Friendship around the world
What is this project about?
Embark on an exciting journey with your international friends! In this project, students aged 6-13 will celebrate International Friendship Day by connecting with their peers from around the world. Through fun and engaging activities, students will learn about different cultures, share their own experiences, and build lifelong friendships that transcend borders.
- Age group
- 6-8, 9-12, 13-15
- Project Duration
- 4 weeks
- Language
- English, Spanish, Danish
This project contributes to the following global goals
Learning Outcomes
- Discover the magic of International Friendship Day and its connection to creating a better world.
- Make new friends from different countries and learn about their cultures.
- Develop empathy, communication skills, and appreciation for diversity.
- Understand how friendships can help create a more peaceful and inclusive world.
Evaluate
Skills to develop
Intercultural Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
Global Awareness
Collaboration & Teamwork
Project Timeline
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Week 1
Presentation
Phase:Presentation & Dissemination
Step 1: Friendship matchmaking
- Teachers introduce the exciting project to their students.
- Connect with partner classrooms from different countries through the Class2Class.org platform.
- Students are paired with international buddies based on age and interests.
Step 2: Friendship fun
- Students engage in fun activities with their international friends, such as virtual play dates, storytelling, and creating friendship crafts.
- Teachers guide students in reflecting on the importance of friendship and how it can make the world a better place.
Step 3: Friendship festival
- Students share their experiences, crafts, and stories with their international friends.
- Classes celebrate International Friendship Day with a virtual party, showcasing their friendships and having a blast together.
Collaborative activities
- Virtual play dates. Students engage in fun, guided activities with their international friends, such as games, singing, and dancing.
- Storytelling. Students share their favorite stories or create new ones together, featuring themes of friendship and kindness.
- Friendship crafts. Students collaborate to create friendship bracelets, cards, or drawings, expressing their bond with their international buddies.
Assessment and reflection ✍️
- Consider assessing student participation through observation and age-appropriate discussions.
- Students can share their experiences and what they have learned about friendship through drawings, short videos, or stories.
Teacher tips💡
- Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
- Provide clear guidelines and expectations for respectful communication and collaboration. We suggest you review the coexistence policies of Class2Class.org.
- Offer support and guidance throughout the project, while allowing students to take ownership of their learning.
- Encourage students to leverage their unique strengths and backgrounds to enrich the collaborative experience.
By organizing this project, your students will not only have a blast making new friends from around the world but also learn valuable life lessons about empathy, kindness, and the power of friendships. As an educator, you'll have the incredible opportunity to guide your students in becoming compassionate global citizens who embrace diversity and spread joy wherever they go. Let's celebrate International Friendship Day together and inspire our students to change the world, one friendship at a time!