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Imen Ouerghi has created the project "Kind Words, Big Impact: Exploring Respect with Partner Classes" in Class2Class.org

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Kind Words, Big Impact: Exploring Respect with Partner Classes

What is this project about?

Students observe and record real situations at school and at home to see when magic words make a difference, then compare their findings with classmates abroad. Together they discuss how politeness looks and sounds in different cultures and what make...
Age of Students
9-12 years
Project Duration
5 weeks
Starting Month
November 2026

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to identify magic words such as bonjour, merci, s'il te plaît, pardon, excuse-moi and de rien, and describe when each one is used at school and at home.
Remember / Understand
Students will be able to use magic words in role-play and classroom exchanges with partner classrooms abroad, showing emotional awareness and respect for others.
Apply
Students will be able to compare how politeness is expressed and received in their community and in partner classrooms, analyzing how cultural differences affect respectful communication.
Analyze
Students will be able to evaluate, as a team with international peers, which politeness strategies make communication feel most respectful and harmonious, and justify their choices.
Evaluate

Skills to develop

Emotional Intelligence
Intercultural Communication
Collaboration & Teamwork
Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving

Project Activities

1

Magic Words Welcome: Meet Our Partner Class

Students play a simple game to explore the six magic words (bonjour, s'il te plaît, merci, pardon, excuse-moi, de rien) and greet partner classmates abroad with a short video call introduction.

Duration: 25 minutes
2

Magic Words Around Us: Observe, Record, and Compare Across Cultures

Students watch and note real situations at school and at home where magic words make a difference, interview family members about polite expressions, then compare findings with partner classmates and discuss how politeness looks and sounds in different cultures.

Duration: 85 minutes
Delivery: Comparative Chart
3

Role-Play Respect: Practicing Magic Words With Partners

In mixed international teams, students act out everyday scenes such as the canteen or playground, then decide together which politeness strategies feel most respectful and justify their choices.

Duration: 25 minutes
Delivery: Role Play
4

Our Magic Words Showcase With Partner Class

Students share their joint findings and best role-plays with the partner class in a short video session, then reflect on what made communication feel respectful and harmonious.

Duration: 15 minutes
Delivery: Exhibition or Showcase