You are Pre-Registered!
Customize the Penpal Program for Your GT Class!
Closes September 17, 2024
Live 1-on-1 with
Shaleen
Chief Engagement Specialist
Important: Make sure to choose your time zone first!
There’s no point in producing waste. So let’s customize the program based on your exact needs. We’ll do it together on the 1-on-1 Zoom call, and you get to see exactly how things work with no guessing!
Looking forward to meeting you!
Shaleen has a passion for fostering the growth of kids through education & fun learning experiences. She has a masters in Engineering and has also done work with K-12 and college students throughout her journey. She has a lot of versatility and has taught English Language Arts, Engineering, Science, Environmental Sustainability, and Job Interviewing Skills.
She has a mission to help transform the way kids think about writing, communicating and experiencing the world!😃
Come Join Us!
Hundreds of fantastic kids around the world are participating who love becoming better writers and world explorers!
Frequently Asked Questions (click)
Frequently Asked Questions…
Who can participate? School classrooms and individual students. Public School, Private School, Homeschool and all others
How do you ensure safety? All participating families, teachers, and schools go through a safety check. For families, the safety check happens on Zoom. For teachers/schools we may meet on Zoom or verification comes from the school.
Do I have to post my address? Absolutely not. You only email a kid your address after they have agreed to be your penpal.
What device do I need to make my profile and initially connect with penpals? Any device will work (phone, tablet, laptop, computer)
How will I know when someone wants to be my penpal? You’ll receive an email and also the message will be stored on your dashboard when you log in.
Can I request for someone to be my penpal too? Yes, and you can also have more than one penpal.
Is there a fee? For the majority, there is a fee. In rare cases there is no fee.
What language will my kids be writing in? Many of the students first language is English, but there are also others where English may be their 2nd or 3rd language.
Do we promote specific religions? Kids are able to mention their religion on their profiles and discuss with one another as they wish.
When should I enroll my kids/students? Enrollment periods and security checks are open only during certain periods, so if the opportunity presents itself then you should be ready to enroll now if you feel like the program will benefit your kids.