International Education Week, November 14-18

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Permalink Reply by Joan Bouchard deCallejas Juanita on November 14, 2011 at 2:53pm

Hi Renee - What is the Flat Stanley Project? It is one of my favorite children's books! - Juanita

Permalink Reply by Renee Day on November 15, 2011 at 12:06am

Hi Juanita!

 

The project is based on the book, and students print out the image of Flat Stanley or Flat Stella from the IEW site listed above and take a picture with the image at their school or local landmarks.  The the photo is uploaded to the IEW website to show all of the places Flat Stanley or Flat Stella have visited around the world.  It's a great way for students to connect and exchange a snapshot of their local environment, institutions, and culture with each other. 

 

Best regards,

Renee

 

Permalink Reply by Joan Bouchard deCallejas Juanita on December 3, 2011 at 7:12pm

Hey, that is really a fun idea, and a good project! I wonder how many countries Stanley and Stella have visited?!

the children's book I just published was influenced by Flat Stanley (silly situations like his, a boy with 2 left feet, and a girl with her head on backwards!), and it is one of my favorities, and I am so grateful to the author for writing it!! - Juanita

Permalink Reply by Renee Day on December 5, 2011 at 11:35pm

Thanks, Juanita!

That's a good question. It would be interesting to find out the countries that have been visited.  Congratulations on your new book!  Where would we be able to find it?

Best regards,

Renee

Permalink Reply by Dilian Xiomara Ortìz Sabillòn on November 16, 2011 at 12:11am

Hello Teachers !!

 

I also love Flat Stanley... I`m an English , dance and theater teacher at Centro Cultural Sampedrano, and thanks to the U.S. embassy we presented the short play :  " Flat Stanley "  .   As part of their social work my art students presented it at our institution`s public library, and several children from public schools were invited.   Children had fun at the same time that were learning a good life lesson !!   and for me it felt really good to look at my students performing in front of such curious and dynamic audience.  "  KIDS "...... so I encourage you to use this faboulous story in your English classes.   

 

OPTIONS:

 

1.  STUDENTS CAN ROLE PLAY IT.

2.  STUDENTS CAN CREATE A LETTER TO STANLEY TO MAKE HIM FEEL LETTER.

3.  A STUDENT  (   WITH PREVIOUS APPROVAL FROM TEACHER )  WILL BECOME STANLEY.  AND THE REST CAN ASK QUESTIONS TO HIM.

4.  THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH THE CLASS....(  PRACTICED WITH TEACHER )

5.   STUDENTS CAN WRITE A SONG ABOUT STANLEY.

 

THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES WE CAN CREATE TO MAKE OUR STUDENTS ENJOY THEIR LEARNING PROCESS !!!

 

DILIAN ORTIZ FROM SAN PEDRO SULA , HONDURAS :)

Permalink Reply by Joan Bouchard deCallejas Juanita on November 16, 2011 at 11:28am

those are good ideas, Dilian!

Permalink Reply by Renee Day on November 16, 2011 at 11:41pm

Hi Dilian,

I enjoyed reading your post about students' participation in Flat Stanley and how they inspired children to learn while having fun!  I agree with Juanita; your lesson ideas are great and offer an easy way for the family to become involved in the project as well.  You are an amazing educator! Thank you for sharing with us! Please share more ideas with us soon!  :)

 

Warm regards,

Renee

Permalink Reply by Sonam Mahesh Chawla on November 16, 2011 at 1:58pm

Hi,
I am enjoying this week a lot :) I gave a lot of presentations on my country and loved it!

Regards,

Sonam Chawla.

Permalink Reply by Renee Day on November 17, 2011 at 1:27am

Hi Sonam!

It's so wonderful to hear from you! Would you mind sharing your presentation in the forum? It would a great way to learn more about your country, Pakistan.

Thanks for your post!

Warm regards,

Renee