School life
In a Kuwait classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Kuwait
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.
- CapitalKuwait City
- Population~4.9 million
- Time zoneAsia/Riyadh (UTC +3)
- CurrencyKuwaiti dinar (KWD)
Kuwait, with Kuwait City marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Kuwait City
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Kuwait a bit special.
Kuwait Towers
Three striking towers that have become Kuwait's most famous landmark
Open lesson
Grand Mosque
Kuwait's largest building, famous for its spectacular architecture
Open lesson
Failaka Island
A small island where people have lived for thousands of years
Open lesson
Kuwait Bay
A sweeping crescent of coastline where city meets sea
Open lesson
Wafra Farms
Kuwait's green farming heartland in the middle of the desert
Open lesson
Mutla Ridge
Kuwait's highest point with sweeping views of the desert and sea
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.
- 🦌
Arabian Oryx
A beautiful white antelope that came back from the brink
Open lesson
- 🦌
Sand Gazelle
One of the fastest and most graceful animals of the Arabian desert
Open lesson
- 🦅
Falcon
The proud bird at the heart of Kuwait's oldest tradition
Open lesson
- 🐢
Green Sea Turtle
Ancient ocean travellers that nest on Kuwait's beaches
Open lesson
- 🐋
Dugong
A gentle sea mammal that grazes on underwater meadows
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Arabic
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
- ℹKuwait 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 Kuwait?
Choose Kuwaitwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.