School life
In a Denmark classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Denmark
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.
- CapitalCopenhagen
- Population~6 million
- Time zoneEurope/Berlin (UTC +1)
- CurrencyDanish krone (DKK)
Denmark, with Copenhagen marked
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Climate in November: Cold autumn moving towards winter; short daylight in the north.
The capital
Copenhagen
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Denmark a bit special.
LEGO - invented in a tiny Danish town
The world's most famous toy started in a small workshop in Billund in 1949
Open lesson
Hans Christian Andersen and his fairy tales
The Danish writer behind The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and The Snow Queen
Open lesson
Tivoli Gardens - one of the oldest amusement parks in the world
Opened in 1843, this is the place that inspired Walt Disney
Open lesson
Copenhagen - the city with more bikes than cars
Denmark's capital has so many bikes that traffic lights are timed for cyclists
Open lesson
The Vikings - explorers, farmers and brilliant boat-builders
Danish Vikings built ships that crossed seas no one else dared cross
Open lesson
Hygge - the Danish art of feeling cosy
Candles, blankets, hot drinks and good company - a word that doesn't quite translate
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.
- 🦌
Red deer - Denmark's biggest wild animal
Males grow huge branching antlers and can be heard roaring across the forest
Open lesson
- 🦦
The Eurasian otter - Denmark's playful river hunter
A swimmer with see-through eyelids and a tail like a rudder
Open lesson
- 🦭
Common seals - Denmark's coastal neighbours
Lounging on sandbanks all around the Danish coast
Open lesson
- 🦢
The mute swan - Denmark's national bird
Big, white, graceful - and the star of one of the most famous Danish fairy tales
Open lesson
- 🦔
The European hedgehog - Denmark's prickly garden friend
A small spiky mammal that hibernates all winter under a pile of leaves
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Danish
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
- ℹDenmark 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
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 Denmark?
Choose Denmarkwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.