School life
In a Dominica classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Dominica
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.
- CapitalRoseau
- Population~67 thousand
- Time zoneAmerica/Puerto Rico (UTC -4)
- CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Dominica, with Roseau marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Roseau
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Dominica a bit special.
Boiling Lake
The world's second-largest boiling lake - it really bubbles!
Open lesson
Morne Trois Pitons National Park
Dominica's rainforest wonderland - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Open lesson
Trafalgar Falls
Twin waterfalls tumbling side by side through the rainforest
Open lesson
Champagne Reef
An underwater reef where bubbles rise from the sea floor
Open lesson
Emerald Pool
A glittering green rock pool hidden deep in the rainforest
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.
- 🦜
Sisserou Parrot
Dominica's national bird - one of the rarest parrots in the world
Open lesson
- 🦜
Jaco Parrot
The sisserou's smaller and noisier cousin
Open lesson
- 🐸
Mountain Chicken Frog
A giant frog - and one of the biggest in the world
Open lesson
- 🐀
Agouti
A quick-footed forest animal that plants trees without knowing it
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
- ℹDominica 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.
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 Dominica?
Choose Dominicawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.