Taking part in this project has been a very rewarding experience for both me and my pupils. Through our activities, we have focused on teaching important values such as kindness, empathy, and respect. These are lessons that go beyond the classroom and will stay with the students throughout their lives. The project also helped students improve their English communication skills in a natural and engaging way. They felt more confident using the language during our online meetings and in preparing collaborative tasks with their peers from other countries.

Another key aspect of the project was the integration of technology.

 My pupils learned to use various Web 2.0 tools to express themselves creatively and to work on joint projects. This helped them become more digitally literate and responsible internet users. Lastly, this project fostered intercultural awareness. Meeting pupils from other countries allowed them to understand different cultures, share their own, and make international friendships, which was a beautiful part of the journey. Overall, I believe the project met its objectives and created a positive impact on all participants. I’m very happy to have been part of it and would gladly take part in similar projects in the future.

As teachers, our first priority is to contribute to our students' learning. However, at this time, we have noticed that some social values are not so present in our students and in their daily relationships. We saw this project as a way to raise awareness, change the course and provide our students with an environment where, alongside their learning, there is an emotional environment that allows them to be fully successful in their student journey. In fact, in talking to the students in my class, we consider our participation to be very positive, as well as the responsibility that falls to us in sharing and supporting our group of schools.

Participating in an eTwinning project as a teacher is an enriching experience that broadens horizons and strengthens innovative pedagogical practices. By collaborating with colleagues from different countries, I discovered new methodological approaches and teaching strategies that have enhanced not only my work but also my students' learning. Interacting with other cultures fostered an environment of sharing and respect, essential for developing an open and global mindset. At each stage of the project, I witnessed my students' enthusiasm grow as they explored new ways of communication and teamwork. 

 Maria Santos

The use of digital technologies proved to be a powerful ally, making the experience more dynamic and engaging. Beyond its direct impact in the classroom, participating in eTwinning has contributed to my professional growth, providing moments of reflection and innovation. It has been a true stimulus to continue seeking creative ways to teach and inspire students. This project has shown that international collaboration is not just an exchange of ideas but a genuine transformation in how we perceive education and our role as teachers. After all, learning together makes the journey more interesting and rewarding!

The 2024–25 eTwinning project was a valuable educational experience that inspired an interdisciplinary journey focused on emotions, involving all teachers. It promoted kindness and prosocial behavior among students, with strong support from families that helped extend these values beyond school. Integrated into the civic education curriculum, the project engaged students through the use of technology and creative activities. Highlights included meeting other students and creating a logo and avatar, which left a lasting impact. Overall, it was a meaningful and enriching experience that supported the students' social, digital, and civic development.

This was my third e_Twinning project that I have worked on and I can say that it was the best organized and managed so far. The cooperation with colleagues was excellent, the constant exchange of ideas, the help with each task was excellent, and the atmosphere was relaxed, full of kindness and mutual support. The students enjoyed working on all the tasks. They were very active and interested in the work and learned to work with new digital tools that they had not encountered before. They enjoyed the webinars the most where they met their new friends. It is important that they improved their expression in English, gained confidence and enjoyed sharing love and kindness all over Europe. And finally, thank you to all the colleagues and students who participated in this project. It was an honor for us to participate in something so magnificent.

Participating in the eTwinning project Let's Guide Hearts With Kindness was a truly heartwarming and meaningful experience for me. The activities helped us connect more deeply in our classroom, and I also felt the warmth and support from our project partners.The online meetings were always inspiring – a reminder that kindness and cooperation can cross any borders. I was especially grateful for you - amazing partners – kind, helpful, and incredibly understanding. This project reaffirmed my belief in the importance of nurturing kind and meaningful relationships, especially in education.

Mihaela Miklos

        I was truly delighted to participate in the eTwinning project Let's Guide Hearts With Kindness. It was a rewarding experience, both professionally and personally. By focusing on promoting a culture of kindness, the project created meaningful opportunities for students to develop empathy, mutual respect and emotional intelligence.

Throughout the project, students were engaged in a variety of well-designed, kindness-based activities that encouraged cooperation, self-reflection and social awareness. These activities were not only enjoyable, but also deeply educational, helping students to internalize positive values. 

     The students became more mindful of their actions, more supportive of their peers and more proactive in fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Moreover, the collaborative nature of the project, involving partner schools across different countries, offered students a broader cultural perspective and significantly enhanced their communication and teamwork skills.

         Participating in this project has reaffirmed my belief in the power of value-based education and I highly recommend it to other educators aiming to nurture kindness and empathy among their students.

Burçin Karakaş

Zahide Gülperi CELEP

İlknur Göçer

This is the first time I have participated in an e-twinning project. My students and I had a lot of fun and learned during the project. We understood the importance of kindness and gentle behavior in dealing with bullying. We enriched and deepened the subject of kindness using various web2 tools. With the webinars, my students gained the courage to speak a different language. We are very happy to have participated in the project.

This was my first eTwinning project and a truly wonderful experience – both for me and for my students.

They found working with Web 2.0 tools extremely interesting. They especially enjoyed creating avatars, which was a completely new and exciting experience for them. In addition, they enthusiastically participated in other activities such as creating posters, digital quizzes, collaborative presentations, as well as an online webinar with students from other schools.

Throughout the entire project, we placed great emphasis on developing mutual respect, understanding, attention, empathy, and care for one another. 

We aimed to ensure that each activity, besides fostering digital and creative skills, also served as an opportunity to strengthen positive values and interpersonal relationships.

The project gave them a chance to express themselves, connect with others, and learn in a fun and interactive way.

We created a wonderful classroom atmosphere throughout the process, and the students approached each task with smiles and a desire to learn.

I look forward to future projects and new friendships that eTwinning brings!

Thanks to the web2 tools, kindness game and webinars in the project, my students had an unforgettable experience. The theme of each activity being kindness ensured learning and reinforcement. While exchanging ideas with my students about preventing bullying in class, we were just talking. However, thanks to the activities in the project, we reached the very heart of the problem and really guided them to their hearts. I think learning by having fun is the most permanent method. 

The project was also really full of fun. The partners were always solution-oriented and practical; the founders were open-minded and all the members supported each other, which was a great opportunity for me too . It was a pleasure to meet and work with you all. I hope our paths cross again.

This eTwinning project helps students from different countries learn how to be kind, respectful, and tolerant. Together, we explore why having good values—like helping others, listening, and being fair—is important for making our world a better place.

We also learn how to use the internet safely and smartly. We discover how to be nice online, avoid problems, and share only kind and true things.

Through fun activities like drawing, storytelling, games, and video calls with our new friends from other schools, we become better people and better digital citizens.

                                               Murcia. Spain.