School life
In a El Salvador classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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El Salvador
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.
- CapitalSan Salvador
- Population~6 million
- Time zoneAmerica/El Salvador (UTC -6)
- CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
El Salvador, with San Salvador marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
San Salvador
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes El Salvador a bit special.
Joya de Cerén
The Pompeii of the Americas - a Mayan village frozen in time
Open lesson
Santa Ana Volcano
El Salvador's highest peak, with a glowing crater lake inside
Open lesson
Lake Coatepeque
A brilliant blue crater lake inside an ancient volcano
Open lesson
Ruta de las Flores
A road through cloud-forest villages famous for flowers and coffee
Open lesson
Pupusas
El Salvador's beloved national dish - stuffed corn cakes
Open lesson
Yuca Frita
Crispy fried cassava - El Salvador's favourite street snack
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.
- 🦜
Blue-and-Gold Macaw
A brilliantly coloured parrot found in El Salvador's forests
Open lesson
- 🐦
Turquoise-Browed Motmot
El Salvador's national bird, with a tail like a pendulum clock
Open lesson
- 🐢
Green Sea Turtle
Ancient ocean travellers that nest on El Salvador's beaches
Open lesson
- 🐆
Jaguar
The Americas' largest wild cat, spotted in El Salvador's reserves
Open lesson
- 🌊
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Thousands of turtles arrive at once in an amazing natural event
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
- ℹEl Salvador 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 El Salvador?
Choose El Salvadorwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.