School life
In a Trinidad and Tobago classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Trinidad and Tobago
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.
- CapitalPort of Spain
- Population~1.4 million
- Time zoneAmerica/Puerto Rico (UTC -4)
- CurrencyTrinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
Trinidad and Tobago, with Port of Spain marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Port of Spain
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Fun facts
What makes Trinidad and Tobago a bit special.
Pitch Lake
The world's largest natural asphalt lake
Open lesson
Argyle Falls
Tobago's tallest waterfall, hidden in a lush rainforest
Open lesson
Nylon Pool
A turquoise sandbar in the middle of the Caribbean Sea
Open lesson
Doubles
Trinidad's most beloved street food - chickpea curry in soft fried bread
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.
- 🦜
Asa Wright Nature Centre
A rainforest lodge surrounded by hundreds of tropical birds
Open lesson
- 🐠
Buccoo Reef
A coral garden you can see through the floor of a glass-bottom boat
Open lesson
- 🦩
Scarlet Ibis
Trinidad's national bird - one of the reddest birds on Earth
Open lesson
- 🐢
Leatherback Turtle
The world's largest turtle, a gentle giant that visits Trinidad's beaches
Open lesson
- 🐒
Red Howler Monkey
Trinidad's loudest animal - its call carries for kilometres
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
- ℹTrinidad and Tobago 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.
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 Trinidad and Tobago?
Choose Trinidad and Tobagowhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.