School life
In a Kazakhstan classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Kazakhstan
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.
- CapitalAstana
- Population~20 million
- Time zoneAsia/Almaty (UTC +5)
- CurrencyKazakhstani tenge (KZT)
Kazakhstan, with Astana marked
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Climate in November: Cold autumn moving towards winter; short daylight in the north.
The capital
Astana
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Kazakhstan a bit special.
Astana
Kazakhstan's futuristic capital city in the middle of the steppe
Open lesson
Charyn Canyon
A deep red canyon sometimes called the Grand Canyon's little brother
Open lesson
Big Almaty Lake
A brilliant turquoise mountain lake high in the Tien Shan peaks
Open lesson
Baikonur Cosmodrome
The world's first and largest space launch site
Open lesson
Caspian Sea
The world's largest lake - as big as an entire sea
Open lesson
Nauryz
Kazakhstan's joyful spring new year festival
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.
- 🐆
Snow Leopard
The secretive 'ghost of the mountains' of Central Asia
Open lesson
- 🦌
Saiga Antelope
An ancient steppe animal with an extraordinary drooping nose
Open lesson
- 🦅
Golden Eagle
A magnificent hunting bird - and a Kazakh national symbol
Open lesson
- 🐴
Kokpar
Kazakhstan's thrilling traditional horse sport
Open lesson
- 🐪
Bactrian Camel
The two-humped camel of Central Asia's deserts and steppes
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Kazakh
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
- ℹKazakhstan 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
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 Kazakhstan?
Choose Kazakhstanwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.