ i can send you are school address - we would love any info you have!
On 12/28/09, Tapsa wrote: &...See MoreIf you are interested in "Host classrooms" from the United States, I would love to host one. I was an exchange student to Tampere, Finland when I was 14...and LOVED my summer in Finland.
Hope I have the opportunity...
Lisa Schmidt Mt. Carmel School 6178 Johnson Fork Road West Harrison, IN 47016
On 12/28/09, Tapsa wrote: > 8 to 11 year students in Helsinki Finland would like to > exchange buddies with students in Canada starting in > January. Best wishes from Tapsa.
My son and his wife are planning on going to S. Korea this spring to teach English. Has anyone done this and can offer me some information so I won't worry so much? Thanks
JennaI actually have two friends who are in South Korea teaching English. They don't seem worried at all; in fact, one of them is planning on making a life out there. He really seems to enjoy it. Best of luck to your son and his wife!
Thanks On 1/03/10, Jenna wrote: > I actually have two friends who are in South Korea teaching > English. They don't seem worried at all; in fact, one of them > is planning on making a life out there. He really seems to > enjoy it. > Best of luck to your son and his wife!
Theresa, Debbie and I are participating in a scrapbook and mascot exchange and have room for a couple of others. We are upper grade and would like to keep to that so that the kids themselves will be putting everything together.
It looks like there may be two groups, so make sure you email either Theresa or myself ASAP if you'd like to participate with our 4,5,or 6th grades. Note the related strand when you view all posts. We would be thrilled to have you!
Thanx, Lynn S.
On 7/18/10, Lynn S from OC CA wrote: > Hi Theresa, > > I've only taught 5th except for 1 year of 4th in the last 11yrs. > I've been off for a year and 1/2 due to a fall in the class room. > (Yuck) They have reassigned me at a pretty high profile school in > south Orange County. What a tremendous difference between our 2 > cultures! I would love to trade a scrap book as well as a mascot to > travel with it. I really like the idea of keeping this visit in > the upper grades due to writing, etc. > > It might even be really cool if we could get 1 or 2 more states to > participate from varied locations such as the South just to > reinforce our similarities and differences. Whatever the choice, > count me in!!! I'm always up for fun! There is so much we can do > with this! > > Please email to let me know if you are interested! > > Love and happy summer, Lynn > > > > On 7/06/10, Theresa wrote: >> This sounds like a really good idea. If there is anyone that >> would like to do this with a grade 5/6 class. I live and work >> in an all native community. I am from Ontario, canada.
Hello! I have a troop of 9 girls total: 3 2nd year Daisies (entering 1st grade, age 6) and 6 1st year Brownies (age 7-8). We are looking for pen pals in another state or country. Girls can be matched up individually or as a whole troop. Please contact me at [email removed]
I am looking to set up a traveling buddy for next school year. I am a preschool teacher for 3 to 5 year olds. We are in Kansas and we start back to school in August. Any one interested in trading traveling buddies for the year?
I emailed you but not sure if you received it. If you want to participate please email me with the following info.
Name School address email address Grade you teach
Thanks,
Laura
On 7/20/10, Stephanie wrote: > I forgot to write that I teach in Kentucky. > > > n 7/11/10, Stephanie wrote: >> Laura, >> If you still have room I would love to participate. I teach >> prek for 3 to 5 year olds also. I have participated in a >> traveling buddy exchange the last 2 years. My class enjoys >> it. >> >> Stephanie >> >> On 6/22/10, Laura wrote: >>> I am looking to set up a traveling buddy for next school >>> year. I am a preschool teacher for 3 to 5 year olds. We >>> are in Kansas and we start back to school in August. Any >>> one interested in trading traveling buddies for the year? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Laura
On 7/20/10, Stephanie wrote: > I forgot to write that I teach in Kentucky. > > > n 7/11/10, Stephanie wrote: >> Laura, >> If you still have room I would love to participate. I teach >> prek for 3 to 5 year olds also. I have participated in a >> traveling buddy exchange the last 2 years. My class enjoys >> it. >> >> Stephanie >> >> On 6/22/10, Laura wrote: >>> I am looking to set up a traveling buddy for next school >>> year. I am a preschool teacher for 3 to 5 year olds. We >>> are in Kansas and we start back to school in August. Any >>> one interested in trading traveling buddies for the year? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Laura
- mail a small stuffed animal with a journal/folder/thin binder of information about your class, school, and state
- each month host the buddy from another class and add to the journal
Current participants and teaching first and second but K-3 was the original range we were looking for.
