Sharing ideas for funding

Hello All,

Today, I was asked: "Do you have to send a postcard to everyone in the particular category? It seems to be something I would really like to do with my fourth grade students but seems to cost a lot. I am looking for any suggestions about the project and how to approach it."

The project's success depends on the follow through of all participants. You really must send cards to each participant on your list if we don't want to disappoint a lot of teachers and student.

In the past, participants have shared some inventive funding ideas for the expenses of this project. Some teachers have each student bring in a few stamps, while others have looked to PTA/PTO for support, to small grants, and to sponsorship by local philanthropic organizations (Rotary, etc.).

Please share your funding ideas, folks!

Best,

Leni

Request for suggestions for implementation

Hello All,

As our start date (Sept. 24) draws closer, I have received a number of questions about how to best implement the project. While I answer each and every question, I am no longer in the classroom. Those of you in the classroom, especially returning participants, can provide excellent examples of your successful implementation strategies. Won't you please leave your comments to help new participants?

Here are some recent questions:

I was wondering if you could tell me which style of "postcard" most
participants found the most enjoyable to receive: hard copy or email.

What sorts of information did participants include that made it worthwhile
to kids? There seems to be a lot of participants and I'd like to do the
regular mail, but that might be too costly. And email seems so boring... I
was wondering if you could suggest anything to make my first time a
success.

Thanks for adding your helpful comments.

Best,

Leni

Welcome to Postcard Geography, 2007-2008!

Dear Participants,

Thank you for joining in the fun and learning of this year's project. With your unflagging enthusiasm and dedication, you can ensure the project's success.

Please remember that postcards are not sent until September 24, 2007. It is not required that you send on that date, but please do not send before then. It would be wise to wait to download your participant lists until that date, too. The project will close to new registrants a few days before the "mail" date. By waiting to download participant lists, you will ensure that you have a current list that will not require a great deal of updating.

This blog will serve two basic purposes. It provides a place for you to talk with one another - to ask questions, share project expertise and ideas, etc. It also provides a place for you to make others aware of changes (or problems) with participant information. If you post a message with a question or sharing of information, please label it "share." Changes to contact information should be labeled as "change."

That's it for now... be sure you have read the "how to participate" page on our web site, and are formulating implementation plans that will fit your classroom, your students.

Best,

Leni