School life
In a Haiti classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Haiti
A child-friendly mission briefing for Thursday 19 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-au-Prince
- Population~12 million
- Time zoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince (UTC -5)
- CurrencyHaitian gourde (HTG)
Haiti, with Port-au-Prince marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Port-au-Prince
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Haiti a bit special.
Citadelle Laferrière
A mighty mountain fortress built by the people of Haiti
Open lesson
Bassin Bleu
Three turquoise pools hidden deep in the Haitian mountains
Open lesson
Île-à-Vache
A peaceful island of white beaches and turquoise water
Open lesson
Saut-Mathurine
Haiti's biggest waterfall, hidden in a lush river valley
Open lesson
La Visite National Park
A cloud forest full of rare birds and pine trees high in the mountains
Open lesson
Jacmel's Pastel Buildings
A colourful Caribbean art town full of painted iron balconies
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.
- 🦜
Hispaniolan Trogon
Haiti's national bird - green, crimson, and astonishingly colourful
Open lesson
- 🦜
Hispaniolan Amazon Parrot
A bright, chatty parrot that pairs up for life
Open lesson
- 🐋
Caribbean Manatee
A gentle giant that grazes on sea grass in warm coastal waters
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!French
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
- ℹHaiti 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 Haiti?
Choose Haitiwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.