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CROSSING BORDERS WITH BORIS

Boris in France spring 2006
Boris in France

Boris, a plush teddy bear joined CROSSING BORDERS project in November 2005 after meeting in Mondoubleau.Boris, a plush teddy bear joined CROSSING BORDERS project in November 2005 after meeting in Mondoubleau.

The aim was to involve younger pupils with project ideas. A traveling bear helped children to “cross the borders”. Boris visited pupils’ houses in the Netherlands, France, Britain and Poland. The observation and experience of the bear were written down by the pupils in a special diary. The pupils wrote in their own language about things that Boris saw and learned. Very often the pictures and drawings were added. The teachers translated these notes into English. After two years the diary became a rich source of pupils’ plays, homes and family customs of the four countries.

Boris, a plush teddy bear
Boris in Poland 2006

Comenius project is finished but Boris didn’t stop his travels. Autumn and part of winter 2007 traveling bear spent in Polish school. This time Boris stayed in the classroom not at children homes. He watched the lessons and visited school. Children played with Boris and took him for concerts, puppet show, meeting with Santa Clause and other school events.

Boris, a plush teddy bear
Boris in Poland 2006

boris
Boris arrived in Poland

In January 2008 Boris went to Belfast. He stays in one of the class as a pupil number 22. He takes part in lessons and school events as well as in outside school trips. Soon Boris will come to De Hoeksteen pupils.

Coordinator

Mr. Piet Tuinstra
CBS De Hoeksteen
Nederveen Cappelstraat 39
9561 KM Ter Apel
The Netherlands
Tel: 0031 - 599582040
Fax: 0031 - 599580928
e-mail: pengtuinstra@planet.nl

CROSSING BORDERS WITH BORIS

Brand new Boris preparing to travels

Boris, a plush teddy bear joined CROSSING BORDERS project in November 2005 after meeting in Mondoubleau. The aim was to involve younger pupils with project ideas. A traveling bear helped children to “cross the borders”. Boris visited pupils’ houses in the Netherlands, France, Britain and Poland.
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