Cote dIvoire - Marshall Islands

Côte d'Ivoire and Marshall Island: this exchange was organized around the idea of friendship. The students have exchanged letters explaining their own vision of friendship, and presenting their daily life in their country. In addition, each one has made a friendship bracelet (symbolizing friendship and peaceful behaviors), and have exchanged them with their pen pals.

Working with Art in all of us was an incredible opportunity for my students. Many of them have a very limited concept of the world beyond their tiny island. Working with AiA allowed my students to view kids all over the world and engage in a conversation about their similarities and differences. We also had the opportunity to be pen pals with students in Africa. This allowed my students to not only see other children from around the world but also engage with them. My students and I are grateful to have been part of this wonderful program. (Teacher in charge of the PPP in Marshall Island).

Since finding Art in All of Us on the internet, it has really changed my teaching experience. I feel I have been able to enhance not only my students art education, but their lives. We've made some wonderful connections and have met some amazing people, from teachers, to students, to the founders of AiA. It's inspiring to be part of a global community who fosters the best not only in students and teachers... but humanity in general. I thank Art in All of Us for opening up a whole new world to me and my students! (Teacher in charge of the PPP in Côte d'Ivoire)

The reception of the art works from the pals have brought in every participating school happiness, and a feeling of fulfilment, as well as many questions, which will introduce new and interesting exchanges for 2007. The students absolutely loved the original rap written by one of your students of Marshall Islands... our student William was the singer! He took it home and performed it for his mother and father too! There are two snaps of them. They were mailed out today... and the students are already anxiously awaiting the reply. We finished them on Wednesday and all day Thursday the students were asking me if I mailed them out yet! (Teacher in charge of the PPP in Côte d'Ivoire)

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