Featured Classroom April 2011
Featured Classrooms come from all over the world and are chosen to showcase the diversity of perspectives that contribute to making ePals “Where Learners Connect.” All featured classrooms have participated in the We Are ePals™ Global Community Activity. Learn more » Learn about the ePals featured classroom for April 2011:
School: Makassed Khalil Shehab School Teacher: Rawya Shatila Grade: Ages 7-17 Location: Beirut, Lebanon See their ePals profile and some of their work. Here's some of the interesting things about "The Way They Are."

• Tell us 5 words that describe your classroom.
  Joyful, energetic, imaginative, creative, and friendly.
  
• Describe what you see outside your classroom window.
  We see high buildings, wide streets, and stores.
  
• Describe what’s in your lunchboxes on a typical school day.
  Sandwiches, juice and biscuits.
  

Other interesting facts:

• What outside games do you play on recess or after school?
  Football, basketball, and hide and seek.
• Name some traditional foods that visitors to your state or country should try.
  Tabbouleh, kibbe, and seafood.
• Name 3 favorite books (title and author) of students in your class.
  Bear At Home by Stella Blacktone
  There’s a Billy Goat in the Garden by Laurel Dee Gugler
  The Magic Fist by Freya Littledale
• How do kids in your classroom celebrate their birthdays? (foods, events…)
  Students come to school excited about their very special day. The parent of the birthday student brings cake and juice. Treats are brought to school and special celebration food is served. We sing “Happy Birthday”, dance, and play games. We also make birthday cards.