The Pen Pal Project – Traditional Printouts
This is an exciting opportunity for your school to participate in the Pen Pal Project, a unique way for you to foster international connections and enhance cultural understanding. By joining this initiative, your students will engage in meaningful communication with peers from another country and learn about different cultures, customs, and traditions. The project helps develop global skills and promotes cross-cultural partnerships that will benefit your students’ futures in our interconnected world.
For an enriching experience, it is recommended that you connect with a school abroad that offers a Japanese language course. This will allow your students to exchange letters in both English and Japanese, motivating them to improve their language skills while building lasting connections with their international pen pals. Here is an example on the Pen Pal Project Gallery.
An ideal Pen Pal Project schedule could look like this:
Additionally, it is encouraged for your school’s English club to take part in this project as ambassadors of the school. This provides an excellent opportunity for students to engage in cultural exchange while representing their community. Check out the English Club Gallery for inspiration.
If you are interested in initiating this project and are an ALT from the U.S., please start with J-LEAP to connect with the Japanese Language Teacher or the Japanese Assistant Teacher. Alternatively, you may contact The American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) for further support.
Together, let’s inspire hope, build confidence, and create memorable classroom experiences. 全員参加で楽しくガンバロウ。
Digital Notebook of the Pen Pal Project
If you prefer the digital notebook of the Pen Pal Project and your school is equipped with the necessary classroom technology, upgrade to the Premium plan on Patreon to gain access to this feature. Feel free to also utilize the digital collaborative whiteboard!