Benefits:

• Develops observation skills

• Encourages self-control and body awareness

• Builds social connection and empathy

Guess my emotion, guess who I am?

This story-writing project allowed participants to develop their literary skills and experience the power of creating together. The blend of different cultural elements highlights the importance of solidarity in both individual growth and achieving common goals. Thus, the story stands not only as a written text but also as a concrete representation of international cooperation and mutual understanding.

The story we wrote within the scope of this project allowed the participants to develop their literary skills and experience the power of co-creation. This work, which blends different cultural elements, emphasizes both individual development and the importance of solidarity in achieving common goals. Thus, the story has become not only a written text, but also a concrete indicator of international cooperation and understanding.

Thanks to this game, our students had the chance to better understand their feelings and take a fun journey into the world of various professions. Filled with laughter, surprised looks, and lots of applause, the activity strengthened team spirit and showed how important solidarity is against peer bullying. With this creative drama, we both learned a lot and had a great time!

This week, as part of our eTwinning project “Discovering Our Social Skills Through Creative Drama,” I had the pleasure of guiding my students through a very meaningful activity: the role-play “If I Were in Someone Else’s Shoes.”

In this activity, my students put themselves in others’ shoes — trying to see life through different eyes.
They approached others’ thoughts, feelings, and perspectives with empathy.
And I can say with confidence:
🎭 They learned a lot and had so much fun!

Throughout the process, they:

✅ Experienced empathy firsthand,
✅ Expressed their emotions freely,
✅ And discovered that there might be an actor inside each of them! 🎬

Some of my students truly shined on stage — this activity became a turning point for many to discover their talents.
Once again, I witnessed how powerful and lasting social skills development can be through drama.

As a teacher, I couldn’t be prouder.
This project is not just strengthening social skills, but also boosting confidence, self-expression, and empathy.

Creative drama is a powerful tool for teaching and developing social skills. This week, our students explored the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood through a reverse role play, experiencing the story from the wolf’s point of view. This creative drama activity helped strengthen their empathy, perspective-taking, and communication skills.

🎬 What did we do?

• We switched the roles of the classic characters to see the story from different viewpoints.

• By acting out the wolf’s perspective, students tried to understand his motivations and feelings.

• Our students used creative ways to express their emotions and thoughts.

💡 Through this activity, our students:

• Experienced the importance of empathy firsthand.

• Discovered how understanding different perspectives enhances communication and social relationships.

• Developed their self-expression and active listening skills.

• Practiced teamwork, collaboration, and taking responsibility.

Creative drama encourages students to use their imagination while contributing to the development of crucial social skills. With this activity, our students not only rediscovered a classic story but also expanded their inner worlds and learned to navigate social interactions more thoughtfully.

Social skills are a lifelong journey, and creative drama is one of the most colorful and effective guides on that path!

A Journey of Firsts, Friendship & Finding Home

Ceylin, an 18-year-old girl from Izmir, travels alone for the first time to the magical city of Istanbul. After losing her phone and nearly missing her flight, she bravely faces the adventure ahead. Welcomed by her friend Gizem, Ceylin explores the soul of Istanbul — its sounds, sights, and stories — and falls in love with it.

Inspired by the city’s beauty and energy, she dreams of studying at university there. With courage and a little help from her friend, she convinces her mother to support her dream.
Now, Ceylin is living happily in Istanbul — free, proud, and full of plans for the future.

Written by students from Kanuni Ortaokulu and Çağlayancerit Ortaokulu, TURKEY

A Journey of Firsts, Friendship & Finding Home

Collaborating on Zumpad, students and teachers from different countries came together to create a story that goes beyond a simple holiday journey—it stands as a beautiful example of intercultural communication and solidarity. Ceylin’s exciting journey and new life in Istanbul became richer with every unique voice and perspective contributed by our partners. This collaborative text not only enhanced our language skills but also demonstrated the power of creating together.

By transforming this story into a magazine, we aim to share our experiences, creativity, and the spirit of international cooperation with a wider audience. Our magazine will feature Ceylin’s story alongside reflections from our partners about the writing process, cultural insights, and their thoughts on the project. This way, readers will not only enjoy a compelling story but also appreciate the value of bridging cultures and working together toward a common goal.

This project is a concrete example of how eTwinning’s digital collaboration opportunities can lead to creative and meaningful outcomes. This magazine will continue to inspire future projects and showcase the power of borderless learning and sharing to the world.

Rewriting the story from a new angle helps students think outside the box and question familiar narratives.

They learn to ask questions like, “What if the story we know isn’t the full truth?”
Expressing different emotions through acting strengthens emotional intelligence.
Working in groups enhances skills like communication, cooperation, and mutual respect.


Performing a role in front of others boosts self-esteem.
Exploring different characters helps children understand their own feelings and identities.
Role-playing encourages rich vocabulary, storytelling, and expressive speaking.
It also enhances non-verbal communication through gestures, tone, and facial expressions.

