Teacher resources

Everything you need, already prepared.

A practical pack for primary and secondary classrooms. Use the bits that fit your class — skip the bits that don't.

The essential pack

What every teacher gets.

Available as web pages and downloadable PDFs. Free for every registered school.

  • Teacher guide

    How to host a great exchange — start to finish.

  • Safeguarding checklist

    One-page pre-session checklist for teachers.

  • Parent/carer letter template

    Editable Word/PDF, plain English.

  • Assembly script + slides

    10-minute assembly to introduce 20 November.

  • Pupil worksheets

    Country research, questions to ask, reflection.

  • Reflection sheet + certificate

    Wrap up the day and celebrate.

  • Async exchange templates

    Video postcard, class letter, slideshow.

  • Age-specific packs

    Different tone for 5–7, 7–11, 11–14, 14–18.

Session formats

Pick a format. We'll adapt the pack.

All four work — the right one depends on your school day, your pupils' age, and the time-zone overlap with your partner class.

15-minute exchange

  1. 01Hello and introductions
  2. 02Show us your classroom
  3. 03Three pupil questions each
  4. 04One thing we learned
  5. 05Goodbye in both languages

30-minute exchange

  1. 01Welcome
  2. 02Country introductions
  3. 03School-day comparison
  4. 04Pupil Q&A
  5. 05Shared pledge for World Children's Day

45–60-minute exchange

  1. 01Presentations from both classes
  2. 02Theme discussion
  3. 03Joint activity
  4. 04Reflection
  5. 05Follow-up challenge

Asynchronous formats

  1. 01Video postcard
  2. 02Class letter
  3. 03Digital poster
  4. 04'A day in our school' presentation
  5. 05Q&A exchange

Resources arrive automatically once you register.

You'll get the essential pack right away, the country pack for your partner once you're matched, and reminder emails as 20 November approaches.