School life
In a Slovenia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Slovenia
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.
- CapitalLjubljana
- Population~2.1 million
- Time zoneEurope/Belgrade (UTC +1)
- Currencyeuro (EUR)
Slovenia, with Ljubljana marked
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Climate in November: Cold autumn moving towards winter; short daylight in the north.
The capital
Ljubljana
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Slovenia a bit special.
Lake Bled
A picture-postcard lake with a tiny island in the middle
Open lesson
Mount Triglav
Slovenia's highest peak - its three heads appear on the flag
Open lesson
Postojna Cave
A 24-kilometre cave you ride through on a little electric train
Open lesson
Ski jumping at Planica
Where some of the longest ski jumps in the world happen every year
Open lesson
Piran salt pans
Sea-water ponds where salt has been harvested by hand for 700 years
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.
- 🦎
Olm
Slovenia's pink cave salamander that can live for over 100 years
Open lesson
- 🐎
Lipizzaner horse
Graceful white horses bred in Slovenia for over 440 years
Open lesson
- 🐉
Ljubljana - city of dragons
Slovenia's small green capital, guarded by four bronze dragons on a bridge
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Slovene
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
- ℹSlovenia 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 Slovenia?
Choose Sloveniawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.