School life
In a Singapore classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Singapore
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.
- CapitalSingapore
- Population~6.1 million
- Time zoneAsia/Singapore (UTC +8)
- CurrencySingapore dollar (SGD)
Singapore, with Singapore marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Singapore
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Fun facts
What makes Singapore a bit special.
Gardens by the Bay - the Supertrees
Giant metal-and-plant 'trees' that catch sunshine by day and glow at night
Open lesson
The waterfall inside an airport
The world's tallest indoor waterfall - in the middle of an airport
Open lesson
Four languages on the signs
Why bus stops, signs and announcements come in four languages
Open lesson
The Garden City
How Singapore grew a whole city inside a tropical garden
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.
- 🦁
Singapura - the Lion City
Why a tropical island ended up named after a lion
Open lesson
- 🦦
The otters that took over a city
Whole families of smooth-coated otters now live in the middle of Singapore
Open lesson
- 🐦
The Oriental pied hornbill
A big black-and-white bird with a 'helmet' on top of its beak
Open lesson
- 🦎
Sunda pangolin - the scaly anteater
The only mammal in the world covered in scales
Open lesson
- 🐒
Long-tailed macaques
Singapore's clever, curious city monkeys
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
- ℹSingapore 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 Singapore?
Choose Singaporewhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.