School life
In a Saint Kitts and Nevis classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
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.
- CapitalBasseterre
- Population~51 thousand
- Time zoneAmerica/Puerto Rico (UTC -4)
- CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Saint Kitts and Nevis, with Basseterre marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Basseterre
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Saint Kitts and Nevis a bit special.
Mount Liamuiga
A sleeping volcano with a secret lake hidden inside its crater
Open lesson
Brimstone Hill Fortress
A UNESCO World Heritage hilltop fortress with walls of volcanic rock
Open lesson
Nevis Peak
A cone-shaped mountain that sits like a crown over the island of Nevis
Open lesson
The Narrows
A dramatic stretch of sea that separates two Caribbean islands
Open lesson
Pinney's Beach
A long stretch of golden sand and palm trees on the calm Caribbean side of Nevis
Open lesson
The St Kitts Scenic Railway
A narrow-gauge railway that circles the island past fields, beaches and mountains
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.
- 🐒
Vervet Monkey
Cheeky, clever monkeys that roam freely all over both islands
Open lesson
- 🐢
Green Sea Turtle
Ancient, gentle ocean travellers that nest on Caribbean beaches
Open lesson
- 🦅
Brown Pelican
A spectacular diving seabird with a giant pouch under its bill
Open lesson
- 🦞
Caribbean Spiny Lobster
A spiky, colourful lobster that hides in coral reefs across the Caribbean
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
- ℹSaint Kitts and Nevis 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?”
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