**Must be reliable! We really need teachers who are able to commit to on-time mailing and quality entries. You also need to be willing to join our Yahoo group and post updates when you mail and when you receive a buddy so that each classroom can track their buddy. Keep in mind the cost of postage - last year boxes mailed by me ranged in cost from $9.00 to $24.00. (yes, it can add up!)
On 8/11/10, Debbie O'Brien wrote: > I have just started our 2nd grade travel buddy project and need > participants. Where should I go to post this? I am very excited > to begin. > > On 8/08/10, Lachanda Harrell wrote: >> I teach kindergarten in Georgia and would love to participate. >> Please email me! On 7/22/10, Kimberly wrote: >>> I'm looking for 2 more teachers for our Stuffed Animal >>> Travel Buddy Exchange for 2010 - 2011. The commitment: >>> >>> - mail a small stuffed animal with a journal/folder/thin >>> binder of information about your class, school, and state >>> >>> - each month host the buddy from another class and add to >>> the journal >>> >>> Current participants and teaching first and second but K-3 >>> was the original range we were looking for. >>> >>> **Must be reliable! We really need teachers who are able >>> to commit to on-time mailing and quality entries. You also >>> need to be willing to join our Yahoo group and post updates >>> when you mail and when you receive a buddy so that each >>> classroom can track their buddy. Keep in mind the cost of >>> postage - last year boxes mailed by me ranged in cost from >>> $9.00 to $24.00. (yes, it can add up!)
How is mine organized? I limit it to 8 teachers...See MoreAs I posted earlier, my group for this year is full. It sounds, though, as there's plenty of interest if someone wants to organize a second one. I can give advice, but can't take responsibility for the administration of a second group. It wouldn't be hard to find teachers who were interested.
How is mine organized? I limit it to 8 teachers. There's a rotation so that each buddy visits every classroom for about 3 weeks. (I can share my dates if anyone is interested.) You are always mailing to the same person and you don't see your own buddy again until the school year is almost over. I recommend a Yahoo group or a WIKI or some other way to keep track of where each buddy is currently.
Here's some information I saved a while back: [link removed]
On 8/15/10, Virginia Bataller wrote: > My class would love to join your group. We are a second grade class > from New York. Let me know. Virginia Bataller [email removed]]!)
Theresa and I think your idea for a traveling mascot accompanied by a journal inclusive of photos, personal experiences, etc. is fantastic. Due to writing assignments with other possibilities, we would like to keep this exchange in the upper grades from 4-6.
It would be great to get a couple more teachers/classes from different regions as I am from South OC, CA and she teaches in a completely native community in Canada. The southern, northern, or mid-west regions would be great, but just let us know if you're interested. We think different ways of life would be eye opening for our kids!
On 7/22/10, Lynn S from OC CA wrote: > Hi Everyone! > > Theresa and I think your idea for a traveling mascot > accompanied by a journal inclusive of photos, personal > experiences, etc. is fantastic. Due to writing assignments > with other possibilities, we would like to keep this > exchange in the upper grades from 4-6. > > It would be great to get a couple more teachers/classes > from different regions as I am from South OC, CA and she > teaches in a completely native community in Canada. The > southern, northern, or mid-west regions would be great, but > just let us know if you're interested. We think different > ways of life would be eye opening for our kids! > > Can't wait to hear from you!! Lynn S from OC, CA
I am looking for schools around the country and internationally to host a Flat Stanley. I have students who will not have anyone to send theirs to and need some hosts. I teach 3rd grade in Kansas and we will be starting our unit in September. Thanks
On 7/25/10, Lisa Perry wrote: > I am looking for schools around the country and > internationally to host a Flat Stanley. I have students who > will not have anyone to send theirs to and need some hosts. > I teach 3rd grade in Kansas and we will be starting our > unit in September. Thanks