School life
In a Lithuania classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Lithuania
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.
- CapitalVilnius
- Population~2.9 million
- Time zoneEurope/Vilnius (UTC +2)
- Currencyeuro (EUR)
Lithuania, with Vilnius marked
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Climate in November: Cold autumn moving towards winter; short daylight in the north.
The capital
Vilnius
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Lithuania a bit special.
Trakai Island Castle
A red-brick fairy-tale castle that floats on a lake
Open lesson
Vilnius Old Town
One of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval city centres - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Open lesson
Curonian Spit
A narrow strip of giant sand dunes stretching between the Baltic Sea and a lagoon
Open lesson
Hill of Crosses
A small hill covered in thousands upon thousands of crosses
Open lesson
Baltic Amber
Ancient tree resin from the sea floor - the 'gold of the north'
Open lesson
Aukštaitija National Park
Lithuania's oldest national park - a magical world of lakes, forests, and ancient villages
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.
- 🐻
Brown Bear
Europe's largest land predator - and a shy forest resident of Lithuania
Open lesson
- 🦢
White Stork
Lithuania's national bird - a long-legged wanderer that nests on rooftops and chimneys
Open lesson
- 🐺
Grey Wolf
The clever pack hunter of Lithuania's forests
Open lesson
- 🐈
Eurasian Lynx
A secretive spotted wild cat with enormous furry paws
Open lesson
- 🦫
Beaver
Europe's largest rodent - the forest's own engineering team
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Lithuanian
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
- ℹLithuania 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 Lithuania?
Choose Lithuaniawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.