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Cara Grayson has created the project "How Stories Change Around the World" in Class2Class.org

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How Stories Change Around the World

What is this project about?

Students compare versions of Cinderella or Little Red Riding Hood from both classes, noticing differences in characters, settings, and endings. They discuss with their pen pals why stories change from place to place.
Age of Students
6-8 years
Project Duration
3 weeks
Starting Month
October 2026

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to identify characters, settings, and endings in two versions of a familiar fairy tale shared by their pen pal class.
Remember / Understand
Students will be able to use simple interview questions to collaborate with their pen pals in exchanging favorite stories and classroom ideas.
Apply
Students will be able to compare how Cinderella or Little Red Riding Hood changes between their classroom and their partner class, noting differences in characters and settings.
Analyze
Students will be able to judge with their pen pals why stories change from place to place, and share their reasons respectfully in a joint mural or letter.
Evaluate

Skills to develop

Intercultural Communication
Collaboration & Teamwork
Global Awareness

Project Activities

1

Two Versions of a Fairy Tale: Compare, Interview, and Write

Students read or listen to their version of Cinderella or Little Red Riding Hood and then use simple interview questions with their pen pals to find the characters, settings, and endings in both versions. Students then write a short letter sharing their reasons for why the story changes from place to place.

Duration: 50 minutes
2

Hello, Pen Pals! Meet Our Class and Favorite Stories

Students share a photo or picture of their classroom and tell their partner class their names and favorite story. Together the class talks about how stories can come from all over the world.

Duration: 20 minutes
3

Story Friends Send-Off: Sharing Our Learning Together

Students gather to read the letters and pictures they received, point out one thing they learned from their pen pals, and celebrate the exchange with a short class cheer.

Duration: 15 minutes