Global Collaboration Comes to Life: The Global Monster Project
At The Phoenix School, learning knows no borders. Our K–5 students recently took part in the Global Monster Project—a creative collaboration that connects classrooms from around the world through imagination, teamwork, and sustainability.
Each participating school was responsible for describing one part of a “global monster.” The Phoenix School’s assignment was to design the teeth! Our young creators imagined 20 uneven teeth, each a different shape, dirty and moldy with a green tint, and sour watermelon Skittles stuck in between.
Other schools, spanning from Florida, California, Poland, and Greece, designed other parts of the monster. Using those descriptions, our students worked in small teams, using recyclable materials, to bring their own version of the creature to life. The finished monster was colorful, imaginative, and full of character.
But the true magic of this project went far beyond art and design. Students practiced teamwork, problem-solving, and global awareness. They collaborated in small groups and reflected on their connection to students in other countries. They discovered how creativity and sustainability can work together to make learning meaningful. Through collaboration, they saw how one small classroom project can grow into a global adventure.
At The Phoenix School, we believe learning isn’t confined to one classroom—it’s part of a global conversation.