School life
In a Grenada classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Grenada
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.
- CapitalSt. George's
- Population~109 thousand
- Time zoneAmerica/Puerto Rico (UTC -4)
- CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Grenada, with St. George's marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
St. George's
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Fun facts
What makes Grenada a bit special.
Grand Anse Beach
Three kilometres of white sand on the Caribbean Sea
Open lesson
Grand Etang Crater Lake
A cool blue lake inside an ancient volcano
Open lesson
Underwater Sculpture Park
The world's first underwater sculpture park, just below the waves
Open lesson
Grenada Dove
Grenada's national bird and one of the world's rarest doves
Open lesson
Nutmeg Ice Cream
A creamy island treat flavoured with Grenada's most famous spice
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.
- 🐢
Leatherback Turtle
The largest turtle in the world nests on Grenada's beaches
Open lesson
- 🐒
Mona Monkey
Friendly, curious monkeys that watch you from the rainforest
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
- ℹGrenada 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 Grenada?
Choose Grenadawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.