School life
In a Estonia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Estonia
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.
- CapitalTallinn
- Population~1.4 million
- Time zoneEurope/Tallinn (UTC +2)
- Currencyeuro (EUR)
Estonia, with Tallinn marked
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Climate in November: Cold autumn moving towards winter; short daylight in the north.
The capital
Tallinn
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Estonia a bit special.
Tallinn Old Town
A perfectly kept medieval city with towers, cobblestones and fairy-tale rooftops
Open lesson
Estonia's 2,000+ Islands
A scattered archipelago of island adventures in the Baltic Sea
Open lesson
Forests, Bogs and Hiking Trails
Half of Estonia is covered in ancient forest, with magical boggy wetlands to explore
Open lesson
Estonia's Digital Society
The country where you can vote on the internet - and almost everything is online
Open lesson
Kama
Estonia's ancient power food - roasted grain flour you can stir into almost anything
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.
- 🦌
Lahemaa National Park
Estonia's oldest national park - forests, rocky coastline and wildlife all in one place
Open lesson
- 🐻
Brown Bear
Estonia's largest and most beloved wild animal
Open lesson
- 🐱
Eurasian Lynx
A secretive wild cat with tufted ears and huge padded paws
Open lesson
- 🦅
White-Tailed Eagle
Europe's largest eagle soars over Estonia's lakes and coastline
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Estonian
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
- ℹEstonia 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 Estonia?
Choose Estoniawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.