School life
In a Latvia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Latvia
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.
- CapitalRiga
- Population~1.8 million
- Time zoneEurope/Riga (UTC +2)
- Currencyeuro (EUR)
Latvia, with Riga marked
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Climate in November: Cold autumn moving towards winter; short daylight in the north.
The capital
Riga
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Latvia a bit special.
Riga Old Town
A fairy-tale city centre that UNESCO said must be protected forever
Open lesson
Gauja National Park
Latvia's oldest and largest national park, full of forests, caves and castles
Open lesson
Cape Kolka
The dramatic tip of land where the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Riga crash together
Open lesson
Latvian Song & Dance Festival
The world's biggest choir event - tens of thousands of singers on one stage
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.
- 🐻
Brown Bear
Latvia's largest wild animal, shy and rarely seen
Open lesson
- 🐆
Eurasian Lynx
A secretive wild cat with tufted ears and enormous paws
Open lesson
- 🦢
White Stork
Latvia's beloved summer bird that nests on chimneys and electricity poles
Open lesson
- 🦭
Grey Seal
A chubby, whiskered mammal that rests on Latvia's Baltic Sea rocks
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Latvian
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
- ℹLatvia 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
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 Latvia?
Choose Latviawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.