Cari Ann: I also teach Kindergarten, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Is your travel buddy a type of stuffed toy that travels to different locations? I am assuming the "hosts" would write in a journal and send some goodies from our local back to you? If this is along the lines that you are thinking, I would love to be a part of your project, if you could send the particulars. Thanks, Bridget Ayers

My name is Elena. I am from Russia. My students are in the 8th grade but they are really interested to take part in your project. Is it possible? How long will your project take place? My ePal address is elena6002@epals.com Elena Babina, Gubkun Belgorod region Russia

Hi Cari-Ann I teach in a primary school and I have students of 10-12 ages who would like to join this project. If you do the project in this school year, our school ends in 19th of June. Please contact me. Bye, Lale blacktulip@epals.com

Hi I also teach kindergarten in Escondido, California, USA. I have done ePALS projects in the past with my k's, including buddy exchanges. I would love to be included in your project, if possible. We could send our classroom buddy, Clifford, to your class in exchange. Currently, his friend, T-Bone, is traviling with a friend of mine inn her RV. He reports back to us with pictures of himself in interesting places (like Grand Canyon, Graceland, etc.). We would be happy to share these, too. If interested, please contact me at jdillin@epals.com. Thanks. Joanne

Hi Cari-Ann I found great this project. I'm a teacher in a school of the interior from state of São Paulo. My students are very encouraged with this project. We would like a lot of participating. Our address: Galerinha do Nobre Rosa A/C Elizabeth Pileggi Rua Coronel Sodré 818 Bairro: Aparecida CEP:14.882-120 Jaboticabal - São Paulo Brasil Thanks Regards Beth

Hi I also teach Kindergarden (4 to 6 years old) in Escondido, California. We would love to have our travel buddy, Clifford, visit your school, and would love to have your travel buddy visit us, if possible. I have done similar projects with my kindergarten classes in the past, and it was always very positive and motivating for the students. Currently, we also have Clifford's friend, T-Bone traveling with a friend of mine in her RV and would gladly share some of his adventures. She takes pictures of him wherever they travel (Grand Canyon, etc.) and emails my kids with information about the areas they are visiting. If you think this would be of interest and workable for you, please let me know at jdillin@epals.com. Thank you, Joanne

Hello from New Zealand. We'd love to take part in this! Our address is: Learn-Now PO Box 339 Masterton 5915 Wairarapa New Zealand Looking forward to this unfolding Cheers! Jo & team

Cari-Ann, We would love for the travel buddy to come and visit us here in Virginia. Please send more information to Dr. Diane Nielsen 210 Raleigh Ave. Hampton, Virginia 23661 I appreciate your time! Diane

Hi Miriam Can you please email at tinytimschool@epals.com Thanks Cari-Ann

Hi Shirley Can you please email at tinytimschool@epals.com Thank you Cari-Ann

Hi Cari Ann Are you aware of any such exchange projects for Students within age group of 15-18 studying Business Management at Higher Secondary level? Please help me if you are aware of such projects. Love to your students Best regards Bijal Damani India

We may also be interested. Please send us some more information at ofelia@epals.com

I am a teacher of English in a middle school in China. Our school lies in the middle in Zhejiang, a coastal province in eastern China. I am interested in this project, can we have further discussion? YOu can send your emails to this address: jh_rogersh@epals.com

Hi The travel buddy project is really fun to do, and the only cost involved with this project is when you mail the travel buddy out (this will vary depending on your mail service). If you want to send a travel buddy, then there will be cost in buying a stuffed animal that represents your country and anything else you want to send with your buddy. For example, our travel buddy is a beaver and in his “den” (a small box) we have put in a disposable camera so pictures can be taken of where you live and anything interesting you want to share, like landmarks and festivals. The most important thing in the box is a travel journal that the children fill out when they take him home for the night or weekend. Hope this helps If you have any more questions you can email at tinytimschool@epals.com Cari-Ann

Hi Cari-Ann: My school would be happy to host your mascot. I see that you have a reply from the city of Newark already. Orange, New Jersey is a neighboring city so if you'd like, I'm sure that Shirley and I could make arrangements to have your friend visit both cities before it's return. Looking forward to hearing from you. Regards, Miriam Garau