School life
In a Liberia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Liberia
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.
- CapitalMonrovia
- Population~5.2 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Monrovia (UTC +0)
- CurrencyLiberian dollar (LRD)
Liberia, with Monrovia marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Monrovia
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Liberia a bit special.
Sapo National Park
The largest rainforest reserve in West Africa
Open lesson
Mount Nimba
A mountain shared by three countries, rich in rare wildlife
Open lesson
Providence Island
A small island in Monrovia Harbour with a big history
Open lesson
Monrovia
Liberia's capital city, sitting right on the Atlantic coast
Open lesson
Kpa-Tawee Waterfall
A beautiful hidden waterfall in Liberia's jungle
Open lesson
Liberian Thanksgiving
A unique harvest celebration on the first Thursday of November
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.
- 🦩
Lake Piso
A stunning coastal lagoon teeming with birds and fish
Open lesson
- 🦛
Pygmy Hippopotamus
A rare, shy forest hippo no bigger than a large pig
Open lesson
- 🐘
African Forest Elephant
A smaller, gentle elephant that lives in the rainforest
Open lesson
- 🐒
Chimpanzee
Our closest animal relative, living in Liberia's forests
Open lesson
- 🐢
Leatherback Turtle
The world's largest turtle, nesting on Liberia's beaches
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
- ℹLiberia 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 Liberia?
Choose Liberiawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.