School life
In a Tuvalu classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Tuvalu
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.
- CapitalFunafuti
- Population~11 thousand
- Time zonePacific/Tarawa (UTC +12)
- CurrencyAustralian dollar (AUD)
Tuvalu, with Funafuti marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Funafuti
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Tuvalu a bit special.
Nine Coral Atolls
A country made of rings of coral floating in the Pacific Ocean
Open lesson
Funafuti Conservation Area
A protected lagoon and reef full of sea turtles and sharks
Open lesson
The Runway Community Park
Where the airport doubles as the island's main open space
Open lesson
Te Ano
Tuvalu's traditional ball game - catch it high!
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.
- 🐢
Green Sea Turtle
A gentle ocean traveller that nests on Tuvalu's beaches
Open lesson
- 🦀
Coconut Crab
The world's largest land crab, and an expert at climbing trees
Open lesson
- 🦈
Reef Shark
The ocean's patrol officer, keeping the reef balanced and healthy
Open lesson
- 🐟
Fish, Rice & Coconut
The everyday meal at the heart of Tuvaluan cooking
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
- ℹTuvalu 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 Tuvalu?
Choose Tuvaluwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.