Akili Penpals - Jambo!

Posted by: David Omondi

Akili Preparatory School Students

Freedom Christian Academy, AZ, USA

​In our efforts to develop a love of learning,  a culture of literacy and to expose the children to the outside world at an early age creating a generation that is aware of global citizenship, the Akili Preparatory School first graders will be exchanging letters with their counterparts from Freedom Christian Academy, AZ,USA.  The children will regularly write and exchange letters about their activities, families, hometowns, hobbies, pets, sports, school days etc...

The Akili prep school kids will be taught writing skills during the library sessions at the Akili Library every week and will then get a chance to write and reply to letters from their friends at FCA. This will give the children invaluable practice in handwriting, constructing sentences and improve their communication skills along with the opportunity to offer learning experiences about life in other parts of the world. 

The goal of this program is to expose the children to the outside world at an early age and contribute to their development as global citizens. This will, in the long run, expose our students to global issues and change their perceptions of different places and people while building understanding  and friendship across borders. Both schools are Christian schools and the children will have a lot to share and learn from each other and spread the love of God to their neighbors in Africa and in the USA. Pray for the success of this program!

An African theme at FCA

Akili girls reading books in the library

Jambo!!!!