Sakai's Paper Doll Project by Ruth Gadia https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler The adventures of Sakai High School's paper travelers en-us 2018-05-10 06:15:42 UTC 2025-12-08 13:09:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Optimplaces.png Welcome to Sakai's Paper Doll Project! gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/259533541 There are ten paper travelers who represent the members of the English Speaking Society. They are first and third year students in Sakai High School. They are making their way to Spain, the US, Canada, and the Philippines.  Eight are are on their way, and two are still preparing for their destinations.
Let's see where their travels take them!]]> 2018-05-10 07:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/259533541 Miyu went to Spain gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/259534247 Click on the link to see Miyu join Eri on a trip to Spain.
https://padlet.com/osadaeri/k90hhytloj0v]]> 2018-05-10 07:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/259534247 Kanon has arrived in Florida! awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261620987 It was a scary long trip but Kanon has safely arrived in the United States: Florida state! ]]> 2018-05-17 15:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261620987 Kanon's Car Ride awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261623854 Kanon went for a nice drive in Shannon's new car.  ]]> 2018-05-17 15:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261623854 Kanon Goes To The Pet Store awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261625236 While Shannon shopped, Kanon got to play with the animals in the pet store. This guinea pig loved to play with Kanon! So cute!]]> 2018-05-17 15:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261625236 Kanon meets Mosby awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261626620 Mosby is Shannon's big African Grey parrot. He can talk (only in English). He was really scared of Kanon. So Kanon fed him a peanut. That is Mosby's favorite! ]]> 2018-05-17 15:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261626620 Wow! Lots of Manga awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261628275 Since Kanon loves anime, Shannon showed Kanon her anime collection. She has "Detective Conan" but in the United States it's called "Case Closed". ]]> 2018-05-17 15:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261628275 Kanon teaches English awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261629930 Today, Kanon helped Shannon teach English to students in China through the internet. It was lots of fun! ]]> 2018-05-17 15:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261629930 Kanon takes a break awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261630776 This trip to the United States has been so busy! So today, Kanon went into Shannon's pool. A lot of people in Florida have pools because it's hot all year round. It was really relaxing!]]> 2018-05-17 15:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/261630776 Kanon goes to USF! awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263754486 Today, Kanon went someplace really special! She got to go inside Universal Studios Florida! She was super excited!]]> 2018-05-26 02:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263754486 Kanon vs Dinosaurs awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263754583 First, Kanon went into Jurassic park. There she got to see many dinosaurs. Some tried to eat her! ]]> 2018-05-26 02:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263754583 Kanon takes a magical journey awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263754965 Kanon got to take a ride on the Hogwarts Express. It's a train that runs inside the Universal Studios park. Kanon got a cabin all to herself and enjoyed watching magical creatures fly by the window. ]]> 2018-05-26 02:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263754965 Kanon in Gringotts awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263755063 There's a new ride in the Harry Potter Park in Gringotts, a wizard bank. Kanon got to meet the gobins inside. She was nervous because she wasn't sure she'd like this roller coaster. But it turned out not so scary.]]> 2018-05-26 02:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263755063 Kanon the first year at Hogwarts awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263755121 After getting a wand in Olivanders and lunch in the Leaky Cauldron, Kanon traveled back to Hogsmeade. She's ready to attend Hogwarts as a new witch. I wonder what house she'll be sorted into?]]> 2018-05-26 02:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263755121 End of the day awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263755182 Kanon had a great time at Universal Studios Florida. She rode the castle ride three times! She's had a wonderful time here in America, but it looks like her trip is almost at an end. ]]> 2018-05-26 02:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263755182 Kanon meets Shannon awriterofthings https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263929949 Today, Kanon was introduced to Shannon. They'll be traveling together back to Japan! Hopefully they will be good friends!]]> 2018-05-28 02:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/263929949 June 11th, 2018 hearts_eclipsed https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/268526419 Today I went to my favourite ice cream shop! Mini Nanoka and I had Salted Honey ice cream. It was so good, especially on a hot day!]]> 2018-06-26 00:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/268526419 June 11th, 2018 hearts_eclipsed https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/268526942 On my way home! I saw a little gnome house! Or maybe it's a fairy house?]]> 2018-06-26 00:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/268526942 June 11th, 2018 hearts_eclipsed https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/268527169 *knock knock* Hello, is anyone home?]]> 2018-06-26 00:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/268527169 June 13th, 2018 hearts_eclipsed https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/268527252 Vancouver is really beautiful at night. Mini Nanoka and I went to see The Incredibles 2 today. Such a good movie!]]> 2018-06-26 00:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/268527252 June 19th, 2018 hearts_eclipsed https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/268527372 Went to a thrift store and found Japanese manga! I was surprised. But Vancouver has a lot of Japanese people so sometimes you can find manga to read.

