Connecting with Students

 

Email Pals 

Grade Level/Subject: Elementary (Grades 3-5) – Social Studies & Writing

Overview:
Our class will write emails to students in other classrooms at different schools! Each month, we will send emails about our hobbies, school, and daily life. This will help students make new friends and learn about different students.

Why This Is Important:
Kids love meeting new friends! This will help them learn about other hobbies/lifestyles/cultures in a fun way. It will also help with writing and reading, since they will need to write emails and read replies. Instead of just learning about the world in books, they will hear real stories from real kids!

How It Will Work:

• Technology Needed: Google Docs (for typing).
  
  

• Before We Start: I will find other teachers at other schools within the district to partner with. We will make sure all letters are friendly and safe.
  
  

• Permission: Parents will sign a form to allow their child to participate.
  
  

• Helping All Students:
  
  

• Some students may struggle with writing – they can draw and upload pictures or record short videos.
  
  

• Some students may be nervous – we can write group emails at first.
  
  

• Some parents may not want their child to share personal details – they can choose to do a class wide letter instead of individual ones.
  
  

Possible Problems & Solutions:

• Language differences? Students can use simple words and pictures.
  
  

• Slow replies from email pals? We will be patient and excited to hear from them!