Maasai Pen Pal Project - Global Mindset by Ms. Smith

Lions in Maasailand

2016-02-01 01:47:15 UTC

Maasai share land with wildlife, such as lions.

Listen to Teachers

2016-02-01 04:47:56 UTC

The Maasai children always listen to their teachers and their elders. It is a part of their culture always to listen to people who are older than them. Listening helps the children do good in school.

Maasai Fashion - Beads

2016-02-01 04:37:55 UTC

Maasai wear beautiful colorful beads for beauty. Girls learn to beadwork in school.

Maasai Fashion - Car Tire Shoes

2016-02-01 04:24:24 UTC

The Maasai warriors wear shoes made out of recycled car tires.

Watch Video - Maasai Celebration

2016-02-01 03:44:36 UTC

Maasai love to celebrate and dance. The Maasai gather in a circle to see who can jump the highest. They sing, jump, dance and play instruments.

Learn Maasai Language

2016-02-01 03:53:24 UTC

Maasai Greeting to say hello: you say "Supa" and the other person says "Ipa"

School Under The Tree

2016-02-01 03:11:59 UTC

For many Maasai children, they attend school under a tree. They do not have schools or classrooms. The learn to read and write in 3 languages: English, Swahili and Maa (Maasai Language)

Watch Video - A Maasai Girls Day

2016-02-01 02:03:51 UTC

See the daily life of a Maasai Girl

Maasai Help Animals

2016-02-01 01:52:45 UTC

The Maasai are working together to protect the elephants and lions from extinction.

Maasai share water with wild animals

2016-02-01 01:49:39 UTC

Maasai share water with giraffes, monkeys, elephants and lions.

Map of Africa.

2016-02-01 00:58:45 UTC

The Maasai live in East Africa. In Kenya and Tanzania.

If you could ask the Maasai students anything, what would you ask?

smither4 — 2016-02-13 16:08:33 UTC

- Write one or two paragraphs
- One paragraph introducing yourself - talk about yourself, your family, school, teacher, and community
- One paragraph asking the student of the Maasai about their family, school, teacher, community, and daily life

Pen Pal Project In Full Effect!

smither4 — 2016-02-24 19:08:25 UTC

The letters are on their way.

"Thank You For The Football!"

smither4 — 2016-03-28 17:10:20 UTC

The students at two villages are enjoying learning to play American football. They keep asking "Why is it oval?"

"The football was the big hit!"

smither4 — 2016-03-29 02:21:33 UTC

Jessica from MCV said the students were very excited about learning American football.

All the letters have been responded to. The Maasai children were so excited to hear about your lives :)

smither4 — 2016-03-29 02:24:07 UTC

The Maasai students received a lesson about Avocado students.

smither4 — 2016-03-29 02:26:11 UTC

We prepared a lesson much like the one that you received!

smither4 — 2016-05-02 18:32:37 UTC

The Maasai students writing you back :)

Watch Video - MAASAI THANK YOU SONG!

smither4 — 2016-05-04 06:14:19 UTC

Maasai Children in Odule Village sing songs to Avacado school.

Watch Video - Maasai student learn about Avacado school

smither4 — 2016-05-04 08:08:34 UTC

The Maasai children in Oldule Village learn about Avocado school and greet their friends to Kenya to learn with them under the tree.

Watch Video - Maasai students write you back!

smither4 — 2016-05-04 09:35:00 UTC

Maasai students write back their friends from Avocado School

Watch this speacial thank you video for Avocado students, teachers and administration.

smither4 — 2016-05-04 10:13:51 UTC

Learn Maasai Language

smither4 — 2016-05-04 10:27:43 UTC

Learn how to say "Thank you" - Ashe Oleng!

Learn Maasai Language

smither4 — 2016-05-04 10:29:24 UTC

Learn how to say "Friend" - Olchore Lai

Mrs. Ortega's Class

smither4 — 2016-05-04 20:59:34 UTC

Mrs. Gillis' Class

smither4 — 2016-05-04 21:01:57 UTC

Miss Gulledge's Class

smither4 — 2016-05-04 21:03:32 UTC

Miss Keffer's Class

smither4 — 2016-05-04 21:04:53 UTC

Miss Senninger's Class

smither4 — 2016-05-04 23:36:04 UTC