]]> 2018-06-26 00:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/268527372 Risa meets Chelsea gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115021 Risa and the English Club members welcomed Chelsea to Sakaiminato in July. They thought Chelsea's doll was so cute!]]> 2018-09-02 02:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115021 gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115237 Everyone was excited to see a pictures of mini-Risa in New York.]]> 2018-09-02 02:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115237 We ❤️ NY gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115325 Risa was happy to visit such an iconic city together with Chelsea.]]> 2018-09-02 02:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115325 Akane reads Cath's letter gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115555 Akane received Cath's letter in July. She also got many interesting photos of Metro Manila.]]> 2018-09-02 02:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115555 Akane in Manila gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115646 Mini-Akane visited many museums and historical places in Manila. She saw street food and rode a jeepney!]]> 2018-09-02 02:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115646 Ikumi and Cath gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115718 The English club members were fascinated with mini-Cath: a handmade doll. Kawaii!]]> 2018-09-02 02:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115718 Konomi meets Brissa gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115864 Konomi received Brissa's letter in July. She was happy to see mini-Konomi's visit in Oklahoma.]]> 2018-09-02 02:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115864 Nikkou and Kumo gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115970 The English club members loved Brissa's dogs! Mini-Konomi enjoyed spending time with them.]]> 2018-09-02 02:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277115970 Konomi in OKC gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277116053 Konomi enjoyed her trip to Oklahoma. She got some souvenirs too: a postcard and keychain]]> 2018-09-02 02:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277116053 Kanon in Florida gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277116795 Kanon read aloud Shannon's letter. The English Club learned a lot about Florida. They loved hearing about Universal Studios!]]> 2018-09-02 03:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277116795 Kanon meets Shannon gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277117104 Kanon met Shannon way back in July. The English Club was very excited to welcome their first Flat Stanley to Sakaiminato.]]> 2018-09-02 03:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277117104 gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277117410 2018-09-02 03:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277117410 Kanon's Souvenir gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277117418 Kanon saw Diagon Alley in Florida and got this postcard. There were different attractions from Harry Potter World in Japan. So cool]]> 2018-09-02 03:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277117418 Paper Doll Project Update gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277117608 It has been a few months since we started the Paper Doll Project. We have sent out 12 letters to Japan, the US, Canada, and the Philippines. 
So far, we have seen 6 replies (5 in the mail and 1 online);
and had 2 missing letters (both addressed to Manila). 
Our replies are taking some time. We have skipped meetings because of summer vacation and school activities. We hope to send out our letters soon and introduce Sakaiminato to more people around the world!
]]> 2018-09-02 03:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/277117608 Shizuku in Izushi gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/280830679 Shizuku visited Izushi in Hyogo. They have a famous clock tower called Shinkoro. It's been used since 1881! ]]> 2018-09-13 13:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/280830679 The Statue of Liberty gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/280835295 Shizuku went on vacation with Jasmin. They saw the Statue of Liberty and Universal Studios Hollywood!]]> 2018-09-13 13:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/280835295 Izushi or Izu-shi? gadia_sensei https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/280837379 Shizuku read aloud the letter from Izushi. At first, we were all confused about the location. There's an Izu-shi in Shizuoka, but this letter is from Izushi in Hyogo. ]]> 2018-09-13 14:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gadia_sensei/papertraveler/wish/280837379