School life
In a Nepal classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Nepal
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.
- CapitalKathmandu
- Population~30 million
- Time zoneAsia/Kathmandu (UTC +5.75)
- CurrencyNepalese rupee (NPR)
Nepal, with Kathmandu marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Kathmandu
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Nepal a bit special.
Mount Everest
The tallest mountain on Earth, at 8,848 metres
Open lesson
The Kathmandu Valley
Three ancient cities full of courtyards, carvings and bells
Open lesson
Nepal's one-of-a-kind flag
The only national flag in the world that isn't a rectangle
Open lesson
Lumbini - a peaceful garden
The garden where the Buddha was born, over 2,500 years ago
Open lesson
Walking the Annapurna Circuit
One of the world's most beautiful long walks
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.
- 🐼
Red panda - Nepal's little firefox
Nepal's national animal, a bamboo-loving climber with a curly tail
Open lesson
- 🐆
Snow leopards - ghosts of the mountains
Pale, spotted cats who live higher than almost any other animal
Open lesson
- 🦏
The one-horned rhinoceros
A tank-like grass-eater that swims and snorkels
Open lesson
- 🐂
Yaks - the shaggy mountain workers
Big, friendly, woolly cattle that live higher than nearly any other animal
Open lesson
- 🐅
Bengal tigers in the jungle
The biggest cat in the world, hiding in Nepal's tall grass
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Nepali
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
- ℹNepal 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
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 Nepal?
Choose Nepalwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.