School life
In a San Marino classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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San Marino
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.
- CapitalCity of San Marino
- Population~34 thousand
- Time zoneEurope/Rome (UTC +1)
- Currencyeuro (EUR)
San Marino, with City of San Marino marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
City of San Marino
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes San Marino a bit special.
The Three Towers of San Marino
Three ancient towers on top of a rocky mountain - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Open lesson
Guaita - The First Tower
San Marino's oldest tower, built more than a thousand years ago
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Montale - The Third Tower
The smallest and most private of San Marino's three famous towers
Open lesson
Piazza della Libertà
San Marino's main square - the heart of the tiny capital city
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The Chapel of Saint Marinus
Believed to be one of the oldest buildings in San Marino
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One of the Smallest Countries in the World
San Marino is only 61 km² - smaller than many cities!
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.
- 🦅
Golden Eagle
One of the world's most powerful birds of prey, soaring above Mount Titano
Open lesson
- 🦆
Peregrine Falcon
The fastest animal on Earth - a cliff-dwelling hunter
Open lesson
- 🦊
Red Fox
A clever and adaptable wild animal found across San Marino
Open lesson
- 🦡
European Badger
A stripy, powerful digger that lives in underground tunnels called setts
Open lesson
- 🦔
Hedgehog
A spiny, nocturnal mammal that loves gardens and woodland edges
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Italian
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
- ℹSan Marino 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 San Marino?
Choose San Marinowhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.