Our collaborative book consists of three parts. Each partner wrote one part and our students wrote the midstory section. This activity developed students' imagination, creativity and collaboration skills.

This week, our classroom turned into a real theater stage!
As part of our eTwinning project “Discovering Our Social Skills Through Creative Drama,” we set sail on an exciting new adventure:
Our role-play activity was called “If I Were in Someone Else’s Shoes” — and believe me, everyone was ready to step into someone else’s life!

My students became empathy detectives: Some became teachers, others played friends, and some took on completely different characters...
🧠 They explored different thoughts,
💖 Felt new emotions,
👀 And discovered how powerful it is to see the world through someone else’s eyes.

The result?
🎉 Laughter, heartfelt moments, and little stars shining on stage!
And I can confidently say:
They didn’t just learn — they truly lived the experience!

Throughout the process, my students:
Felt empathy deep in their hearts,
Expressed their emotions bravely,
And revealed the hidden actors within themselves!

In this activity, students played individuals in different social situations. Later, they expressed the difficulties they faced and how they felt. This activity helped our students develop their emphaty and social skills and increased their social awareness.

This time, the roles are reversed. Surprise, surprise!

The Queen, who we've always known as the villain, is now kind-hearted and full of love. Her beauty isn't just in the mirror, but in her soul too! She's Snow White's stepmother, but treats her with the warmth of a real mother.

And the Prince?
You know, that charming, noble hero who always saves the day?
Well… not this time!
This Prince is jealous, sneaky, and just a little too obsessed with his own reflection. Doing good deeds? Not really his thing. All he wants is power, attention, and that shiny throne.

When he sees how everyone adores Snow White for her beauty and kindness, he can’t stand it. So he hatches all sorts of ridiculous plans to get rid of her—poisoned apples, fake letters, trickery galore!
But here’s the twist: Snow White is not your average damsel in distress.
She’s smart, brave, and oh-so-aware of his games.
Plus, she’s got her sweet and wise stepmother guiding her every step of the way.

And how does it all end?

Forget the classic ending where Snow White wakes up, marries the prince, and they live happily ever after.

Not in this story!

There’s no royal wedding.
No “true love’s kiss.”
Instead, Snow White comes face to face with her stepmother—not to fight, but to embrace her. Because this time, love doesn’t come from a prince…
It comes from someone who’s been there all along.

And so, this fun and twisty fairy tale reminds us:

Every fairy tale can have a happy ending—but sometimes, happiness isn't found in romance... it's found in real love.

We took another step in education! Our book "The Silent Scream of Ulu Çınar", which we prepared as a collaborative joint product, came to life with the talents of our students.

Our students participated in this project that we started for the voice-over of our book with great enthusiasm. Each of them brought the heroes of our story to life with their own voices and added emotion to the work. In this way, we experienced not only reading but also the art of voice-over.

The aim of our project was to both keep our literary values ​​alive and to allow our students to discover their creative aspects. The voice-over of our book brought their imagination and expression skills to the forefront.

Each of our students contributed to this project and had both an entertaining and educational experience. The voice-over process of our book brought a new breath to our school and became a source of inspiration for future projects.

We would like to thank all our students for their efforts in this special project that has a different meaning for us. "The Silent Scream of the Great Plane Tree" voice-over study is just a part of our educational journey! 🌟🎧

Together with my students, we had an exciting activity within our eTwinning project: Reverse Role Play! This creative activity not only helped develop our students' empathy but also allowed them to understand different perspectives.

In reverse role play, students stepped into roles they were not accustomed to, which allowed them to strengthen their critical thinking skills in a fun way. Before taking on their roles, each student tried to understand the emotions and thoughts of their character, contributing in a unique and meaningful way. This process also enhanced their collaboration and communication skills.

Throughout the project, the creativity and empathy shown by our students highlighted how developed their social skills are, in addition to their academic abilities. The reverse role play activity was a fun and educational experience, creating an unforgettable memory for our students.

ZIP ZAP

Participants stand in a circle. The first person starts by saying “ZIP” and uses a hand gesture to send the energy to someone else. The receiver responds with “ZAP” and immediately chooses another person to say “ZIP” to.

From then on, the rhythm continues: each receiver says “ZAP” and passes on a new “ZIP.” No other words are allowed – only “ZIP” and “ZAP.”

The game helps improve attention, reaction speed, group rhythm, and non-verbal communication.

We are very grateful for the opportunity that this project has given us -we know we are apreciated and loved for our unique qualities and personalities!!

Thank you! Thank you!

Some of our friends used to throw everything in one bin, but we explained how recycling helps reduce pollution and save natural resources. Now, we’ve even started a little recycling club! We made posters for the school, labeled bins clearly, and talk to teachers about reducing plastic use in the cafeteria.