School life
In a Moldova classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Moldova
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.
- CapitalChișinău
- Population~2.7 million
- Time zoneEurope/Chisinau (UTC +2)
- CurrencyMoldovan leu (MDL)
Moldova, with Chișinău marked
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Climate in November: Cold autumn moving towards winter; short daylight in the north.
The capital
Chișinău
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Moldova a bit special.
Cricova Underground City
A whole city of tunnels carved beneath the hills
Open lesson
Orheiul Vechi Cave Monastery
Rooms carved straight into a cliff above a river loop
Open lesson
Codru Forest
Moldova's ancient woodland of oak and hornbeam
Open lesson
Bender Fortress
A great stone fortress on the banks of the Dniester river
Open lesson
Soroca Fortress
A perfectly round stone tower on the river
Open lesson
Chișinău's Green Parks
A capital city famous for its leafy boulevards and gardens
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.
- 🐇
European Hare
The fast, long-eared sprinter of Moldova's open fields
Open lesson
- 🦢
White Stork
Moldova's national bird, which nests on rooftops and chimneys
Open lesson
- 🦫
Eurasian Beaver
The river engineer that builds dams with felled trees
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Romanian
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
- ℹMoldova 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 Moldova?
Choose Moldovawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.