School life
In a Dominican Republic classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Dominican Republic
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.
- CapitalSanto Domingo
- Population~11 million
- Time zoneAmerica/Santo Domingo (UTC -4)
- CurrencyDominican peso (DOP)
Dominican Republic, with Santo Domingo marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Santo Domingo
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Dominican Republic a bit special.
Pico Duarte
The highest peak in the whole Caribbean
Open lesson
Punta Cana Beaches
Miles of coconut palms and clear turquoise water
Open lesson
Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
The oldest European city in the Americas
Open lesson
27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
A staircase of turquoise pools in the jungle
Open lesson
La Bandera
The everyday Dominican lunch named after the national flag
Open lesson
Dominoes
The Dominican Republic's most beloved table game
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.
- 🐋
Samaná Whale Watching
Humpback whales leap and sing in a sheltered bay
Open lesson
- 🦎
Lake Enriquillo
The Caribbean's largest lake - saltwater, below sea level
Open lesson
- 🦔
Hispaniolan Solenodon
A tiny, ancient insect-eater found only on Hispaniola
Open lesson
- 🦜
Hispaniolan Parrot
A bright green parrot that only lives on Hispaniola
Open lesson
- 🐘
West Indian Manatee
The gentle giant of the Caribbean coast
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Spanish
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
- ℹDominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic?
Choose Dominican Republicwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.