School life
In a Nicaragua classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Nicaragua
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.
- CapitalManagua
- Population~6.8 million
- Time zoneAmerica/Managua (UTC -6)
- CurrencyNicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
Nicaragua, with Managua marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Managua
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Nicaragua a bit special.
Ometepe Island
A twin-volcano island sitting in the middle of a freshwater lake
Open lesson
Masaya Volcano
One of the few volcanoes in the world with a glowing lava lake
Open lesson
Granada
One of the oldest cities in the Americas, full of colour
Open lesson
Corn Islands
Two tiny Caribbean islands with white sand and coral reefs
Open lesson
San Juan River
A wild jungle river connecting the lake to the Caribbean Sea
Open lesson
Nacatamal
A special steamed parcel of corn dough, meat, and vegetables
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 Nicaragua
The biggest lake in Central America - with freshwater sharks!
Open lesson
- 🐆
Jaguar
The Americas' biggest cat, a stealthy rainforest hunter
Open lesson
- 🦜
Scarlet Macaw
A brilliant red parrot that flies through the rainforest in pairs
Open lesson
- 🐢
Green Sea Turtle
Thousands of turtles come ashore at once in a massive beach event
Open lesson
- 🐒
Howler Monkey
The loudest land animal in the Americas - hear it from 5 km away!
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Spanish
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
- ℹNicaragua 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 Nicaragua?
Choose Nicaraguawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.