School life
In a Barbados classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Barbados
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalBridgetown
- Population~268 thousand
- Time zoneAmerica/Barbados (UTC -4)
- CurrencyBarbadian dollar (BBD)
Barbados, with Bridgetown marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Bridgetown
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Fun facts
What makes Barbados a bit special.
Harrison's Cave
A glittering underground world of limestone and crystal
Open lesson
Bathsheba
Wild Atlantic waves and huge mushroom-shaped rocks on the east coast
Open lesson
Bridgetown Garrison
A historic seaside fortification and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Open lesson
Animal Flower Cave
Sea anemones and ocean windows at the very tip of Barbados
Open lesson
Coral Reefs
Barbados's colourful underwater gardens teeming with sea life
Open lesson
Welchman Hall Gully
A lush tropical ravine in the heart of Barbados
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🐒
Barbados Green Monkey
Playful primates that have made Barbados their home for centuries
Open lesson
- 🐍
Barbados Threadsnake
The world's smallest snake - thin as a strand of spaghetti!
Open lesson
- 🐢
Leatherback Sea Turtle
The world's largest turtle nests on Barbados's beaches
Open lesson
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Flying Fish & Cou-Cou
Barbados's national dish - a perfectly paired plate of sea and land
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!English
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹBarbados has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Barbados?
Choose Barbadoswhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.